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Delphi to Become Battery Supplier To International Truck and Engine Corp.

3 January 2001

Delphi to Become Battery Supplier To International Truck and Engine Corporation

    FLINT, Mich., Jan. 2 Delphi Automotive Systems
today announced a five-year agreement to supply original equipment heavy-duty
batteries as well as service batteries to International Truck and Engine
Corporation and their extensive national service network consisting of nearly
1,000 dealer locations.  Delphi's Energy & Chassis division will supply
batteries under International and Dynavolt(R) brand names.  The batteries will
be made at Delphi's Olathe, Kan. and Anaheim, Calif. facilities.  The first
shipment occurred in mid-December 2000.
    "We're pleased to be the supplier of choice for International," said Guy
Hachey, president, Delphi Energy & Chassis Systems.  "We have a proven track
record of quality in our battery portfolio and look forward to providing
solutions to International for years to come."
    The International branded heavy-duty batteries are maintenance free and
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) approved.  International branded heavy-
duty batteries are designed to withstand the punishment of commercial
applications.  These features translate into longer life and improved
performance.  Some additional new features include work hardened calcium
grids, steam treated high-density positive plates, flex rib cases and
non-accessible venting system.
    Leveraging its diverse technology portfolio, Delphi Automotive Systems is
also manufacturing the Dynavolt(R) series of maintenance free batteries to aid
International in competing in price sensitive market segments requiring
mid-range performance and durability.
    Select battery features were re-evaluated and performances competitively
repositioned, resulting in a less costly maintenance free product.
    "Our expertise and experience in developing and supplying batteries has
translated into producing applications for multiple industries, including
heavy duty truck, automotive, marine, electric/hybrid vehicles, and standby
battery energy storage systems," said Hachey.  "We will continue to strive to
be the world leader in technology, performance, quality and durability as we
look to meet the demands of the future."