Delphi to Supply Engine Management Systems to China Engine Corporation
System Includes Introduction of Next Generation Engine Control Module, Multec III Fuel Injectors
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FLINT, Mich., June 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphi Automotive Systems (NYSE: DPH - news) today announced it signed a multi-year contract with China Engine Corporation in Taiwan, to supply engine management systems (EMS) for 1.6 and 2.0 L engines. The engines will be applied to the Taiwanese Motor Maker's vehicles with production beginning in 2004. The contract is worth approximately $76 million to Delphi. All vehicles are intended for the Asia Pacific market.
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``Asia Pacific is a key region for Delphi,'' said Guy C. Hachey, president of Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems. ``We continue to build our customer base by leveraging our ability to supply technology that meets the diverse needs of our global customers. Delphi designs engine management systems with the customer, in this case, China Engine Corporation, and for the customer, based on both market and legislative requirements.''
Engine management is the science of equipping and calibrating an engine to achieve clean exhaust emissions while providing the best possible performance, fuel economy and driveability. This particular program includes the launch of two key Delphi technologies including a generation III engine control module (ECM), and Multec III fuel injectors. The ECM will provide a 32-bit processor, allowing more power and speed than the generation II. The Multec III fuel injectors are smaller and more compact than previous injectors.
``Delphi will work with a government-sponsored research institute in Taiwan, ITRI and China Engine Corporation, on the calibration and execution of this program,'' said Choon T. Chon, president of Delphi Automotive Systems, Asia Pacific. ``While we can help our customer stay competitive with Delphi's unique systems approach to engine management, our partnership with ITRI will ensure that the system satisfies and possibly exceeds all government requirements.''
In China, Delphi operates 15 joint ventures and wholly owned manufacturing facilities, three customer service centers, one technical center and one training center. Delphi China currently supplies all major automakers in China. Twelve of its 15 ventures in China have been awarded QS 9000 and/or ISO 9000 certificates.
The EMS project with China Engine Corporation involves 17 Delphi technologies. Delphi has been supplying engine management systems since 1985 to customers around the world. |
