Honeywell's Garrett Unit Hosts Ride and Drive To Showcase New Turbo Technologies

Production Cars from U.S., Europe, Australia and Brazil Demonstrate Turbocharging Can Provide Fuel-Efficient Performance

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 12 -- To demonstrate that turbocharged passenger cars can provide drivers with fuel-efficient performance, Garrett Engine Boosting Systems, a business unit of Honeywell is hosting a turbo ride and drive in Detroit from May 12-15. At the event, executives from DaimlerChrysler, General Motors and Ford Motor Co. and media members will get a chance to drive a wide variety of turbocharged vehicles and to test them against their non-turbo counterparts.

"We're demonstrating to the U.S. marketplace that turbos give consumers great performance and increased fuel economy compared to larger, non-turbo- powered vehicles," said Rob Gillette, president and CEO of Garrett. "Plus, turbocharged cars are incredibly fun to drive."

Many of the turbo models that are popular in Europe for their ability to provide responsive performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency are not available in the United States. "One percent of gasoline passenger vehicles in the U.S. are turbocharged, while in Europe the turbo gas market is 10 percent and growing. If you also look at the wide acceptance of turbo diesels in Europe, it's clear that they are far ahead of the U.S. in taking advantage of the benefits of turbo technology."

In simplest terms, a turbocharger is a sophisticated air pump that recaptures wasted exhaust gases and forces more air into the engine, thereby delivering more power. Although automakers traditionally relied on turbochargers for some high-end performance cars, they are now increasingly being used to make smaller, more efficient engines to replace larger, less efficient engines.

This turbo renaissance, led by Europeans automakers, is happening as automakers face increasing fuel efficiency pressures as vehicles become larger and heavier, while at the same time consumers demand more power and performance. Turbos give increased performance, increased fuel efficiency, decreased emissions, and a strong market differentiator that helps build exciting cars and light trucks.

Automakers are using advanced Garrett turbos in everything from the 700 cc Smart car (a small, European city car) to the 6.0 liter 12-cylinder twin turbo Bentley Continental GT.

The vehicles that automakers and media will have a chance to drive include two Ford Falcons from Australia, the Euro-only Ford Focus RS, two versions of the Saab 9-3 (same engine, different turbos), the VW Parati (Brazilian wagon), two Jeep Liberties (one turbo, one without), the Volvo XC90 and three turbodiesels: the BMW 530d, the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Volvo S80.

Honeywell International is a diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers with aerospace products and services; control technologies; automotive products; specialty chemicals; fibers; and electronic materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HON, as well as on the London, Chicago and Pacific Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Additional information on the company is available at www.honeywell.com. Garrett Engine Boosting Systems is a division of Honeywell Transportation and Power Systems. With 1.4 billion in revenues, Garrett is the world's leading innovator of turbocharging technology.

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