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2010

Aug. 2010

A milestone in active driving safety
15th anniversary of series production for Bosch ESP®

Jul. 2010

New steering-angle sensor: Bosch LWS6
Cost-optimized model goes to series
Long-term strategy for electromobility
Bosch: working on the automobile of the future
Annual investment of 400 million euros
SB LiMotive lithium-ion technology
The car batteries of the future
Cost, energy density, and safety are central
Renewal of the mobile site for Bosch automotive aftermarket products (Japanese only)

Jun. 2010

New Business Field in the eMobility Arena:
Bosch Building Electric Drives for eBikes
Development Partner is Cannondale
Bosch releases a new silicone wiper refill blade "Silicone Plus Refill" exclusively for Aerotwin Multi in response to requests from customers (Japanese only)
Bosch Corporation: Official opening of Bosch R&D center expansion in Yokohama
Bosch "Clean Diesel Campaign" results
32,775 responses in two months, Majority feels that the image of clean diesel cars is "clean", "quiet" and "quick" (Japanese only)

May 2010

Bosch in Japan: Promising start in 1st Quarter of 2010 (Japanese only)
Bosch renews its lineup of Silver batteries for Japanese cars
"Hightec Silver II" puts the priority on long life in response to requests from users (Japanese only)
Cost-effective airbag control unit from Bosch
AB light goes into series production (Japanese only)
Extensive safety in the new Audi A8
Bosch predictive emergency braking system goes into series production

Apr. 2010

Annual Press Conference 2010

Good start to the new fiscal year
Bosch expects substantial recovery following
the crisis year 2009
Fehrenbach: return to positive result in 2010

Two new Bosch 10.8 volt battery tools
Battery impact driver and battery driver drill (Japanese only)

Mar. 2010

Bosch "Aerotwin Multi" flat wiper blades support KONDO RACING's victory in round 1 of the 2010 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series (Japanese only)
Change in the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH
Two new Bosch laser rangefinders
Multi-function laser rangefinders with maximum measurement range up to 250m/150m (Japanese only)
Only Wiper Blade to Be Awarded "Very Good" in Test
Bosch Aerotwin Clear Winner in ADAC Windshield Wiper Test

Feb. 2010

Award for new Bosch motorcycle ABS developed in Japan
ADAC, Europe's biggest automobile association, pays tribute to road-safety potential
Preliminary figures presented
Economic crisis takes heavy toll in fiscal 2009

Jan. 2010

Bosch "Clean Diesel Campaign"
Answer the quiz and apply to be one of 80 people to win special prizes and Bosch original goods (Japanese only)

2009

Dec. 2009

Compact and cost-effective
Bosch AB plus airbag control unit
New regulation to improve pedestrian safety
EU makes brake assist mandatory

Nov. 2009

Get the Bosch! Silver Battery Winter Campaign (Japanese only)
Two new Bosch multi-function battery impact drivers
New series features improved functionality and usability (Japanese only)
Bosch develops night vision system further
"Night Vision plus" identifies pedestrians
Driving in the dark becomes even safer
New Bosch 3D wheel alignment tester "FWA4630" greatly reduces the measurement time (Japanese only)
New Bosch multi-function jigsaw guide makes jigsaws even easier to use
Feature-packed guide brings out the fun of using jigsaws (Japanese only)

Oct. 2009

The 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009

Bosch Automotive Technology:
Well prepared for the shift in global markets

Dr. Bernd Bohr,
Chairman of the Bosch Automotive Group,
at the Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo, October 22, 2009

Bosch Automotive Technology
Well prepared for the shift in global markets
Gasoline and diesel engines
Bosch: The internal-combustion engine
to remain the technology of choice
Smaller engines, lower fuel consumption,
but same power output
Bosch alternative drive technologies
Components and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles
Bosch DI-Motronic
Direct injection technology for efficient and clean gasoline engines
Bosch common-rail systems for cars
Less consumption and lower emissions
Potential for future emissions regulations
Natural gas, ethanol, and biodiesel
Bosch injection systems for alternative fuels
Eco-friendly and resource-conserving
Reduced emissions, greater efficiency
Bosch Denoxtronic for clean diesels
Bosch transmission controls and components
Greater convenience, less consumption
For all types of automatic transmissions
Engine management and fuel-injection technology Bosch components for low-price vehicles
More safety, comfort, and agility
Bosch safety and driver assistance systems
High-performance Bosch assistance and safety systems go into series production
Comprehensive function package available in the market at the start of 2010
Bosch ultrasound sensors for the car
On the road to fully automatic parking
Bosch navigation is environmentally friendly:
Navigator and fuel saver in one device
Eco route focuses on ecological aspects
Multimedia reference system from Bosch:
New generation of infotainment systems
Dual architecture offers greatest operating safety
Simplified architecture for on-board networks
Safer, more flexible, and more cost-effective with the Bosch domain control unit (DCU)
More compact and even better performance
New Bosch ABS/ESP® technology
Series start for generation 9 scheduled for 2010
Third-generation Long-Range Radar
Bosch radar sensor even smaller and capable of superior results
Maiden voyage in Porsche Panamera
Bosch launches new motorcycle ABS
World's smallest unit with electro-hydraulic Combined Brake System (eCBS)
Bosch ESP® with Integrated Inertial Sensors launched in new Suzuki Kizashi
SB LiMotive at the IAA 2009
Lithium-ion technology for the automotive battery of the future
ZF Lenksysteme:
Clever savings: 10 Million Electric Power Steering Systems
Aerotwin Multi-Clip:
New patented universal adapter for speedy installation of Bosch Aerotwin wipers

