Seabrook Puts Pedal to the Metal to Help Protect Environment and Save on Fuel Costs
The Tinton Falls retirement community is using an electric car to patrol the community and cut down on pollution.
A release from Seabrook Village in Tinton Falls: In its continuing effort to help protect the environment, Seabrook rolled out its latest program – a four-wheeled electric security vehicle that produces no emissions and saves on fuel costs. The vehicle is called a Global Electric Motor Car (GEM), which patrols the full-service retirement community – operating on six gel batteries and 12 fuses. This vehicle plugs into a standard A/C outlet and takes six hours to fully charge. “We are serious about cost savings, but protecting the environment is paramount,” said Art Sparks, Seabrook’s executive director. “Our community has a proven track-record of helping look after our earth and this latest step is an extension of this mission.” Seabrook …