Visteon, Southwall, and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory Announce Favorable Test Results Of XIR(R) Solar Reflective Film in Automotive Glazing

    DEARBORN, Mich., May 24 Visteon Corporation ,
Southwall Technologies, Inc. , and the U.S. Department of
Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today announced favorable
results from a July 2000 desert test program.  Results of the program
demonstrate that a test vehicle equipped with Southwall's XIR(R) transparent,
infrared reflecting film, had significantly reduced interior temperatures and
would exhibit approximately a 3 percent improvement in fuel economy, compared
to the control vehicle equipped with standard tinted glass, if the air
conditioning compressor capacity was reduced appropriately.
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    The collaborative test program included wind tunnel evaluations, as well
as road tests.  Wind tunnel testing was performed at Visteon facilities in
Michigan to determine a baseline condition.  Outdoor testing was conducted in
Phoenix, Arizona, and involved side-by-side comparative results, which helped
assess the impact of XIR(R) film on both vehicle fuel economy and passenger
comfort.
    The test was conducted with a North American luxury sedan that was
equipped with standard solar tint glass and used as a baseline.  The same
vehicle was later re-glazed with laminated XIR(R) glass and subjected to the
same testing.  The glass was produced by Visteon's Glass operations and
Southwall Technologies.  The test results were based upon data obtained from
multiple thermocouple readings, as well as subjective passenger feedback
recorded while the vehicles where undergoing the simulated city cycle that
included stop-and-go, steady speed and stationary driving conditions.
    The test data were first analyzed by Visteon's Climate Systems Product
Development Center to determine the impact of XIR(R) glass on passenger
comfort levels.  The results demonstrated a reduction of approximately 20-25
percent in "time to comfort."  The occupants of the test vehicle took an
average time of 16 minutes in achieving a comfortable interior temperature,
compared to about 21 minutes for the occupants of the control vehicle.
    "We're very encouraged by these test results," said Cliff Dawson, Director
of Visteon's Glass operations.  "Visteon's Glass operations has been
developing solar control products for many years, so we are pleased by the
results of these tests as they will provide us with the data required to move
forward with the overall Solar Control program."
    In order to assess the effect of XIR(R) glass on vehicle fuel economy,
Visteon's Climate Systems Product Development Center used a North American
luxury sedan to predict the potential reduction of the air-conditioning
compressor load.  The air-conditioner compressor capacity can be reduced
because the parked vehicle is cooler due to the XIR(R) glass.
    NREL simulated the fuel use of the luxury sedan with the downsized air-
conditioner driven over the simulated city cycle using its ADVISOR program,
which is designed for quick analysis of the performance and fuel economy of
vehicles.  With the air-conditioning performance matched to the baseline
luxury sedan, the luxury sedan that was equipped with XIR(R) glass and a
downsized air-conditioner had a 3 percent improvement in fuel economy over the
simulated city cycle.
    "These test results clearly demonstrate that our heat reflecting XIR(R)
can provide significant benefits to automotive designers and the general
consumer," said Southwall's President and CEO Thomas G. Hood.  "The fuel
efficiency numbers are particularly encouraging in light of today's increased
emphasis on energy efficiency."
    The XIR(R) film is encapsulated between two pieces of vinyl and,
subsequently, inserted between two pieces of glass to make an infrared
reflecting, UV absorbing barrier.  The XIR(R) film is used in more than
1,000,000 new cars a year to keep occupants safer, more comfortable and to
protect the car interior from extreme degradation due to ultraviolet light.
In Europe, there are more than 16 models currently using the XIR(R)
technology.  Southwall's new XIR(R) film plant in Dresden, Germany, is
currently operational with the first of several new sputtering machines coming
on stream this summer.

    Southwall Technologies, Inc.
    Southwall Technologies (http://www.southwall.com ) designs and produces
technologically advanced thin film coatings that selectively absorb, reflect
or transmit electromagnetic radiation.  Southwall products are used in a
number of architectural, automotive and electronic products to enhance optical
and thermal performance characteristics, improve user comfort and reduce
energy costs.  Southwall exports advanced thin film coatings to over 25
countries around the world for use in products manufactured by such companies
as Audi, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Renault, Peugeot-Citroen, Volvo, Mitsubishi
Electric, and Samsung.

    National Renewable Energy Laboratory
    NREL (http://www.nrel.gov ) is a national laboratory operated by Midwest Research
Institute, Battelle, and Bechtel for the U.S. Department of Energy.  NREL
develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices,
advances related science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and
innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals.

    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 82,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 130 technical,
manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 23 countries.
    This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Words such as
"estimated" and "potentially" signify forward-looking statements.  Forward-
looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but
rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties.  Some of these risks
and uncertainties are identified in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2001.  Should any risks
and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have
material adverse effects on Visteon's business, financial condition and
results of operations.

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