Delphi was one of 21 leading suppliers honored for overall entrepreneurial performance. With this award, Volkswagen AG recognized Delphi as one of its most important business partners and acknowledged Delphi’s outstanding performance as a contributor to the group’s success. The company also cited Delphi’s excellent quality levels and high-ranking competitiveness as helping it meet ambitious CO2 targets. Delphi was complimented for its continued development of solenoid technology for diesel common rail systems and the Volkswagen group said it looks forward to partnering with Delphi in future projects.

Delphi’s award specifically recognized performance on Volkswagen’s 1.2-liter, three-cylinder Euro 5 programs. Delphi’s global support during development, including the balance between cost and technology, contributed to significantly reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

Rodney O'Neal, chief executive officer and president of Delphi, accepted the award during the ceremony in Dresden, Germany, at the “Gläserne Manufaktur” plant where Volkswagen builds the Phaeton luxury sedan featuring Delphi’s ultrasonic alarm module and immobilizer. “This award from one of our largest customers is representative of Delphi’s significant role as a partner with Volkswagen and illustrates the exceptional work of our diesel team,” said O'Neal. Michael Gassen, president Delphi Europe, Middle-East and Africa added: “We are very proud that the Volkswagen Group recognized the excellent performance of our diesel technology which is gaining strong interest in the industry.”

Delphi offers the industry’s best value light duty common rail systems (Multec servo solenoid) that provide performance equivalent to servo piezo technology. Delphi’s system offers simple, modular, robust and precise fuel injection. The system is suited for a wide range of applications and can offer pressures up to 2,500 bar to help car manufacturers meet Euro 6, step 2 and Euro 7 emissions standards.