September 2005 - Delphi will provide Euro V system for future Hyundai-Kia models to be sold in Korea, Europe and other markets worldwide.
Delphi will assemble the common rail systems for Hyundai-Kia locally in the future. "Last year we initiated a plan to further expand our diesel presence in Asia-Pacific," said Peter Lakin, business line executive Delphi Diesel Systems. "We have and will continue to expand technical centers, open new facilities and add additional staff throughout the region in anticipation of programs such as this recent win with Hyundai-Kia. I'm confident our diesel team will exceed our customer's expectations and further help Hyundai-Kia penetrate the diesel market," Lakin said.
Delphi's diesel common rail system provides higher injection pressures, improved nozzle design, superior hydraulic stability and enhanced software strategies versus other available systems. Delphi's diesel common rail delivers more complete combustion and provides more accurate control of very small volumes of fuel, introducing the option of up to five injection events.
Delphi's diesel engine management system portfolio includes:
- fuel injection systems (common rail, rotary injection system, electronic unit injection systems,and electronic unit pump systems);
- Engine Control Units (ECUs);
- air management systems (exhaust gas recirculation valves, sensors);
- exhaust aftertreatment systems (catalysts).
Delphi's Common Rail technology already has attracted substantial business with customers such as DaimlerChrysler (Mercedes), Renault-Nissan, PAG (Ford, Jaguar), Ssangyong, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Tata Motors, Suzuki/Santana, Hyundai Motor Corporation, as previously announced, and three other undisclosed customers. Delphi is the world's second leading provider of diesel common rail systems. In 2004, Delphi's Diesel sales totaled approximately $1.5 billion.