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Delphi's New Electrical Grounding System Simplifies Assembly, Cuts Production Costs

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TROY, MI USA
   New product combines multiple grounding points, eliminating parts and
                               reducing labor

    WUPPERTAL, Germany, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Simple, flexible, foolproof
and highly affordable. Delphi Corporation's new electrical grounding system
reduces the need for several grounding assemblies to one. The new system is
on display at the 2006 Electronica show in Munich.
    (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO )
    In a single step, multiple wiring harnesses are attached to one
centrally located grounding base with virtually no limit on the number of
terminals that can be attached. A unique ring terminal design provides for
the installation of terminals that are stacked onto the grounding bolt and
automatically lock into place, preventing rotation and ensuring the
integrity of the pre-assembled harnesses while optimizing the electrical
and mechanical interfaces.
    Unlike most grounding systems, which are limited by the number of parts
that can be pre-assembled, Delphi's new electrical grounding system and the
number of terminals that may be attached is limited only by the length of
the grounding bolt. One to five terminals can be assembled on a standard
bolt, but the length of the grounding bolt can vary based on OEM
specifications, the electrical harness design and the number of terminals
to be attached.
    Delphi's system also has the added flexibility to be pre-assembled at
the wiring harness plant or on the vehicle assembly line.
    The infallible manual assembly process requires no tools and has no
defined assembly sequence. There is one ring design and one base design so
all parts are identical except in the crimp area, which provides for one of
four different crimp sizes: 1.0-2.0mm, 2.0-4.0mm, 4.0-6.0mm or 6.0-10.0mm.
This uniform design provides for highly efficient parts production using
high-speed stamping processes, which significantly improves manufacturing
costs.
    Delphi's new grounding system is designed for automotive and commercial
vehicle interiors as well as for machinery and industrial applications. It
has been available since June 2006.
    For more information about Delphi Corp. (Pink Sheets: 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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    Barb Barkley of Delphi Corporation,
    +1-330-373-5685, barbara.a.barkley@delphi.com