Delphi demonstrates leading edge technologies on Ford's Mustang GT
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2007 International Consumer
Electronics Show, Delphi Corporation will demonstrate its one-piece
electronic Integrated Center Panel with dual control and display zones.
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The system is another example of Delphi technology that can help
vehicle manufacturers lower production costs, simplify assembly and
differentiate their products in today's competitive global marketplace.
Delphi is showing this unique technology on a Ford Mustang GT at its
exhibit (#5206) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The vehicle also
features Delphi's award-winning selectable color instrument cluster, and
ultrasonic content theft detection and inclination sensing, both of which
are available on the current production Mustang.
In addition, Delphi has included a keyless entry fob which includes a
display for vehicle information.
Integrated Controls
Delphi's Integrated Center Panel delivers a host of benefits to
automakers. It replaces separate HVAC, radio, entertainment and
communications, accessory switches and other functional switches with a
single mechatronic module. This eliminates clutter on the instrument panel
and enhances interior aesthetics.
The innovative design also reduces wiring harness mass and cost,
provides for easier vehicle assembly, and greatly reduces the difficulty of
matching colors and finishes across a variety of separate components. And,
because the system offers a wide array of packaging options, it can help
automakers deliver distinctive vehicles that stand out from the
competition.
"We continue to find ways to help our customers provide new technology
while staying competitive in the market," said Jugal Vijayvargiya, Delphi
Electronics & Safety vice president of Controls & Security product business
unit. "Our Integrated Center Panel with dual view brings both - innovation
and value together."
The Integrated Center Panel is available with touch-screen and
traditional switching interfaces. Delphi can integrate switch functions for
a centrally mounted touch screen which allows for intuitive selection of
climate, audio, video, navigation, telephone and vehicle personalization
settings.
The touch screen system also features Delphi's patent-pending
Driver/Passenger Discrimination sensing. This feature enables the driver
and passenger to use the same controls to generate different responses from
the vehicle - for example permitting the passenger to use vehicle
navigation features that are inaccessible to the driver while the vehicle
is in motion. By applying active infrared sensors on the integrated center
panel and an adaptive human machine interface design, Delphi's innovative
technology can discriminate between driver and passenger control inputs,
offering a "dual- zone control" capability.
Another unique patent-pending feature is detection of a driver
attempting to lean over to view the passenger's display. This technology
disables the display when this occurs.
Displays: Color Selectable Instrument Cluster
The Mustang GT on display features Delphi's award-winning
color-selectable instrument cluster. The cluster display has been expanded
to include color- selectable cockpit switch backlighting controlled by an
intuitive human machine interface (HMI). The instrument cluster and cockpit
switches can be subtly or dramatically illuminated using red, green and
blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Using Delphi's innovative "light pipe"
technology, the driver can mix and blend the intensity of red, green and
blue LEDs to create up to 240 different custom-colored illumination
schemes. This unique feature allows the driver to modify all of the cockpit
illumination from door-to-door to provide a personalized interior
environment. The color selection is all controlled via a simple, intuitive
control scheme within the Integrated Center Panel control and display.
"Interior aesthetics and lighting provide a huge level of overall owner
satisfaction, Vijayvargiya said. "By offering customization, Delphi's
instrument cluster technology provides this enjoyment for each individual
driver."
Security Systems
Using a transponder and hidden antennas which communicate bi-
directionally, Delphi's Keyless Entry System with Vehicle Information
Display enables the vehicle to be locked from further away than before. It
also enables the driver to access critical information about the vehicle at
ranges greater than 500 meters.
Delphi's two-way communication key fob provides the vehicle owner with
actual status of the car such as whether the car is locked or the alarm is
activated. Other information included in the display are interior
temperature, alarm condition, fuel level and vehicle location. The
information is displayed in a large, easy-to-read organic LED display on
the driver's personal fob while using very little current to prolong
battery life. The two-way communication device also includes a
communication range management feature which ensures that returned
information to the car is always received by the identification device. The
Delphi show car is started by pressing a start switch when the key fob is
in range.
Delphi's ultrasonic content theft detection sensors on the vehicle
provide security by detecting movement within the passenger compartment
while the Delphi inclination sensors improve vehicle theft protection level
with the ability to trigger the alarm in case of wheel thefts or towing
thefts. This sensor can be used as a standalone feature or as an integrated
component of the total alarm systems.
"Delphi security products value is immeasurable as they provide drivers
with peace of mind regarding their vehicles," said Vijayvargiya.
Delphi is a leader in automotive alarm systems supplying more than 2.5
million alarm systems in 2006 and has delivered over 20 million systems
since the product was launched.
For more information about Delphi (OTC: DPHIQ), visit http://www.delphi.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT
This press release, as well as other statements made by Delphi may
contain forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that reflect, when
made, the company's current views with respect to current events and
financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be, as
the case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating
to the company's operations and business environment which may cause the
actual results of the company to be materially different from any future
results, express or implied, by such forward-looking statements. Factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from these
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
the ability of the company to continue as a going concern; the ability of
the company to operate pursuant to the terms of the debtor-in-possession
("DIP") financing facility; the company's ability to obtain court approval
with respect to motions in the chapter 11 proceeding prosecuted by it from
time to time; the ability of the company to develop, prosecute, confirm and
consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter
11 cases; risks associated with third parties seeking and obtaining court
approval to terminate or shorten the exclusivity period for the company to
propose and confirm one or more plans of reorganization, for the
appointment of a chapter 11 trustee or to convert the cases to chapter 7
cases; the ability of the company to obtain and maintain normal terms with
vendors and service providers; the company's ability to maintain contracts
that are critical to its operations; the potential adverse impact of the
Chapter 11 cases on the company's liquidity or results of operations; the
ability of the company to execute its business plans, including the
transformation plan described in the Company's March 31, 2006 press
release, and to do so in a timely fashion; the ability of the company to
attract, motivate and/or retain key executives and associates; the ability
of the company to avoid or continue to operate during a strike, or partial
work stoppage or slow down by any of its unionized employees; and the
ability of the company to attract and retain customers. Other risk factors
are listed from time to time in the company's United States Securities and
Exchange Commission reports, including, but not limited to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. Delphi disclaims
any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events and/or
otherwise. Similarly, these and other factors, including the terms of any
reorganization plan ultimately confirmed, can affect the value of the
company's various pre- petition liabilities, common stock and/or other
equity securities. Additionally, no assurance can be given as to what
values, if any, will be ascribed in the bankruptcy proceedings to each of
these constituencies. A plan of reorganization could result in holders of
Delphi's common stock receiving no distribution on account of their
interest and cancellation of their interests. Under certain conditions
specified in the Bankruptcy Code, a plan of reorganization may be confirmed
notwithstanding its rejection by an impaired class of creditors or equity
holders and notwithstanding the fact that equity holders do not receive or
retain property on account of their equity interests under the plan. In
light of the foregoing and as stated in its October 8, 2005, press release
announcing the filing of its Chapter 11 reorganization cases, the company
considers the value of the common stock to be highly speculative and
cautions equity holders that the stock may ultimately be determined to have
no value. Accordingly, the company urges that appropriate caution be
exercised with respect to existing and future investments in Delphi's
common stock or other equity interests or any claims relating to
pre-petition liabilities.
SOURCE Delphi Corporation
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