Press Release
Honda Chooses Delphi to Supply Generator for New Engine
09/17/96
Delphi Named Supplier of Generator for Honda's New V6 ANDERSON, Ind., Sept. 13 -- Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems' Anderson facility, Plant #11, has been awarded new business as a supplier of generators to Honda for their recently announced all-new V6 engine. This new 3.0 liter V6 engine is being produced in the United States at Honda's Anna, Ohio engine plant. It is the first Honda V6 engine produced in the United States. "We are excited about being a player on Honda's team," said Stan Owens, Anderson site manager. "The opportunity to provide generators for Honda represents a significant investment in our facility and our people," said Estes Boles, UAW Local 662 Shop Committee member. Generators, however, are not new to Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems. Delphi has been involved with electrical power generation since 1896 and the Anderson, Indiana facility has been producing generators since the early 1920s. In fact, Delphi produces more than 9 million Delcotron(TM) generators annually. Technical centers in the United States, Europe and Asia allow Delphi to design and develop generating systems for customers worldwide. Delphi offers a wide range of solutions and innovations to assist customers in vehicle system integration. The CS-13OD generator, produced for Honda and other customers worldwide, is a high output, small package, internal fan design. "Today's vehicles require higher consumption of electrical power while incorporating mass reduction and durability standards. Delphi Energy & Engine Management Systems' focus is to continually develop innovative technology and products to meet our customers' expectations and needs. We are excited to be supplying Honda with generators for their new U.S. V6 program," said Don Runkle, vice president and general manager. Delphi Automotive Systems, with headquarters in Pontiac, Mich., USA, is the world's largest and most diversified supplier of automotive components and systems. Delphi has more than 178,000 employees and operates 189 manufacturing facilities, 45 ventures and 17 technical centers in 37 countries. Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo. Delphi can now be found on the Internet at http://www.delphiauto.com.