Visteon's Modular Electric Compressor Showcased in Hybrid Demonstration Vehicle
October 02 2008 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
KERPEN, Germany, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visteon
Corporation's (NYSE:VC) electrically driven air conditioning
compressor is featured in BMW's hybrid demonstration vehicle, first
presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Applying
its proven expertise in compressors with its electrical and
electronic capabilities, Visteon has developed this unique solution
for use with hybrid vehicles. The compact lightweight compressor is
the result of innovative electric motor and power electronics
designs that are integrated into the compressor housing. Visteon's
compact solution fits into the package space of a belt-driven
compressor used in conventional powertrains. This enables vehicle
manufacturers to minimize the complexity of integrating the
electric compressor into hybrid derivatives, and to provide full
thermal occupant comfort in hybrid vehicles -- also during
engine-off modes. The modular approach allows the same basic
packaging dimensions for the electric motor and power electronics
to be designed for either 120V DC or 288V DC applications, making
Visteon's compressor suitable for mild (lower voltage) or
full/plug-in hybrid (higher voltage) applications. The modularity
also extends to the mechanical portion of the compressor and allows
a second design for alternative refrigerants, such as R744, to be
utilized with the modular electric motor and power electronics.
Producing approximately 9 million units a year, Visteon is the
third largest supplier of air conditioning compressors for the
global passenger and light commercial vehicle market. Visteon's
broad portfolio comprises a range of compressor types and
displacements tailored to the different needs of vehicle programs
and platforms. At the top line of this portfolio, the electrically
driven compressor is available to automotive manufacturers who want
to provide their customers with full thermal occupant comfort in
hybrid vehicles. Visteon will start series production end of 2009.
Other Visteon technologies for hybrid applications include battery
cooling modules, a hybrid cooling system, and air induction with
emission controls for current and upcoming hybrid vehicles. Visteon
Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that designs,
engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior, electronic
and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also provides
a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. With
corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai,
China; and Kerpen, Germany; the company has facilities in 26
countries and employs approximately 38,500 people. Visteon news
releases, photographs and product specification details are
available at http://www.visteon.com/
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation
CONTACT: Jonna Christensen, +44 1268 701094, , or Jim Fisher,
+1-734-710-5557, , both of Visteon Corporation Web site:
http://www.visteon.com/
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