Carbon Motors™ Partners with Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

May 07, 2007

Carbon Motors Corporation and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will be working jointly on the exterior and interior design of the ‘E7’ purpose-built law enforcement vehicle.

Trevor J Rudderham, Carbon Motors’ VP and Chief Development Officer, commented, “Working on the appearance of any new vehicle is always challenging; working on a ground breaking project such as the ‘E7’ adds unique and exciting dimensions. Involving a world renown establishment like SCAD is a great opportunity for Carbon, which also gives the students and faculty valuable, real world design experience.”

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Carbon Motors on the design of the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle,” said Tom Gattis, SCAD chair of industrial design. “The project will expand our students’ skill set and portfolios as they consider the unique human requirements, usability issues and critical thinking skills involved in transportation design.“

About Carbon Motors Corporation

Carbon Motors Corporation is a new American automaker with an innovative business model. Carbon is developing and will manufacture, distribute, and service an all-new purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle. The Carbon mission includes developing a new lower-volume capable vehicle platform, establishing a direct and efficient end-to-end supply chain, and continuing to foster public and private sector collaboration.

About Savannah College of Art Design

Named “Hottest for Studying Art” among America’s 25 Hottest Colleges by Kaplan/Newsweek, the Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and in Lacoste, France. Accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs also are offered online through SCAD e-Learning. The college offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Urban Design degrees. For more information about the college, visit