Delphi and five technology partners chosen by government-supported Automotive North Rhine-Westphalia program to collaborate on active safety technology development that will help reduce the number of vehicle and pedestrian accidents

Wuppertal, Germany — Delphi Corp. (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) has been selected to lead the Active Safety Car research project, one of 14 innovative proposals chosen to be part of the government-initiated Automotive North Rhine-Westphalia program in Germany to improve road safety and reduce fuel consumption.

Federal-Mogul’s manufacturing plant in Chapel-en-le-Frith is celebrated in the ‘Most Improved Plant’ category at the Best Factory Awards 2009

The Federal-Mogul manufacturing plant in Chapel-en-le-Frith has been highly commended in the ‘Most Improved Plant’ category of the Best Factory Awards in recognition of a successful performance improvement strategy. The praise was given at an awards ceremony in London on 18th September, run by the Cranfield School of Management in partnership with Works Management magazine. The plant – which makes brake disc pads and linings for original equipment vehicle manufacturers, the automotive aftermarket (where products are sold under the Ferodo® brand) and the rail industry – has significantly increased production flow for high volume products while reducing its impact on the environment through waste reduction, segregation and returnable packaging initiatives.

Range of new components and systems offers affordable high tech solutions to support diverse OEM combustion strategies for compliance with Euro 6 and beyond

Luxembourg — New developments in the area of fuel injection systems, ignition, valve train and ancillary systems from Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) will help European manufacturers of gasoline engines meet growing demands for reduced CO2 and other tailpipe emissions without the cost and risk of radically different technologies. The new systems are part of Delphi’s broad portfolio of powertrain technologies for gasoline, diesel, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles.

New approach to power management gives improved efficiency and reduced cost for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains

A new approach to the configuration of DC-DC converters will help to reduce the cost, weight and package space associated with electric vehicle battery packs. Developed by a consortium led by technology consultancy Prodrive, the system addresses the spiralling costs of energy storage by substantially increasing the voltage available at the traction motors.

XPart has selected SNR Bearings as its new all-makes wheel bearings supplier, offering improved availability and a wider range of parts to the trade

Motor traders can now access a wider range of all-makes wheel bearings from XPart as the company launches its new range of innovative, high quality products from SNR Bearings. XPart has completely revamped its all-makes bearings offering to focus exclusively on SNR’s OE-specification bearings, resulting in a 40 percent increase in all-makes bearing part numbers available from the firm together with improved levels of availability.

Climate control, electrical/electronic architecture and innovative suspension onboard new vehicle

FRANKFURT, Germany – Fitting its long history of developing high-performance products for high-end luxury vehicles and sports cars, Delphi Corp. will supply key technologies to the new Ferrari 458 Italia including optimized air conditioning, advanced wiring systems and innovative suspension that contributes to the vehicle’s lighter weight and lower emissions.

Surprising return to 2008 volumes for leading emergency logistics supplier, but the type of work reflects fundamental shifts in how auto companies are managing their supply chains

A fundamental shift in the way that vehicle manufacturers are managing their supply chains has been revealed by new research from the leading global supplier of automotive emergency logistics, Evolution Time Critical. June and July shipment volumes for the firm hit a 12-month high, matching the same period last year (despite significantly lower vehicle build volumes), but the underlying causes of emergency requirements were significantly different.

At this year’s IAA (Frankfurt Autoshow), Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) will meet with customers to present technologies that enable vehicle designers to meet pressing CO2 reduction targets. The company is strengthening its solutions for some of the most demanding areas of environmental progress: downsized engines, together with fuel efficiency and alternative energies.

Specialist off-road truck builder prefers vehicles equipped with a fully automatic transmission for Ural hunting parties

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Based in the Ural Mountains, SPECAUTOTRANS has considerable expertise in building heavily modified off-road vehicles, including those for local and international hunting enthusiasts. Highly capable vehicles are needed to navigate the uncompromising terrain of the Ural Mountains; most customers specify a manual transmission in the belief that it is better suited to the arduous conditions. SPECAUTOTRANS decided to challenge this preconception by experimenting with a fully automatic transmission for one of their vehicles. A 4x4 URAL Truck 48072V was equipped with an Allison 2000 Series, making the Ural Truck completely unique in the region.

High quality demonstrator developed by Zytek in just ten weeks using uprated version of proven electric drive system

A fully engineered, electric version of the Mercedes A-Class has been developed by Zytek in just ten weeks. Designed to demonstrate the capability of the company’s proven, production-ready 55kW E-Drive electric powertrain, the five seat electric family car is said to provide the refinement, quality and driveability expected from a world-class premium brand. The programme is a Zytek in-house activity and is entirely independent of Mercedes-Benz.