Delphi Showcases IV Systems and More at Frankfurt Auto Show
IVsource.net
14 September 2003

The 60th International Motor Show / Passenger Cars (called IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, is consistently a major venue for car-makers and suppliers to introduce new models and new technology.  Delphi is using this opportunity to unveil a range of new technologies that use electronics and sophisticated software to help address issues such as safety, occupant comfort and a vehicle's impact on the environment. Of major note is their new Lane Departure Warning System.

The 60th International Motor Show / Passenger Cars (called IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, is consistently a major venue for car makers and suppliers to introduce new models and new technology.  Delphi is using this opportunity to unveil a range of new technologies that use electronics and sophisticated software to help address issues such as safety, occupant comfort and a vehicle's impact on the environment.

Delphi will introduce no less than eight new technologies at this year's IAA including:

• Maximum Torque Braking

• Vision-based Lane Departure Warning

• Vision-based Interior Sensing System

• Next-generation Multec diesel common rail system

• Digital Mobile TV Reception -- OEM and dealer-install version

• Active Front Steering

• QUADRASTEER for Passenger Cars

• Next-Generation Advanced Energy-Absorbing Column

The vision-based Lane Departure Warning is of most relevance to the Intelligent Vehicles world.  IVsource suspects that some of Delphi’s development costs for the LDW were borne by their participation as a major partner in the GM-NHTSA Advanced Collision Avoidance Systems project, which is currently in its final year.  In this project, Delphi has had the lead in developing and delivering vision-based lane detection technology which can assist forward-looking radar systems in target discrimination (i.e., is that car far ahead on this curving roadway in my lane or the adjacent lane?)

From the company press release, a brief description of each of Delphi’s new systems follows:

Maximum Torque Brake

Delphi will show a revolutionary new braking technology that it claims is the first significant change in base braking systems since the first volume application of disc brakes more than 50 years ago.  The new Maximum Torque Brake uses an innovative twin floating disc architecture to provide a high specific torque capability, with substantial improvements in thermal management that can lead to benefits in weight, packaging and NVH (Noise Vibration & Harshness).

Cameras Show the Future of Safety Technologies

Two of the new electronically controlled technologies, automatic lane tracking and next-generation occupant size and position monitoring, use the latest vision systems together with sophisticated new data processing techniques.  Delphi predicts future growth for vision-based technologies and expects to be the first into production with a wide range of applications. 

Next-Generation Multec Diesel Common Rail

Building on the success of its Multec diesel common rail injection system, the first to provide closed-loop control, Delphi will be showing the next-generation system, due for production in 2004.  Based on the proven Multec technology, the latest version will provide higher pressures, more injection events and exceptional volume control, allowing vehicle manufacturers to cost-effectively achieve Euro IV compliance.  Delphi expects to meet future, more stringent emissions requirements through further refinement of the Multec solenoid-based system.  Delphi is also introducing Piezotec, a unique piezo-based injector system, which will deliver a step change in economy and emissions to help vehicle manufacturers meet Euro V emissions regulations.

Virtual Thermal Comfort Engineering

The company's commitment to making more efficient thermal comfort systems will be demonstrated by its new Virtual Thermal Comfort Engineering analytical processes.  Using a math-based analytical programme developed by Delphi, this technique allows fast optimisation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems across a wide range of conditions.  Specialists will be available on the stand to discuss this new technique, which can deliver a more comfortable interior environment as well reducing development timescales and costs.

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