VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
April 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
automotive supplier Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) will present a
joint paper with Ford Motor Company on a breakthrough vehicle
lighting technology at the SAE 2011 World Congress, April 12-14 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
The 25 watt HID (High-Intensity Discharge) xenon lighting system
is the first application in a series production hybrid vehicle and
features a broad range of benefits both for alternative and
traditionally powered vehicles, including enhanced illumination,
reduced power requirements, packaging advantages and
cost-efficiency. It is the first 25W HID xenon lighting system to
be used in a series production hybrid vehicle.
A key benefit for hybrid and electric vehicle applications is
the lighting system's lower power requirement compared with
existing 35W alternatives, helping prolong each battery charge
cycle. This increased efficiency is advantageous to all types of
vehicles while still offering a significant improvement in
illumination over halogen alternatives.
The Visteon 25W HID technology's design incorporates all
requisite electronics into a single unit, substantially reducing
packaging size. This gives designers more options for mounting
lighting in the limited space available between the front of the
vehicle and its engine compartment. With its reduced packaging and
cost, the Visteon 25W HID system is viable for small-vehicle
applications in developed and emerging markets.
"The 25 watt HID solution demonstrates a contribution to safe
driving at night," said Dr. Rainer
Neumann, Visteon's director of global business development
for lighting. "This technology offers manufacturers and drivers the
opportunity to benefit from a significantly enhanced lighting
solution without paying premium prices."
Dr. Neumann will deliver the presentation (SAE World Congress
paper number 2011-01-0108) on the 25W HID headlamp with Thorsten
Warwel of Ford Werke GmbH at 11 a.m.
ET April 12 in Room D3-24/25
at Cobo Center.
Separately at the SAE Congress, three technical experts in
Visteon's climate group will present a paper titled, "A Simple
Method to Calculate Vehicle Heat Load." Yinhua Zheng, refrigerant systems technical
professional; Mark Brown, senior
manager, compressors and North
America systems; and Harry
Youmans, manager, climate system and refrigerant subsystems,
will present the paper at 2 p.m. ET
April 12 in Room W2-61.
Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that
designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior,
electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers. With
corporate offices in Van Buren Township,
Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai,
China; and Chelmsford, UK;
the company has facilities in 26 countries and employs
approximately 26,500 people. Learn more at www.visteon.com.
SOURCE Visteon Corporation