What a great way to start the year! Johnson Controls proudly presents “Creating Smart Environments" - smartly created enhanced vehicle interior innovations that offer a much convenient, sustainable safe world. According to my source, stylish merchandise, systems, equipments and future concepts from Johnson Controls will be the main point of the group’s contribution at the 2008 North American International Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit. The much awaited event is definitely the mirror of a glorious automotive industry in the future.
In addition to this, the convention will highlight one of the world’s leading automotive shows. The media and invited guests have full access next week on Sunday, January 13, 2008.
"In the global auto industry, demand for systems and products that reflect innovation, ingenuity and smart design has never been greater than it is today. With a commitment to ‘Creating Smart Environments,’ we acknowledge the importance of delivering products with features, functions and performance that are intelligently-crafted and well-integrated," he said. "The ultimate goal is to provide innovative products and technology to our customers that enrich the experience of automotive consumers," says Jeff Williams, the group vice president and general manager of the North America for the Automotive Experience business arm of Johnson Controls.
To give you a sneak peek on the products, technologies and concepts that Johnson Controls will showcase at the 2008 NAIAS event, dig in with these bits of information courtesy of The Auto Channel. Check this out:
- The I3 Concept Vehicle, a medium-size crossover plug-in electric vehicle, with a full-featured interior reflecting the themes of "Ingenuity, Integration and Interface." It’s packed with the latest innovations from Johnson Controls in seating, safety, storage, comfort and convenience — and integrates a fuel-efficient, lithium-ion hybrid battery produced by the company.
- The CrafTec ™ interior, which features finely crafted products manufactured using a portfolio of advanced, single-step production processes created by Johnson Controls.
- An all-new, "earth-friendly" headliner that features biomaterials, and requires no VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
- Current- and future-generation batteries and other power solutions for conventional vehicles, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs).
- Other industry innovations in electronics, instrument panels, door panels, floor consoles, overhead consoles - and more.