Automotive News PACE Awards Judges Recognize Visteon for Lighting Technology
October 29 2007 - 1:57PM
PR Newswire (US)
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 29, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon
Corporation (NYSE:VC) is honored to be the recipient of a 2008
Automotive News PACE Honorable Mention. This prestigious
recognition was awarded for Visteon's innovative light pipe
technology, which debuted this summer on the 2008 Cadillac CTS.
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The light pipe innovation is part of both the highly stylized head
lamp and tail lamp units on the CTS. The light pipes are single,
high-power LED emitters that have a tubular appearance. This unique
light glows vertically along the edges of the CTS tail and head
lights -- clearly distinguishing the vehicle's edges, thereby
allowing drivers adjacent to the vehicle to more easily recognize
its edges. Light is emitted from the LED at the bottom of the pipe
and is redirected over the length of the pipe to produce a uniform
intensity throughout the light pipe. This is done with a
configuration of the optical surfaces tailored specifically for the
shape of the lamp and the light pipe itself. The light source at
the bottom is not detectable so the pipe looks like one glowing
vertical tube. Thick molded optics, embodied in the light pipes, as
well as the "Ice Cube" lenses used for the daytime running light
and front turn signal, give the lamp a deep, rich appearance in the
unlit state. This is the first application of a single-LED light
pipe for these front and rear functions. The new CTS also sports
one of the industry's first applications of LED-powered backup
light. "The light pipes, along with the Ice Cube optics, give the
vehicle a sophisticated and distinctive daytime look as well as
nighttime look," said Terry Gohl, vice president of Visteon
lighting product group. "We are honored to receive such prestigious
industry recognition for this advancement, which continues to draw
high consumer and media appeal. This innovation was truly a team
effort." The PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to
Excellence) Award is presented by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP
and Transportation Research Center Inc., and recognizes suppliers
for superior innovation, technological advancement and business
performance. The annual award ceremony is planned for April 14,
2008 at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. 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 43,000 people.
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CONTACT: Melissa Andrade of Visteon Corporation, +1-734-710-5546,
Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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