Carbon Motors™ to Unveil World’s First Purpose-Built Law Enforcement Vehicle on “PURE JUSTICE TOUR” of US Cities

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October 09, 2008

CHICAGO, IL — Carbon Motors Corporation announced today it will unveil the Carbon ‘E7’, the world’s first purpose-built law enforcement vehicle, during the “2008 Pure Justice Tour” of nine U.S. cities starting in Chicago, Illinois and including San Diego, California for the 115th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference and Exposition where over 15,000 senior law enforcement professionals will gather from all around the world.

The Carbon ‘E7’ – the temporary program code used until the law enforcement community selects a vehicle name – represents the next generation of law enforcement technology as the first vehicle in history designed and engineered from the ground up and bumper-to-bumper specifically for law enforcement operations.

Carbon Motors announced today the nine cities the ‘E7’ will visit during the 2008 Pure Justice Tour beginning Tuesday October 14, 2008 in Chicago, IL. The tour will include stops in:

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FORD ESCAPE HYBRID DELIVERS TOTAL PACKAGE FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY OCEAN LIFEGUARDS

Ford to provide a fleet of 45 customized Escape Hybrids to the Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguards.

• The full-hybrid SUVs will be used for rescue patrol along 72 miles of Southern California coastline.
• The front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet, returning 34 mpg in city driving and 30 mpg on the highway.
• Intelligent four-wheel-drive models are also available, with fuel economy of 29 mpg city and 27 highway.   

LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2008 - Ford Motor Company is teaming up with the Los Angeles County Lifeguards, a division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, to help save lives while protecting the environment.  Today, Ford presented the squad with the first 10 of a fleet of 45 eco-friendly Escape Hybrids with Intelligent four-wheel-drive, specially equipped for use on rescue patrol along 72 miles of Southern California coastline.

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The new Buell Ulysses® Police XB12XP offers government agencies and private security firms a quick and very nimble “special duty” patrol vehicle that is capable of travel over a variety of terrain, from open highways to city streets to unpaved back-country roads.

Based on the versatile Buell Ulysses adventure sportbike, the Ulysses Police features long-travel suspension, generous ground clearance and aggressive tires that allow it to tackle roads too rough or narrow for confident travel in an automobile or on a traditional police motorcycle. On smooth pavement, the Ulysses Police is an agile sport motorcycle. The Ulysses Police can also accommodate a passenger. Available for order through Buell dealers as of Tuesday, May 27 2008, production of the 2009 Ulysses Police is scheduled to begin in August 2008.

Special features of the Ulysses Police include hard-shell top and side cases, each removable and lockable. The side cases are narrower than the standard Ulysses accessory side cases, allowing for more clearance in tight situations. On the Ulysses Police model, the Buell Triple Tail system functions as a luggage rack with tie-down hooks over the rear seat position, or as a cushioned passenger backrest with grab rails. A tall windshield, heated hand grips, and handlebar deflectors are also standard equipment. An available emergency response kit provides a siren and an LED lighting package in three different color configurations (Red/Blue, Red/Red, or Blue/Blue).

The Ulysses Police is powered by an air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel-injected Buell Thunderstorm 1203cc V-Twin engine that delivers 103 peak horsepower. This engine’s broad powerband and abundant torque gives the Ulysses the ability to proceed at lower speeds over uneven or unpaved roads with less gear shifting, and to deliver instant bursts of acceleration. The Ulysses Police has an EPA fuel mileage rating of 51 mpg urban/64 mpg highway*. A Goodyear Hibrex final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology is durable and never needs adjustment or lubrication.

Premium Showa front and rear suspension is fully adjustable. Rear spring preload can be adjusted for passenger and gear weight simply by turning a dial located below the left side of the seat. Suspension travel is 6.5 inches in front and 6.4 inches at the rear. Ground clearance is 6.75 inches.

The Ulysses Police features a 4.4-gallon fuel reservoir integrated into the aluminum frame. The lower center of mass achieved by carrying fuel in the frame, rather than in a tank located high on top of the frame, enhances rider confidence on and off pavement. The muffler is located below the engine to further lower the center of gravity and centralize mass for improved handling in all situations. Low unsprung weight helps keep the tires in contact with uneven road surfaces for improved control. The 17-inch, six-spoke, reinforced cast-aluminum wheels feature a durable rim design, and Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires deliver good traction on paved and unpaved roads. A dual front fender system provides debris protection for the rider and the bike.

The Ulysses Police will be offered in two color choices: Birch White and Midnight Black.

or more information about ordering special duty vehicles, please visit the Harley-Davidson Police and Fire/Rescue Division.

*Based on tests conducted under lab conditions per U.S. EPA test procedures. Mileage will vary depending on personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length and vehicle condition.

· Buell Thunderstorm 1203 V-Twin engine

· 103 peak hp @ 6800 rpm (per SAE J607)

· 84 ft. lbs. peak torque @ 6000 rpm (per SAE J607)

· Buell InterActive Exhaust

· DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM

· Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings

· Dry Weight: 480 pounds fully up-fitted with Emergency Lighting Kit

· Wheelbase: 54 inches (unladen)

· Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires

· Fully adjustable 47mm Showa inverted fork

· Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber with remote reservoir

· Buell ZTL front brake

· Double front fender design

· Goodyear Hibrex drive belt with Flexten Plus technology

· Quick-release tall windscreen

· Frame pucks

· Handlebar deflectors

· Triple Tail System (tailrack/backrest)

· 4.4 gallon fuel capacity

· Functional tool kit

· 2 x 12v. power outlets

· Heated hand grips

· Police-specific wiring harness

· Siren and LED pursuit light package (LED lighting options include Red/Red, Red/Blue, and Blue/Blue)

· Removable top and side cases

· Birch White and Midnight Black

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From Wattco (www.wattco.net) comes a handy tri-fold brochure that helps to explain California Title 13 regulations for those that run vehicles with Amber emergency lighting.

Click the image for the .pdf download

If you are looking for assistance with your lighting and have questions about California Title 13 regulations please contact WATTCO with your questions.

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