First passive safety system for reconfigurable
seating
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 20,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a
global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today
announced its ConfigurE+ with zonal safety technology was named an
Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to
Watch.
The safety solution is the first wireless and electronics-based
system that identifies seat location and seat status – key to the
adoption of reconfigurable seating in vehicles. The smart
technology automatically activates safety features in the second
and third rows of a vehicle based on the detected location of the
occupants.
Additionally, because the solution is wireless, it reduces the
number of required circuits which decreases complexity and weight.
The solution is compatible with Lear's PACE award-winning
ConfigurE+ technology, which enables a flat load floor and offers
reconfigurable seating positions that enhance the in-vehicle
experience.
PACEpilot judges reviewed the innovations of 23 finalists for
the awards, which were presented at a ceremony on Sept. 19 at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher
Music Center in Detroit. Lear co-developed the zonal safety
technology with Veoneer Inc., a world leader in active safety and
restraint control systems.
"We are honored to win the PACEpilot Award, which recognizes the
value of this technology," said Frank
Orsini, Executive Vice President and President of Lear's
Seating business. "As ride-sharing and interior reconfigurability
grow in popularity, the increased use of removable seats in
vehicles presents an outstanding opportunity for this product."
Automotive News' PACEpilot enters its third year in
2022. For complete details, visit www.autonews.com/pace.
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive
technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior
in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's
diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a
commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and
sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the
technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear,
headquartered in Southfield,
Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and
ranks 186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is
available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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