SAE 2013 World Congress (2): Supplier Exhibits

New parts/powertrains improve efficiency and reduce fuel use

2013/05/20

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Summary
ZF presents resin composite brake pedal and suspension strut of plastic and aluminum
Hitachi Metal America displays a motor material with reduced rare earth
SL Corp. presents Around View Monitoring System
JATCO exhibits two CVTs
Delphi showcases In-vehicle wireless charging system
Parker Hannifin exhibits Permanent Magnet AC motor and mobile inverter
Pyung Hwa Industrial shows vibration-control systems
Core Molding Technologies further reduces weight of composite resin fender
Molding compound supplier BMCI introduces encapsulated sensor
FEV displays Euro 6-compliant engine under development
AVL presents battery and powertrain simulators

Summary

This report highlights the exhibits of auto parts/material suppliers at the SAE 2013 World Congress held on April 16-18, 2013, in Detroit, the U.S.

With the theme of the Congress this year, "Achieving Efficiency," participants introduced new technologies and parts/components to reduce vehicle weight, improve powertrain efficiency and reduce fuel consumption through increased electric operations in vehicles. Six OEMs set up their booths as in 2011 and 2012. Visitors slightly increased to approx. 10,000 this year from 9,000 last year and the number of parts/materials suppliers' booths increased slightly from last year to 170.

With the U.S. auto industry steadily recovering production and sales from Lehman's fall, the Detroit Auto Show, held in January at the same Cobo Hall, showed vibrant atmosphere. In contrast, the venue of the SAE World Congress this year was quiet, far from the Congress six or seven years ago, which was lively with many visitors, vehicles and parts/components exhibits.

Related Reports:	SAE 2013 World Congress (1): OEM Exhibits
	North American International Auto Show 2013 (1): US and European OEMs, Asian OEMs

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