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Co-operation
Cooperation with equipment manufacturers
PSA Peugeot Citroën has also joined forces with a number of equipment
manufacturers to strengthen the technological alliances needed to develop
innovative new products. These partnerships are aimed at offering Peugeot
and Citroën customers even more efficient, reliable, safe and comfortable
cars. As part of this commitment, technological innovation plans have been
signed with the following suppliers.
Bosch
In June 2002, PSA Peugeot Citroën and German OEM R. Bosch have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a technological innovation plan. This plan focuses on safety, passenger comfort, pollution control and fuel consumption.
Trèves
In early 2001, a technological innovation plan was signed with French equipment
manufacturer Trèves, concentrating on passenger comfort, noise levels
and safety. The aim is to develop innovative solutions for interior compartment
design and for integrated safety systems in the interior compartment and
the engine bay.
Magneti Marelli
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Italian automotive equipment manufacturer Magneti
Marelli have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a technological
innovation plan. The plan will focus on drivetrains and chassis modules,
heating and cooling systems management, onboard telematics and communications
systems, and electrical and electronic equipment.
Pechiney
The agreement with Pechiney in 2000 covers two aspects: 1) a technological
innovation plan to develop aluminum applications in Peugeot and Citroën
vehicles, with the goal of finding innovative ways to make vehicles lighter,
and 2) a long-term sourcing contract.
Valeo
In 1999, a technological innovation plan was launched with French equipment
manufacturer aleo to improve the active safety and comfort features of Peugeot
and Citroën vehicles.
Delphi
In 1999, a technological innovation plan was signed with Delphi in the areas
of active and passive safety, passenger comfort and onboard energy management.
In November 2001, both partners presented three demonstration models which
incorporate technologies designed together under the terms of this innovation
plan.
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