Earlier today, Honda issued a press release announcing prestigious recognition for its partnership with leading international automotive supplier, Continental. Yesterday, during a ceremony at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center in Detroit, the two companies were presented with a 2016 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Innovation Partnership Award for their partnership in developing the Bidirectional Long Range Communications (BLRC) System.
"We are proud the PACE Awards judges have chosen our collaboration with Honda for this prestigious recognition," said Jeff Klei, President of Continental North America. "Our close partnership fostered the development of innovative solutions to the challenges of providing safe and reliable bidirectional communication across significant distances, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and enabling OEM differentiation."
The innovative new technology allows for key fob/vehicle communication over distances previously thought to have been impossible. Through the implementation of BLRC technology, a driver can connect with her vehicle to start the engine, activate climate controls, and receive status feedback from up to one-third of a mile away, 20 times the range of traditional key fob systems.
"Building a successful partnership like the one forged with Continental does not happen overnight," said Frank Paluch, President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc. "It takes time, trust, teamwork and a singular goal – to deliver a product that provides great value to our customers. It is an honor to be recognized by the PACE award committee for this innovative collaboration."
