2009 -
Establishes ZT Plus, a partnership between Amerigon, BSST, and 5N Plus, Inc., to develop advanced thermoelectric materials.
2008 -
Launches 16 new vehicles for 2008 and 2009 model years; Amerigon's most ever in one calendar year. Ships four-millionth CCS® seat system, and first Heat Vent Seat™.
2007 -
Ships first non-automotive product, the Herman Miller C2™ personal climate control device. Ships three-millionth CCS system.
2006 -
Amerigon ships its two-millionth CCS unit; more than 20 car models offer CCS brand cooled/heated seats.
2005 -
Moved headquarters from California to Michigan.
2004 -
Amerigon ships its one-millionth CCS unit.
2003 -
Next generation MTM® introduced to the automotive market.
2002 -
Amerigon establishes BSST subsidiary (Advanced research in thermoelectrics).
2001 -
Amerigon divests from all other technologies to focus solely on thermoelectric technology due to tremendous growth and opportunity in the automotive market.
2000 -
CCS brand first introduced in the Asian market; featured on the Lexus 430 sedan
1999 -
CCS brand introduced on the Lincoln Navigator marking Amerigon's first high-volume North American automotive application.
1998 -
Amerigon adapts its thermoelectric technology for the automotive market (CCS) and is introduced initially on the Mark III conversion van.
1997 -
Amerigon partners with Yazaki corporation to develop interactive voice technology for use in automotive applications.
1993 -
Amerigon issues IPO.
1991 -
Amerigon is founded. Initial core product focus in:
- Electric vehicle technology
- Radar technology
- Interactive voice technology and
- Thermoelectric technology
CCS® Available in Aftermarket Nationwide
Amerigon is partnering with Classic Soft Trim (CST) to offer heated and cooled seat systems in the custom car, retrofit, and automotive aftermarket industry nationwide.
More: Aftermarket News Release
The Greening of Automotive HVAC
Amerigon BSST subsidiary has been selected as a partner in the U.S. DOE project to develop thermoelectric technology for automotive heating and cooling. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, engine load, and greenhouse gas emissions.