ITT Automotive Introduces Electronic Stability Program, Innovations in Systems and Modules at SAE '98

19 February 1998
ITT Automotive Introduces Electronic Stability Program, Innovations in Systems and Modules at SAE '98

    AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19 -- ITT Automotive will introduce
Significant innovations in systems, sensors and stability management at the
1998 SAE International Congress and Exposition at Cobo Center in Detroit
(Booth #2129).
    On Monday, February 23, ITT Automotive senior engineer Phil Headley will
provide interested media with a brief technical overview of the Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) and simulator demonstrations of this exciting new
safety technology.  The briefing will take place from 2:45 until approximately
3:15 p.m. in ITT Automotive's display area (booth #2129).  Media and showgoers
will have a first-hand opportunity to experience ESP using the world's most
sophisticated and realistic ESP simulator at ITT Automotive's booth during the
show.
    Recent developments include:

    Safety
    *  Brake Assist, Brake by Wire, Electronic Stability Program, Intelligent
Cruise Control and ABS Plus -- advances in vehicle control and safety.

    Convenience
    *  Park Assist -- provides an acoustic message to drivers to warn them of
obstacles hidden from view.  Once an obstacle is detected, the system will
sound a tone that becomes continuous at a distance of about 10 in., or 25 cm.

    Electronics
    *  Steering Angle Sensor with Integrated Clock Spring -- steering angle
sensor which measures absolute steering wheel angle and rate of angle change.

    Air and Thermal Management
    *   Hydraulic Engine Cooling -- through systems integration, delivers
improved engine and air conditioning cooling during idle and heavy load
conditions.

    ITT Automotive is also currently engaged in a national safe driving
initiative -- "Drive Safer America!" -- which is designed to educate consumers
about the benefits of safe driving habits and the proper use of anti-lock
brakes and other safety technologies.
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SOURCE  ITT Automotive