DEARBORN, Mich., March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- When the doors of Cobo Center in
Detroit open on March 8, 2004, the Society of Automotive Engineers 2004 World
Congress will usher in experts to share their knowledge about high-performance
vehicles, whether they be race cars or regular cars. Among the experts are
Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) engineers who will present a number of
technical papers showcasing products that conserve power, increase filtration
and improve electric motor performance.
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Visteon's technical papers describe how a new, patented long-life filter,
using multi-layered reticulated foam, increases the efficiency and dust-
holding capacity of the air intake filter. This technology now brings to the
OE market the same type of air intake filters previously only available in the
aftermarket for motorcycles and high-performance vehicles.
Visteon engineers also have developed a swiveling low beam headlamp, along
with an additional unit for side illumination, which improves visibility and
safety. The improved illumination of curves and intersections helps reduce
driver stress associated with difficult nighttime driving conditions. Another
Visteon lighting innovation uses high-performance white light-emitting diodes
for forward illumination.
Continuing to offer better performance in the passenger compartment,
Visteon engineers developed a heat pump system that provides superior quick
heating in an efficient, environmentally friendly package. Visteon's air
conditioning system with heat pump is an innovative solution that expands the
functionality of today's R134a refrigerant-based A/C system by adding the
capability to act as a supplemental heat source. The heat pump capability
would be fully integrated into the A/C system and would eliminate the need for
other types of supplemental heat such as fuel-operated heaters.
Other Visteon papers address the development of a reliable high-torque
electric motor for hybrid vehicles and the use of finite element simulation to
determine the effect of design variables on driveshaft dynamic behavior.
"Each year the SAE World Congress offers an opportunity for those of us in
the automotive industry to learn more about technological advancements and the
changing global industry," said John Kill, Visteon vice president of Product
Development. "We're pleased to share what we've learned with our engineering
colleagues and to benefit from their knowledge as well. This year's largest
program ever helps focus the industry on our collective goal-delivering
products our customers need and the consumers want."
Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and
through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon
has approximately 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than
180 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 25
countries.
SOURCE Visteon Corporation
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CONTACT:
Robin Pannecouk of Visteon Corporation,
+1-313-755-9121, rpanneco@visteon.com
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