Automotive supplier Continental announced that it has been selected by Hyundai Motors India Limited (HMIL) to supply Thin Film Transistor (TFT) based instrumentation clusters for the Hyundai Creta. By adopting solutions like TFT, vehicle manufacturers in India are offering customers larger displays with higher definition.
The Creta was launched by Hyundai Motors India Limited in mid 2015as a compact SUV in India. Continental’s 3.2 inch TFT on the Creta’s interiors is an upgrade from the LCD screens conventionally used in passenger cars in India. This cluster represents the design possibilities offered by TFT technology. TFT display technology can be customized and are not just managers for the in-vehicle flow of information, but also offer quality graphics and bright colors.
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a partner, the automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provide solutions for the same.
Their product portfolio provides an array of products including instrument clusters, multifunctional and head-up displays, control units, access control and tire-information systems. They also provide infotainment systems, climate control units as well as services and solutions for telematics and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
According to Prasad C Basappa, Head of Business Unit, Instrumentation & Driver HMI at Continental Automotive Components India, “There is an increasing demand for programmable TFT screens in India as customers discover the limitless potential of this technology. Continental is proud and delighted to be Hyundai’s instrumentation partner for the phenomenally successful Creta.”