Hillary Clinton Is A GEM
According to their website, "these low speed vehicles can be driven on public roads if they meet certain safety criteria such as having safety belts, headlamps, windshield wipers, and safety glass. GEM cars are available in six unique models and are seen in cities, master planned communities, universities and colleges, industrial complexes, security companies, airports, and resorts throughout the world."
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[/caption]If the name GEM sounds familiar, it could be that you recognize these cars from this year's BET Awards where Fonzworth Bentley, Raz B and actor Jimmy Jean-Louis pulled up to the awards show in supreme, sustainable style.
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Video footage compliments of Artists Plug In/Electric Car initiative to honor the late Michael Jackson. "Heal The World Ev," 2009 BET Awards Show.
Fun facts about GEM cars:
- "To date, GEM cars have been driven more than 350 million emission-free miles, saved more than 16 million gallons of gasoline, and prevented more than 180 tons of ozone-producing pollutants from reaching the air!"
- GEM cars are street legal in nearly all 50 states on public roads posted at 35 mph or less.
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[/caption]It's always great to see examples from leading politicians and entertainers regarding the simple actions they take to go green. Besides riding in a GEM car, Hillary Clinton has tried to lend a voice and a hand. Several of her legislative proposals have been related to energy and the environment. Fonzworth just released his new single, "Greener" and Raz B attended the 2nd Annual Green With Music event back in February of this year.
To learn more about GEM cars, check out http://www.gemcar.com/
