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The KITT of Connersville: How Carbon Motors Decided to Build Police Cars in Indiana

The rallying cry of an entire town convinces Carbon Motors to locate its manufacturing facility to Connersville, Indiana.

by Lydia Dishman of Fast Company • July 31, 2009 • http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/lydia-dishman/southeast-innovation/roman...

Lydia Dishman (Fast Company Magazine) follows the site selection process from pre-“Carbon Motors Day” to selecting Connersville, Indiana, as the site for the entirety of Carbon Motors’ operation. Follow along in this fast paced story of Americana and innovation. Read the full story here and don’t forget to add your comments!

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