As one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will show intelligent safety solutions designed for a full range of light vehicles at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), an International Motorshow in Frankfurt, Germany.

“TRW Automotive remains the global leader in automotive systems with the broadest portfolio of active and passive safety technologies in the industry. We have a passion for safety and continue to develop advanced systems that allow the average consumer to enjoy the full benefits of safety technology. For example, TRW helped bring advanced safety to the mid-sized, family vehicle market on such models as the VW Passat featuring integrated TRW electronic stability control, electronic park brake and adaptive cruise control. And we will soon be launching further advancements in integrated safety including camera-based technologies combined with electric steering and advanced braking functionality on another European mid-sized car next year,” John Plant, TRW Automotive president and chief executive officer, explained.

Aside from building new vehicle features, the Automotive Holdings Corp. will also develop cost-effective mid-range radar as the basis for future driver assist systems like the advanced adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking. These systems will offer the same functionality and benefits just like other long range radar and will allow greater penetration of the vehicle fleet. This is an important consideration as the benefits of such systems with regards to safety, traffic flow and ultimately fuel savings should increase as more of the vehicle fleet is fitted with such technologies.

TRW will introduce new products and systems like ESC-R, an electronic stability control system compatible with hybrid powertrains as well as technologies including Efficient Comfort Control (ECC) system that minimizes energy draw on vehicle powertrains while maintaining occupant comfort through advanced HVAC control.

“We are demonstrating to IAA visitors how we use our suite of sensors to monitor all elements of the driving situation, from obstacles in the road to the alertness of the driver, to help ensure that the most appropriate comfort, support and safety systems are used. We will also highlight a number of key technologies which deliver class leading fuel efficiency including our electric steering products and braking products which offer advanced electronic stability function and are compatible with regenerative braking systems (ESC-R) within hybrid electric vehicles,” Mr. Plant concluded.

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