Bosch "Aerotwin Multi" and "Platinum-Iridium Fusion" selected as winners in the "2009 Good Design Awards" (Japanese only)
Bosch begins sales of Webasto AG 's "Webasto Heater" for trucks that can be used even when engines are turned off instead of left idling during stops (Japanese only)
New Bosch disc grinder power tools
Smallest grip circumference makes them easy to use!
Exceptional durability and safety! Max power 960W! (Japanese only)

Sep. 2009

IAA 2009

In the wake of a deep recession
First signs of recovery
Structural change in the automotive industry expected

New Bosch compact diagnosis tester "KTS 340"
Handles everything from vehicle diagnosis to service and maintenance (Japanese only)
New Bosch power drill with a 14.4V lithium-ion battery
Compact, multi-functional all-in-one drill (Japanese only)

Aug. 2009

Percentage up again in 2008
81% of all newly registered cars in Germany with ESP®
Share in Europe also grows significantly
Bosch battery impact driver "Double Chance Campaign" (Japanese only)
Two new Bosch laser rangefinders
Choose from two of the world's smallest laser rangefinders based on function and price (Japanese only)

Jul. 2009

First application in brake control systems
Bosch ESP®premium with FlexRay interface
Two new Bosch battery-powered saber saws
New models combine high safety and usability (Japanese only)
New Bosch SDS-max rotary hammer & demolition hammer
Reduced vibration while working (Japanese only)
Electronic Stability Control ESC on the rise
Nearly every fifth new car equipped with live-saving technology
Bosch Hightec Silver Battery selected as a winner in the Functional Accessories Category for the "22nd Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun (Daily Automotive Newspaper) Car Parts & Accessories Awards 2009" (Japanese only)
High-precision PM & SOF measuring instrument "RTM215J Opacimeter" to be released: fully localized in Japanese for enhanced ease-of-use (Japanese only)

Jun. 2009

New Bosch power tools equipped with lithium-ion batteries
New models combine high safety and usability (Japanese only)
Get the Bosch! Silver Battery Summer Campaign  (Japanese only)

International Automotive Press Briefing 2009

Bosch technology for the future of mobility
Protecting the environment and preventing accidents are the main issues
Bosch as a systems supplier:
Many roads lead to the future of the car (Japanese only)
Safety, comfort, and agility –
Bosch driver assistance systems (Japanese only)
Function Networking:
Navigation as a Sensor System (Japanese only)
The internal-combustion engine of the future –
excellent economy and high power despite smaller size (Japanese only)
Special technology for a special market -
Fuel injection systems for low-price vehicles (Japanese only)
Powertrain electrification
Technologies, current status, and outlook (Japanese only)
Lithium-Ion Batteries –
Challenges and Milestones in their Development for Automotive Use (Japanese only)

Bosch invests in Technical Center Memanbetsu
Anticipation of increased ABS and ESC demand

May 2009

Bosch in Japan: Global recession affects results
Expansion of business beyond automotive technology sector (Japanese only)
Get the Bosch! Aerotwin 10th Anniversary Campaign (Japanese only)

Apr. 2009

Annual Press Conference 2009

Annual Press Conference 2009, Stuttgart

10th anniversary of the pioneer of flat blade wipers
"Aerotwin" series
Three new "Aerotwin Multi" products (Japanese only)
New model Bosch power driver drill equipped with a 14.4V lithium-ion battery
New generation model combines high functionality and usability (Japanese only)
New faces at Robert Bosch
Industrietreuhand KG and on the supervisory council of Robert Bosch GmbH
Sustainability – more topical than ever
Climate protection also in times of crisis
Urgent appeal to business
Groundbreaking ceremony for new solar production facility
1,100 new jobs at ersol
Investment of 530 million euros in Arnstadt
Power semiconductors for energy management
Bosch and Infineon sign a cooperation agreement
License agreement for power MOSFETs

Mar. 2009

New lineup of Bosch garden tools for 2009
New models feature improved usability and functionality (Japanese only)
European Parliament makes ESC mandatory
Comprehensive package of measures for more road safety
Starting shot for global cooperation with ZF Services
Bosch plans to acquire AutoCrew GmbH
Extension of portfolio for wholesalers and workshops

Feb. 2009

Apologies for the discordance of "country of origin" labels of several Automotive Aftermarket products
Announcement of newly-appointed president of Bosch Corporation (Japanese only)
SCR exhaust treatment for diesel engines
Bosch launches Denoxtronic in the U.S.
Lower emissions – less fuel consumption
ADAC "Yellow Angel" prize
Franz Fehrenbach honored by ADAC
as "Personality of the Year 2009"
ADAC executive committee recognizes ecologically oriented innovative strength
Air Conditioner Filters:
Air conditioner filter "Aeristo" series extended with eight new products for Mitsubishi vehicles (Japanese only)
Air Filters:
Eight new air filters that offer clean and safe engines released for imported cars (Japanese only)
Oil Filters:
Twelve new oil filters with outstanding filtering function released for imported cars (Japanese only)

Jan. 2009

Difficult year expected in 2009
Fehrenbach: corporate strategy paying off
Research and development expenditure remains high
Tire changers and wheel balancers to support precise maintenance activities (Japanese only)
Bosch Power Tools acquires parts of the Freud Group
Bosch further expands its business with power tool accessories
Investment of some 530 million euros in
ersol Solar Energy AG
Bosch expands solar production
Roughly 1100 new jobs to be created
PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch join forces on hybrid development
More and more models with fuel-saving technology
Bosch start/stop technology in Fiat 500
With smart sensors
Bosch team wins innovation and advanced technology award
Federal President Horst Köhler pays tribute to leading-edge technology