PARIS, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
(NYSE: TRW) today unveiled a range of intelligent safety systems supplied to
Lancia's new Delta. TRW supplies Lancia with Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), video based lane departure warning and Electrically Powered Steering
(EPS) systems with steering torque control functionality -- the integration of
ESC and EPS.
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"Such new vehicles are a landmark in safety integration -- that we call
Cognitive Safety," said John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer,
TRW Automotive. "The combination of active braking, steering, suspension and
driver assist systems helps to open a world of possibilities for vehicle
safety that is fast becoming a reality in today's vehicle market."
"In the Lancia Delta, TRW's sensors, algorithms and electronics provide
information that enables the actuation of the most appropriate systems to help
deliver enhanced driving comfort and safety."
The Delta marks the launch of TRW's video camera technology integrated
with Electric Power Steering to enable haptic lane feedback. In this system
the video camera detects when the vehicle is drifting toward the lane markings
and the electric steering provides the driver with gentle guidance/haptic
feedback through the steering wheel to stay in lane.
"This model introduces the latest driver assist functions into this brand
for the first time," said Alois Seewald, engineering director for TRW's
integrated systems portfolio. "The combination of electronically controlled
braking and steering with environmental sensors helps give a clear picture of
the driving environment and road conditions as well as the driver's intended
path."
With this information the system functions can work together to support
the driver through warnings if a potentially dangerous situation is sensed,
guide the driver to steer in the proper direction, or brake wheels
individually and cut engine torque if necessary. The systems will also enable
park assist for automated parallel parking.
About TRW
With 2007 sales of $14.7 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's
leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the
Company, through its subsidiaries, operates in 27 countries and employs more
than 66,000 people worldwide. TRW Automotive products include integrated
vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems,
suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags),
electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement
parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive", "TRW" or the "Company"
in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its
subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on
the internet at http://www.trw.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that are not statements of historical
fact, but instead are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers not to
place undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date
hereof. All forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions,
risks and uncertainties which can cause our actual results to differ
materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements, including
those set forth in our Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2007 (our "Form 10-K"), and in our Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 28, 2008, such as: loss of market share by domestic North American
vehicle manufacturers and resulting production cuts and restructuring
initiatives, including bankruptcy actions, of our suppliers and customers;
escalating pricing pressures from our customers; commodity inflationary
pressures adversely affecting our profitability and supply base, including any
resulting inability of our suppliers to perform as we expect; our dependence
on our largest customers; product liability, warranty and recall claims and
efforts by customers to alter terms and conditions concerning warranty and
recall participation; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; work
stoppages or other labor issues at our facilities or at the facilities of our
customers or suppliers; our substantial debt and resulting vulnerability to an
economic or industry downturn and to rising interest rates; cyclicality of
automotive production and sales; risks associated with non-U.S. operations,
including foreign exchange risks and economic uncertainty in some regions;
adverse affects of environmental and safety regulations; assertions by or
against us relating to intellectual property rights; the possibility that our
largest shareholder's interests will conflict with ours; and other risks and
uncertainties set forth in our Form 10-K and in our other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to
release publicly any revision to any of these forward-looking statements.
SOURCE TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
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