Delphi and Sirius Bring Satellite Radio to Commercial Truck Drivers

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 28, 2002 -- Truck drivers log more than 150 billion miles each year traversing the country, which makes it hard to enjoy traditional radio programming for long. With the introduction of satellite radio broadcasts, Delphi is helping commercial vehicle manufacturers address these limitations for drivers by offering receivers for Sirius Satellite Radio service.

Delphi is featuring the receivers at the 2002 American Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition, marking the introduction of Sirius receivers validated specifically for heavy-duty trucks.

"Truck drivers, more than anyone, know the constraints of traditional radio," said Bob Schumacher, business line executive for Delphi's Wireless and Mobile MultiMedia businesses. "We wanted to not only offer the capability to receive Sirius' high-quality programming, but we wanted to provide units specifically built for the harsher environment of commercial vehicles."

"We provide 100 channels of digital quality radio, including 60 stations of commercial-free music, to offer a high level of choice to help keep drivers informed and entertained while on the road," said Walter Kerner, Sirius senior director, special markets. "With choices in virtually every music genre plus sports, news and entertainment channels, drivers really appreciate the value of Sirius satellite radio."

In addition to the luxury of coast-to-coast coverage, digital-quality sound and a wide variety of programming options from Sirius' 100 channels, drivers will have the satisfaction of knowing that with Delphi's system they are receiving original equipment quality. The user interface for the satellite receivers is simple and easy to use. The alphanumeric LCD provides information including the channel, type of music and song and artist name.

"The cab environment is vastly different from that of a passenger vehicle and the fact that these units were designed and validated specifically to cab conditions and to meet the tough SAE heavy-duty performance specifications sets them apart from aftermarket versions currently available," added Schumacher.