The National College Blue Ridge Marathon is excited to have GEM Car as the official electric car of the Blue Ridge Marathon.

Thanks to Dominion of Bedford and GEM Car, lead runners will not have to breathe the exhaust from a traditional pace car. The pace car will be an electric GEM Car.

GEM electric vehicles are 100 percent battery-electric and emit zero tailpipe emissions. They have a top speed of 25 mph and a range of up to 30 miles on a charge making them a fun and economical way to run errands, drive to work or school, haul equipment, or transport people around work facilities. GEM cars cost approximately two cents per mile to operate and can be plugged into a standard 110-volt outlet to recharge.

Dominion of Bedford is a franchised Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep dealer serving the Lynchburg and Roanoke markets. Dominion recently added the GEM line to their business. Dominion has been in business in the region since 1976 and, in addition to their sales & service facility in Bedford, also operates an independent vehicle repair shop and GEM warranty and parts center at 1259 E. Main St. in Salem, Va. To learn more visit Gem Car and Dominion of Bedford.

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