- Selected for its innovative "VR-LED photocatalyst for air
disinfection" technology
- World-first technology with semi-permanent usage, capable of
removing 98.5% of viruses, 87% of bacteria, and 97.5% of harmful
gas
SEOUL,
South Korea, Aug. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanon Systems (KS:018880),
a leading global automotive thermal management supplier for
electrified mobility, has been named a finalist for the 2025
Automotive News PACE Awards. The nomination recognizes Hanon
Systems' groundbreaking "VR-LED photocatalyst for air disinfection"
technology.
An evolution of the company's 'UV photocatalyst technology,'
which was a 2016 PACE Awards finalist, the 'VR-LED photocatalyst
module' is designed to eliminate microorganisms, harmful gases, and
odors from both inside and outside vehicles. Unlike traditional
ionizers, this advanced technology improves air quality without
emitting electromagnetic waves or harmful ozone, and it can be used
semi-permanently. It is already being featured in South Korea's luxury sedans.
Tests conducted by external certified institutions have shown
that the VR-LED photocatalyst module is highly effective in
eliminating airborne viruses and bacteria, achieving a virus
removal rate of 98.5% and a bacteria removal rate of 87%.
Nurdal Kücükkaya and Subu Nagasubramony, co-CEOs of Hanon
Systems, stated, "Hanon Systems is proud that its unique technology
has been recognized globally. We are committed to continue to
further develop new technologies that will enhance the driving
experience."
Hanon Systems is no stranger to the PACE Awards, having
previously won twice and now being named a finalist for the fourth
time. In 2007, the company became the first both in Korea and the
Asian HVAC industry to win the PACE Awards with its pioneering
"Wave blade fan and saw tooth shroud" technology. This was followed
by a second win in 2013 with the "Metal seal fitting" technology.
The company's "UV LED photocatalyst" technology also earned a
finalist spot in 2016.
The PACE Awards, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, is
organized by Automotive News, a leading U.S. automotive media
outlet. These awards recognize innovations that demonstrate
outstanding technological and business achievements in the
automotive industry. Winners of the 2025 PACE Awards will be
selected through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by
industry experts from research institutions and academia, with the
final awards ceremony scheduled for April
2025 in Detroit,
USA.
About Hanon Systems
Hanon Systems is a
comprehensive supplier of automotive thermal and energy management
solutions for both electrified and conventional vehicles. The
company's product lineup includes heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning systems; powertrain cooling; compressors; fluid
transport; electronics; and fluid pressure solutions. Hanon Systems
operates 50 manufacturing sites and three regional innovation
centers, employing over 20,000 people across 21 countries. For more
information, visit hanonsystems.com.
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