VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich.,
Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With
activities ranging from expert panelists to a vehicle-to-vehicle
(V2V) technology demonstration, Visteon Corporation will join
Detroit and the state of
Michigan in welcoming an expected
10,000 international transportation and technology leaders to the
2014 World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Sept. 7-11.
The World Congress only comes to North
America every third year and rotates locations, so
anticipation for this year's show in the Motor City is extremely
high.
"We're excited to be a part of this extraordinary event that
brings together the greatest minds, leaders and policy makers in
the industry to discuss the future of intelligent transportation,"
said Tim Leuliette, president and
CEO of Visteon, one of the world's largest suppliers of vehicle
cockpit electronics and thermal energy management systems for the
automotive industry.
Leuliette is also a member of the World Congress Honorary
Committee, chaired by Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder. At the 2014 ITS
World Congress, Leuliette will join other senior leaders in a
plenary session titled, "Reinventing Business Models for the New
ITS."
"The auto industry is a critical component of the ecosystem of
intelligent transportation, and as a Michigan-based company with global operations,
we're looking forward to showcasing technologies that will help
define transportation in the future," Leuliette said.
With a focus on supporting connectivity in vehicles, Visteon's
exhibit at the World Congress will feature vehicle cockpit concepts
and technology related to telematics and audio and infotainment. A
highlight of Visteon's World Congress presence will be a V2V
ride-and-drive demonstration on Belle
Isle, part of the event's Technology Showcase. Vehicle
occupants will experience a fully integrated cockpit human machine
interaction (HMI) under three scenarios: obstructed stopped vehicle
ahead warning, emergency electronic brake light warning, and
slippery road condition ahead warning.
Tim Yerdon, Visteon's global
electronics design, marketing and connected services leader, will
participate on two panels: one with chief technology officers from
automakers and suppliers and a special interest panel discussing
the economics and partnerships driving connected cars. Brian Daugherty of Visteon's advanced
development team will be on a panel on advanced connected vehicle
technology security and certification. Additionally, a technical
paper on vehicle and driver communication systems will be delivered
by Visteon technical fellow Rick
Zerod.
Read more about the 2014 ITS World Congress, including
activities involving Visteon, at http://itsworldcongress.org/
About Visteon
Visteon is a global automotive supplier delivering value for
vehicle manufacturers and shareholders through two high-growth core
businesses: automotive cockpit electronics and thermal management.
Visteon owns 70 percent of Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp., the
world's second largest provider of vehicle thermal management
solutions. Visteon designs, engineers and manufactures innovative
components and systems for virtually every vehicle manufacturer
worldwide. With corporate offices in Van
Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Chelmsford, UK; Visteon has facilities in 32
countries and employs about 29,000 people. Visteon had sales of
$7.4 billion in 2013. Learn more at
www.visteon.com.
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