Applying 100 Years of Experience to Engineer the Technologies for the Car
of the Future
DETROIT, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Convergence 2006 tradeshow,
being held October 16-18 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Continental AG's
Automotive Systems Division is demonstrating how it is applying its 100
years of experience to develop next generation automotive safety and
performance systems. These systems enhance vehicle efficiency and also
provide drivers with an "invisible co-pilot" that will help them avoid
crashes and mitigate injury.
During the show-opening "Blue Ribbon" panel discussion, held at 10:00
a.m. in the Riverside Ballroom on October 16, Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann,
President of Continental Automotive Systems Division and member of the
Executive Board, Continental AG will discuss how the division is working
with its customers to connect automotive electronics, including: braking
systems, cameras, radar sensors, telematics and other under-the-hood
powertrain and body electronics to change the car of the future and enhance
vehicle performance, comfort and safety systems.
"Smarter, more efficient vehicles are coming," said Neumann. "As a
'Forward Thinking' company, Continental Automotive Systems is focused on
eight areas of growth including safety systems, environment-friendly
driving and intelligent mobility. For instance, today our anti-lock braking
systems enable drivers to remain in control when stopping in hazardous
conditions; our electronic stability control systems keep drivers on the
road and help prevent vehicles from rolling over, our modular hybrid system
approach will enhance vehicle efficiency, while our telematics products
send help to an accident scene if a crash proves unavoidable. In the
future, convergence of these, and other, active and passive safety systems
will help us warn drivers of an impending crash and provide the car with
enough intelligence to take the appropriate corrective action to minimize
the impact of a crash should it prove unavoidable."
Continental experts will be available in Booth #409, inside Cobo Center
to discuss a range of products and technologies. Additionally, Continental
experts will provide their perspectives during a variety of exciting
technical sessions ranging from International Standards, Reinventing Safety
Systems and Building a Strong Engineering Team in the Emerging Chinese
Market.
To salute the increasing intelligence of vehicles, Continental is
sponsoring the Machine Design Smart Car award. In the competition for the
award, automakers' and suppliers' achievements in intelligent automotive
technology were put to the test in a "Ride and Drive" event where consumers
performed subjective evaluations of vehicles and their "intelligence
quotient." These modern vehicles were equipped with advanced technological
capabilities created to assist their drivers in making critical decisions
regarding their operating safety, comfort and performance. Machine Design
magazine will host a press conference at 3:00 p.m. in the Continental booth
on October 17, bestowing awards on those vehicles identified in the "Ride
and Drive" event as having benchmark intelligence. Jeff Klei, Vice
President, Sales and Marketing for Continental Automotive Systems, N.A.,
along with other Continental executives, will be available for interviews
at the conclusion of the news conference.
Continental is also demonstrating how it is inspiring "Forward
Thinking" by sponsoring high school students who aspire to develop the
intelligent vehicles of the future. Continental is one of four corporate
partners participating in the Convergence Education Foundations' Innovative
Vehicle Design program. During the past 10 months, two Continental
engineers have mentored approximately 25 high school students at the
William D. Ford Technical Center, in Westland, Michigan. The engineers have
provided students with guidance on the latest in automotive electronics and
wireless technologies to help them design and build an innovative
one-person, electric vehicle. The car will be on display in the main lobby
of Cobo Center.
The Continental Corporation is a leading automotive supplier of brake
systems, chassis components, vehicle electronics, tires and technical
elastomers. In 2005 the corporation realized sales of EUR 13.8 billion. At
present it has a worldwide workforce of 80,000.
As a worldwide leading technology partner to the automotive industry,
the Automotive Systems Division of Continental AG integrates extensive
know-how and uncompromising quality in the fields of driving safety,
embedded telematics and hands-free communication systems, powertrain and
comfort. In 2005 the Division achieved sales of approx. EUR 5.2 billion
with a workforce of more than 24,000. Continental Automotive Systems
develops and produces electronic and hydraulic brake, stability and chassis
control systems, electronic air suspension systems, sensors, engine
management and transmission control systems, hybrid drives, cooling fan
modules, body and security electronics and also is the industry leader of
embedded telematics and communication systems in vehicles.
In 2006 Continental Automotive Systems celebrates altogether 100 years
of successful automotive technologies. The slogan "Forward Thinking" points
to the future and the mission to keep pushing for new dimensions in safe
mobility and the joy of driving cars.
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SOURCE Continental Automotive Systems
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CONTACT:
Jim Gill, Director of Public Relations,
+1-248-393-5210, Cell: +1-248-882-6309,
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Communications, +1-248-393-5273, Cell: +1-248-790-7277,
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