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Carbon Motors Corporation and Lotus Engineering jointly announced today that the two companies will collaborate on the development of the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

The first of its kind, this special purpose vehicle will provide a superior performing product with a much safer and more efficient operating environment for law enforcement officers, and offer a significantly lower total cost-of-ownership. A significant reduction in CO2 emissions is targeted in addition to a 30% - 50% fuel economy improvement.

William Santana Li, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carbon Motors, remarked, “We have been seeking a world-class high technology engineering alliance that would help us provide the best possible vehicle for our country’s First Responders -- we have found that in Lotus Engineering. We thank the team at Lotus for joining the cause to provide the over 800,000 women and men in uniform patrolling our homeland with the appropriate equipment to help keep our cities safe. This project is projected to create well over 10,000 new direct and indirect American jobs with a positive economic impact of over $3 billion. Lotus will be playing a key role in helping us to achieve our goals. “

Lotus offers globally a full suite of automotive engineering services. They are capable of taking a project from initial concept and product design, through development, testing and prototype build, and can also provide high quality production support. Having been engaged by the majority of the world’s top automakers and suppliers, Lotus Engineering has been involved in the development of a number of innovative products including the Aston Martin Vanquish, the Opel Speedster, as well as its own portfolio of vehicles which Lotus Cars sells globally under its own brand.

“I am personally very excited at this opportunity to demonstrate, not only to the USA, but also to the world what two creative companies such as Carbon Motors Corporation and Lotus Engineering can achieve. We will do everything possible to ensure the success of this tremendously exciting, innovative and creative project which, in my personal view, will meet the needs of the law enforcement automotive segment in the USA,“ said Michael J Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer, Group Lotus plc.

Trevor J Rudderham, Carbon Motors Vice President and Chief Development Officer, commented, “Lotus Engineering is a great fit with Carbon Motors. Their extensive experience with aluminum structures and composite materials ties in perfectly with our product assumptions. Their acknowledged expertise in vehicle dynamics and fuel economy aligns very well with our customers needs. Perhaps most importantly, however, their ‘change the rules’ mantra resonates strongly with Carbon Motors approach. I am expecting great things from this relationship.”

SImon Wood, Engineering Director, Lotus Engineering said “The innovative business model, strong product proposition and demonstrated market demand, combined with seasoned and experienced leadership provide the key ingredients to make Carbon Motors successful. Lotus Engineering is very keen and excited to bring our technical know-how to the project to not only ensure that the law enforcement customer’s needs are met, but also to demonstrate that the rules can indeed be changed in the automotive sector. Lotus’ reputation in the CleanTech arena is growing fast and our involvement with Carbon Motors will accelerate this trend with the high-tech clean diesel offered at the product’s launch and also by working on in-cycle actions for additional clean technology derivatives.”

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.
www.carbonmotors.com

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Powertrain
Horsepower: 300bhp
Torque: 420lb-ft
Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Performance:
0-60 mph: 6.5 seconds
Quarter Mile: 14.5 seconds @ 98.0 mph
Top Speed: 155 mph
Braking 60-0 mph: 125 feet
Lateral Acceleration: 0.85g
Combined City/Hwy Fuel Economy: 28-30 mpg

SELECTED FEATURES AND OPTIONS
- All-new purpose-built vehicle platform exclusively for law enforcement
- Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements
- Designed for 250,000 mile durability specification
- Turn-key built-to-direct-order
- 24/7/365 call center support
- Improved end-of-vehicle-life process
- Comprehensive warranty
- Aluminum spaceframe body structure
- 75 mile per hour rear crash capability
- Cockpit with fully-integrated factory fitted law enforcement equipment
- Integrated emergency lights, spot lights, take down lights, directional stick
- Segment exclusive coach rear doors (safer suspect insertion / removal)
- Vehicle dynamic control
- Anti-lock brakes
- Optimized approach / departure angles and ground clearance
- NIJ Level III-A (or better) ballistic protection (front doors / dash panel)
- Purpose-designed seat for use with on-body equipment
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Heads up display
- Reverse backup camera
- Driver specific intelligent key
- 360 degree exterior surveillance capability
- Automatic license plate recognition system
- Video and audio surveillance of rear passenger compartment
- 130hz - 350hz bass siren
- Nightvision compliant interior illumination
- Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR)
- Integrated shotgun mounts
- Optimized storage capability (compartment and cargo)
- Integrated front and rear passenger compartment partition
- Hoseable rear passenger compartment
- Integrated push bumpers and PIT capability

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