Cruise Into Summer With Award-Winning Delphi Freedom(TM) Marine Batteries

TROY, Mich., April 23 -- Delphi Product & Service Solutions, part of Delphi Corporation , announces the expansion of the award- winning Delphi Freedom(R) Marine battery line. The expanded line of Delphi Freedom(R) Marine batteries, made specifically for inboard and outboard marine engines and recreational vehicles, are engineered for high endurance in all types of weather conditions. Thicker grids and high-density active material allow multiple deep discharges during the life of the battery -- an important feature for marine batteries, which often require extended storage during winter months.

Delphi continues to be recognized for excellence in quality and delivery of its Freedom batteries and was recently so honored with excellence awards from both Honda and Toyota. Delphi's maintenance-free Freedom battery is a highly efficient, long-life power source, providing outstanding current conductivity due to its wrought lead-calcium grid design. High-density plates also provide excellent reserve capacity and cycling capability to help meet the increasing electrical accessory loads of today's vehicles.

Delphi's heavy-duty batteries are also designed to meet starting requirements for most large gasoline and diesel engines on heavy-duty service applications in construction, agriculture and transportation industries. Increased cycling ability also makes this battery suitable for coach, bus and off-road applications and provides ample cranking power even in extreme conditions.

Delphi's AGM Battery is an absorbent glass mat battery designed to meet the demands of a heavy-duty application. The electrolyte is absorbed by the unique glass mat design, similar to a sponge absorbing liquid. This creates a leak- and spill-proof design that can be mounted essentially in any orientation anywhere within the vehicle. The completely sealed battery with a one-way pressure valve, providing up to twice the life of flooded lead acid batteries and its rugged case design virtually eliminates the possibility of spillage and gives it unsurpassed durability and safety.

In addition to providing Freedom branded batteries, Delphi continues to focus on providing the independent aftermarket with OEM-quality vehicle electronics, such as air & fuel delivery parts, emissions products and HVAC components. All these products are supported by Delphi TechSource - component level technical assistance at 1.877.Go.Delphi and information access at http://go.delphi.com/ available to all Delphi customers.

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