Carbon Blog

Ahhhhh... Diesel!

Jul 22, 2010

Based on the tremendously challenging requirements for a truly purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle put forward to us by the Carbon Council, since ‘Day 1’ we have always planned to use a high tech clean diesel engine in the Carbon E7. This has evoked both enthusiasm and curiosity. Those ‘in the know’ about clean diesel understood straight away why this is the ...

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Hello Connersville!

May 5, 2010

Hello Connersville! The day before I was due to arrive in Connersville for the very first time (a trip scheduled to evaluate the area as a potential site for Carbon Motors to call home), our management team caught wind of a what might be brewing in this VERY American, Midwestern town. The City was said to be pulling out all of the stops to insure that they earn a to...

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Apr 15, 2010

*The Good…* I had the privilege to ride along with an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Officer in the North District, “beat” 31. With over 30 years of experience in vehicle engineering and automotive electronics, I was sure I knew the definition of multi-tasking. However after responding to several emergency calls, one of which reportedly involved...

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Raising the Bar

Apr 8, 2010

If you've never coordinated an event for several thousand people, then you might not be aware of the amount of planning and physical labor that goes into such an occasion. While the obvious matters are easily recognized - setting up chairs, building the movie screen trusses, and setting up the stage - details such as who turns on the microphone for the first speaker mi...

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Carbon Career & Information Day - Arrive Early

Apr 3, 2010

*DATE* Monday, 5 April 2010
*LOCATION* Carbon Campus One Carbon Motors Drive Connersville, IN 47331 (*We are listed on Google Maps*)
*SESSION ONE* Doors Open | 12:00pm Presentation | 1:00pm - 3:00pm *SESSION TWO* Doors Open | 5:00pm Presentation | 6:00pm - 8:00pm The City of Connersville and Carbon Motors are hosting two session...

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