Aisin Group to Exhibit at International Motor Show in Frankfurt

Sep. 14, 2015

News Release

Aisin Group booth (Conceptual view)

Four companies*1 in the Aisin Group will jointly exhibit at the "66th Internationale Automobil Ausstellung" that will be held by Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 17 (Thursday) to September 27 (Sunday).

At the International Motor Show, the Aisin Group will present its products and technologies on the themes of "Environment and Fuel Efficiency," "Security and Safety," and "Comfort and Convenience," including an integrated system display of solutions for hybrid vehicles that the Aisin Group provides such as its small torque capacity FWD hybrid transmission, electric pump, and regenerative braking system, as well as products that support the safety of a motorized society such as active rear steering and driver monitoring systems.

The booth will also show a video on a "heat management technology" concept that the Aisin Group is pursuing to enhance energy efficiency. The video will introduce a method for effectively using heat and heat energy that creates and distributes the appropriate amount of heat in collaboration with multiple products such as the water pump and grill shutter.

Image of video exhibit on "heat management technology"


Other than the above, the booth will also have a wide range of products and technologies handled by the Aisin Group, including various transmissions such as automatic transmissions and manual transmissions, brake products, and car navigation systems, to further boost sales to European automakers.

※1 Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., Aisin AW Co., Ltd., Aisin AI Co., Ltd., and ADVICS Co., Ltd.

[Key products to be exhibited]

・Demonstration vehicle

The vehicle will feature 40 of the Aisin Group's key products mounted on an actual-size chassis to give a clear picture of their locations and structures.

<Environment and Fuel Efficiency>

・High torque capacity FWD 8-speed automatic transmission
・Small torque capacity FWD hybrid transmission
・Electric water pump
・Electric oil pump
・Variable valve timing with multiple locking mechanism
・Regenerative braking system
・Hybrid damper
・Grill shutter

<Safety>

・Occupant weight sensor
・Power tilt & telescopic steering column
・Multifunction driver monitoring system
・Electric-assisted parking brake
・Active rear steering

<Comfort and Convenience>

・High torque capacity FWD 6-speed manual transmission
・Car navigation system