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Visteon Offers Insight on Vehicle Technologies 

at SAE 2004 World Congress 

March 9, 2004

When the doors of Cobo Center in Detroit opened on March 8, 2004, the Society of Automotive Engineers 2004 World Congress ushered in experts to share their knowledge about high-performance vehicles, whether they be race cars or regular cars. Among the experts are Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) engineers who will present a number of technical papers showcasing products that conserve power, increase filtration and improve electric motor performance.

Visteon's technical papers describe how a new, patented long-life filter, using multi-layered reticulated foam, increases the efficiency and dust- holding capacity of the air intake filter. This technology now brings to the OE market the same type of air intake filters previously only available in the aftermarket for motorcycles and high-performance vehicles.

Visteon engineers also have developed a swiveling low beam headlamp, along with an additional unit for side illumination, which improves visibility and safety. The improved illumination of curves and intersections helps reduce driver stress associated with difficult nighttime driving conditions. Another Visteon lighting innovation uses high-performance white light-emitting diodes for forward illumination.

Continuing to offer better performance in the passenger compartment, Visteon engineers developed a heat pump system that provides superior quick heating in an efficient, environmentally friendly package. Visteon's air conditioning system with heat pump is an innovative solution that expands the functionality of today's R134a refrigerant-based A/C system by adding the capability to act as a supplemental heat source. The heat pump capability would be fully integrated into the A/C system and would eliminate the need for other types of supplemental heat such as fuel-operated heaters.

Other Visteon papers address the development of a reliable high-torque electric motor for hybrid vehicles and the use of finite element simulation to determine the effect of design variables on driveshaft dynamic behavior.

"Each year the SAE World Congress offers an opportunity for those of us in the automotive industry to learn more about technological advancements and the changing global industry," said John Kill, Visteon vice president of Product Development. "We're pleased to share what we've learned with our engineering colleagues and to benefit from their knowledge as well. This year's largest program ever helps focus the industry on our collective goal-delivering products our customers need and the consumers want."

Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has approximately 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 180 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 25 countries.

Source: Visteon Corporation