Yesterday, Honda issued a press release announcing that it recently earned a prestigious award for its partnership with leading international automotive supplier, Continental. The collaboration between the two companies resulted in the development of the Bidirectional Long Range Communications (BLRC) System, for which they earned a 2016 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Innovation Partnership Award.
"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 BLRC technology enables remote communication with a vehicle with a simple coin cell battery-powered key fob from up to a third of a mile away. Using the technology, a driver can activate climate controls, start the engine, and receive status feedback from 20 times the range of normal remote fob technology.
"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."
The award was presented to the two companies during the annual PACE Awards ceremony on April, 11.
