Walbro Automotive Selected to Design Fuel Storage and Delivery System for Future Chrysler Vehicle

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Walbro Automotive has been chosen by Chrysler Corporation to develop the fuel storage and delivery system for an upcoming vehicle. The project will be spearheaded by Walbro's newly-expanded Systems Engineering Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will oversee the design, development, and testing of the fuel system components, including fuel tanks, pumps, in-tank modules, and vapor management systems. The fuel tanks will utilize Walbro's multi-layer technology, providing the benefits of plastic tanks while meeting evaporative emissions standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Walbro Automotive will design and develop the fuel storage and delivery system for a future Chrysler vehicle.
  • The project will be led by Walbro's Systems Engineering Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with involvement from other facilities in Michigan, Indiana, and Connecticut.
  • The fuel tanks will be manufactured at Walbro's facility in Meriden, Connecticut, which is undergoing expansion to increase production capacity.
  • The Meriden facility will produce one million plastic fuel tanks annually to support customer requirements in the eastern United States.
  • Walbro Automotive has a global presence, with facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
  • Walbro Automotive is a leading designer and manufacturer of automotive fuel system components.

Statistics:

  • The Meriden facility will produce one million plastic fuel tanks annually.
  • Walbro Automotive has facilities in 12 countries, including the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea.
  • Walbro Automotive has joint ventures in France, Japan, Korea, and Brazil.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Walbro Automotive Selected to Design Fuel Storage and Delivery System for Future Chrysler Vehicle," December 4, 1995.
  • Walbro Automotive press release.