Delphi Executive to Serve Second Term As Battery Council International President

                  Pogue identifies three key industry issues

    LAS VEGAS, May 1 If asked what product has the most
recycled content in the U.S. each year, you might answer aluminum cans, glass
bottles or newspapers.  But would you believe lead-acid batteries top the
list?  Approximately 96 percent of all battery lead is recycled, according to
Battery Council International (BCI).
    (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001019/DELPHIAS )
    "It's really an environmental success story of our time," said Ronald M.
Pogue, energy management systems business line executive for Delphi Energy &
Chassis Systems, a division of Delphi Automotive Systems .  Pogue
is expected to begin a rare, second term as president of BCI next week as the
council opens its 113th convention here.
    A typical new lead-acid battery contains 60 to 80 percent recycled lead
and plastic.  When a spent battery is collected, it is sent to a permitted
recycler where, under strict environmental regulations, the lead and plastic
are reclaimed and sent to a new battery manufacturer.  The recycling goes on
indefinitely.  That means the lead and plastic in the lead-acid battery in
your car, truck, boat or motorcycle have been -- and will continue to be --
recycled many, many times.
    "Not only is spreading the word, globally, about recycling important, but
battery manufacturers are facing some complex issues regarding strategic
direction in light of industry consolidation," said Pogue.  "The industry is
changing and the association is changing.  As battery-makers, we must keep
educating ourselves and key leaders in our organizations about the demands for
quality, innovative and environmentally-friendly products produced in an
efficient and cost-conscious environment."
    According to Pogue, the industry is making way for groundbreaking new
technologies.  He cited the developments of the absorbent glass mat (AGM) and
lithium polymer batteries, and the further advancement of 42-Volt technology.
    "The lead-acid battery, the industry standard, is certainly not going
away.  But, manufacturers are now able to offer automotive, heavy-duty and
commercial vehicle customers other exciting options.  Demand for innovation
will continue to spur new product development."
    "Companies like Delphi, where we have a long history of manufacturing
automotive batteries, must position themselves to remain competitive and
productive in these changing times," said Guy C. Hachey, vice president of
Delphi Automotive Systems and president of Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems.
"An association like BCI provides us with resources and tools, bringing
together those of us in the industry that while we are competitors, face many
of the same challenges."
    The 2001 BCI convention will be held May 6-9, at Caesar's Palace Hotel.
Michael F. Johnston, president and CEO of Visteon Corp., and Frank Cappiello a
leading financial analyst, will both offer keynote addresses.  Convention
seminars will cover topics such as technologies, environmental issues, the
impact of the global economy on the battery marketplace and effective
negotiating.
    Battery Council International is a not-for-profit organization with the
mission of promoting the interests of the international lead-acid battery
industry.  With more than 175 members worldwide, Battery Council International
(BCI) brings together lead-acid battery manufacturers and recyclers, marketers
and retailers, suppliers of raw materials and equipment, and industry
consultants.  In 1999, the Battery Council celebrated its 75th anniversary and
the 140th anniversary of the development of the lead-acid battery.  For more
information, please visit http://www.batterycouncil.org .
    Delphi Automotive Systems sells batteries in 62 countries.  With 11
manufacturing sites and 4 engineering and product development centers
worldwide, Delphi produces batteries for various industries, including the OE
and aftermarket automotive, heavy duty, farm and commercial vehicle, marine,
motorcycle and recreational vehicles.  Included under Delphi's Freedom brand
is a maintenance-free flooded lead acid battery and AGM technology.  For more
information about Delphi Automotive Systems, please visit Delphi's Virtual
PressRoom at http://www.delphiauto.com/vpr .
    About Ronald Pogue: Ronald M. Pogue is the business line executive (BLE)
for Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems' Energy Management Systems.
    Pogue joined the company in 1973, as an engineer with the Delco
Electronics Division in Kokomo, Ind.  He held a variety of engineering and
supervisory assignments until his transfer in 1985, to the former Delco-Remy
Division in Anderson, Ind. as staff engineer for operations and design
technology.  He was promoted to chief engineer of controls later that year.
In 1990, he assumed additional responsibility as chief engineer for ignition.
    Pogue was promoted to director of engineering and quality worldwide in
1992.  In 1994, he was named director of the electric hybrid and vehicle
propulsion systems business team for the former AC Delco Systems Division in
Indianapolis, Ind., and was given additional responsibility for the ignition
and sensor/solenoid business teams.  Pogue was named director of the battery
business team a year later.  In 1999, Pogue was named to his current position.
    Pogue holds a bachelor's degree in electrical technology from Purdue
University and a master's degree in management from Ball State University.  He
completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard University in
1990.

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