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Ahhhhh... Diesel!
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 right decision given how ...
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Hello Connersville!
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 top spot in the site selection...
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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 weapons, I now have an even be...
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Carbon Motors in Houston TX 20 April 2010
Carbon Motors will be making its 50th stop on the Pure Justice Tour in Houston, Texas! Come be a part of this milestone event hosted by the Houston Police Department:
Date: 20 April 2010
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: The Houston Police Academy 17000 Aldine Westfield Rd (at the intersection of Rankin Rd) Houston, TX
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Raising the Bar
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 might acc...
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