Carbon Motors Corp.'s decision to produce its clean-diesel E7 patrol vehicle in Connorsville, Ind., has understandably brought hope to a town with a 60 percent unemployment rate.
The maker of a purpose-built patrol car narrowed its choice from three finalist cities. The company that's run by ex-Ford executives will occupy the former Visteon factory to build its vehicle. The car will be ready for agencies in 2012.