Waev Inc., maker of the industry-leading GEM electric low-speed vehicle (LSV), today launches its new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipped models, bringing factory-installed heating, air conditioning (A/C) and defrost to the e2, e4, e6 and eL XD – further strengthening GEM’s position as the most comfortable LSV on the market.
The addition of HVAC makes GEM an even more transformational solution for local fleets looking for efficient, safe and sustainable mobility options. GEM HVAC brings those benefits to even more fleets where in-cab climate comfort and control is important to their operations.
Also launching today, the GEM Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), the first fully enclosed low-speed electric vehicle with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. This innovative electric vehicle (EV) offers a pleasant, safe and efficient solution for localized transport in places like college and universities, hospitality properties, cities, communities, medical campuses and assisted living facilities.
The GEM WAV was engineered with industry-leading accessibility features in partnership with one of the United States’ leading builders of WAVs in Driverge Vehicle Innovations. GEM WAV starts with a wide 36 inch ramp rated for up to 800 lbs that can be used on curbs or at road-height. The ramp can effortlessly be lifted by one hand and automatically locks in place for secure transport. To easily load the passengers, Waev engineered a taller door height of 56 inches as well as a set of center-opening double doors to provide ample width to load and unload. Inside the cab, there is integrated smart flooring which provides the ability to adjust locations of seating, ramp, and wheelchair restraints in just minutes. And restraining a wheelchair takes under 3 minutes with industry standard restraints. The GEM WAV was thoroughly engineered for accessibility, compliance and ease of operation.
About Waev Inc.
Waev Inc. provides access to safe and dependable electric vehicles through the manufacturing, distribution and support of the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger product lines. Founded in 2021, Waev is redefining EVs to make life and work easier, more efficient and more enjoyable. This is driven by our commitment to sustainable, safe, future-focused solutions that lead to the adoption and advancement of electrification without compromising the job or purpose of the vehicle. Our collaborative and agile partnerships stem from these shared values and common pursuit to advance mobility.
GEM has been an established EV leader in the LSV space for 25 years. Taylor-Dunn has a rich 70-year legacy of providing tailored industrial vehicles. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment for ground support applications since 1981. All vehicles are engineered and produced at the Waev headquarters and manufacturing center of excellence in Southern California. Visit us at waevinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn.