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Aug. 2010
2010/08 A milestone in active driving safety
15th anniversary of series production for Bosch ESP®

Jul. 2010
2010/07 New steering-angle sensor: Bosch LWS6
Cost-optimized model goes to series
2010/07 Long-term strategy for electromobility
Bosch: working on the automobile of the future
Annual investment of 400 million euros
2010/07 SB LiMotive lithium-ion technology
The car batteries of the future
Cost, energy density, and safety are central
2010/07 Renewal of the mobile site for Bosch automotive aftermarket products (Japanese only)

Jun. 2010
2010/06 New Business Field in the eMobility Arena:
Bosch Building Electric Drives for eBikes
Development Partner is Cannondale
2010/06 Bosch releases a new silicone wiper refill blade "Silicone Plus Refill" exclusively for Aerotwin Multi in response to requests from customers (Japanese only)
2010/06 Bosch Corporation: Official opening of Bosch R&D center expansion in Yokohama
2010/06 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
2010/05 Bosch in Japan: Promising start in 1st Quarter of 2010 (Japanese only)
2010/05 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)
2010/05 Cost-effective airbag control unit from Bosch
AB light goes into series production (Japanese only)
2010/05 Extensive safety in the new Audi A8
Bosch predictive emergency braking system goes into series production

Apr. 2010

Annual Press Conference 2010
2010/04 Good start to the new fiscal year
Bosch expects substantial recovery following
the crisis year 2009
Fehrenbach: return to positive result in 2010
2010/04 Two new Bosch 10.8 volt battery tools
Battery impact driver and battery driver drill (Japanese only)

Mar. 2010
2010/03 Bosch "Aerotwin Multi" flat wiper blades support KONDO RACING's victory in round 1 of the 2010 AUTOBACS SUPER GT Series (Japanese only)
2010/03 Change in the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH
2010/03 Two new Bosch laser rangefinders
Multi-function laser rangefinders with maximum measurement range up to 250m/150m (Japanese only)
2010/03 Only Wiper Blade to Be Awarded "Very Good" in Test
Bosch Aerotwin Clear Winner in ADAC Windshield Wiper Test

Feb. 2010
2010/02 Award for new Bosch motorcycle ABS developed in Japan
ADAC, Europe's biggest automobile association, pays tribute to road-safety potential
2010/02 Preliminary figures presented
Economic crisis takes heavy toll in fiscal 2009

Jan. 2010
2010/01 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

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Dec. 2009
2009/12 Compact and cost-effective
Bosch AB plus airbag control unit
2009/12 New regulation to improve pedestrian safety
EU makes brake assist mandatory

Nov. 2009
2009/11 Get the Bosch! Silver Battery Winter Campaign (Japanese only)
2009/11 Two new Bosch multi-function battery impact drivers
New series features improved functionality and usability (Japanese only)
2009/11 Bosch develops night vision system further
"Night Vision plus" identifies pedestrians
Driving in the dark becomes even safer
2009/11 New Bosch 3D wheel alignment tester "FWA4630" greatly reduces the measurement time (Japanese only)
2009/11 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
2009/10/22

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
2009/10/22 Bosch Automotive Technology
Well prepared for the shift in global markets
2009/10/22 Gasoline and diesel engines
Bosch: The internal-combustion engine
to remain the technology of choice
Smaller engines, lower fuel consumption,
but same power output
2009/10/22 Bosch alternative drive technologies
Components and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles
2009/10/22 Bosch DI-Motronic
Direct injection technology for efficient and clean gasoline engines
2009/10/22 Bosch common-rail systems for cars
Less consumption and lower emissions
Potential for future emissions regulations
2009/10/22 Natural gas, ethanol, and biodiesel
Bosch injection systems for alternative fuels
Eco-friendly and resource-conserving
2009/10/22 Reduced emissions, greater efficiency
Bosch Denoxtronic for clean diesels
2009/10/22 Bosch transmission controls and components
Greater convenience, less consumption
For all types of automatic transmissions
2009/10/22 Engine management and fuel-injection technology Bosch components for low-price vehicles
2009/10/22 More safety, comfort, and agility
Bosch safety and driver assistance systems
2009/10/22 High-performance Bosch assistance and safety systems go into series production
Comprehensive function package available in the market at the start of 2010
2009/10/22 Bosch ultrasound sensors for the car
On the road to fully automatic parking
2009/10/22 Bosch navigation is environmentally friendly:
Navigator and fuel saver in one device
Eco route focuses on ecological aspects
2009/10/22 Multimedia reference system from Bosch:
New generation of infotainment systems
Dual architecture offers greatest operating safety
2009/10/22 Simplified architecture for on-board networks
Safer, more flexible, and more cost-effective with the Bosch domain control unit (DCU)
2009/10/22 More compact and even better performance
New Bosch ABS/ESP® technology
Series start for generation 9 scheduled for 2010
2009/10/22 Third-generation Long-Range Radar
Bosch radar sensor even smaller and capable of superior results
Maiden voyage in Porsche Panamera
2009/10/22 Bosch launches new motorcycle ABS
World's smallest unit with electro-hydraulic Combined Brake System (eCBS)
2009/10/22 Bosch ESP® with Integrated Inertial Sensors launched in new Suzuki Kizashi
2009/10/22 SB LiMotive at the IAA 2009
Lithium-ion technology for the automotive battery of the future
2009/10/22 ZF Lenksysteme:
Clever savings: 10 Million Electric Power Steering Systems
2009/10/22 Aerotwin Multi-Clip:
New patented universal adapter for speedy installation of Bosch Aerotwin wipers
2009/10 Bosch "Aerotwin Multi" and "Platinum-Iridium Fusion" selected as winners in the "2009 Good Design Awards" (Japanese only)
2009/10 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)
2009/10 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
2009/09 In the wake of a deep recession
First signs of recovery
Structural change in the automotive industry expected
2009/09 New Bosch compact diagnosis tester "KTS 340"
Handles everything from vehicle diagnosis to service and maintenance (Japanese only)
2009/09 New Bosch power drill with a 14.4V lithium-ion battery
Compact, multi-functional all-in-one drill (Japanese only)

Aug. 2009
2009/08 Percentage up again in 2008
81% of all newly registered cars in Germany with ESP®
Share in Europe also grows significantly
2009/08 Bosch battery impact driver "Double Chance Campaign" (Japanese only)
2009/08 Two new Bosch laser rangefinders
Choose from two of the world's smallest laser rangefinders based on function and price (Japanese only)

Jul. 2009
2009/07 First application in brake control systems
Bosch ESP®premium with FlexRay interface
2009/07 Two new Bosch battery-powered saber saws
New models combine high safety and usability (Japanese only)
2009/07 New Bosch SDS-max rotary hammer & demolition hammer
Reduced vibration while working (Japanese only)
2009/07 Electronic Stability Control ESC on the rise
Nearly every fifth new car equipped with live-saving technology
2009/07 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)
2009/07 High-precision PM & SOF measuring instrument "RTM215J Opacimeter" to be released: fully localized in Japanese for enhanced ease-of-use (Japanese only)

Jun. 2009
2009/06 New Bosch power tools equipped with lithium-ion batteries
New models combine high safety and usability (Japanese only)
2009/06 Get the Bosch! Silver Battery Summer Campaign  (Japanese only)

International Automotive Press Briefing 2009
2009/06 Bosch technology for the future of mobility
Protecting the environment and preventing accidents are the main issues
2009/06 Bosch as a systems supplier:
Many roads lead to the future of the car (Japanese only)
2009/06 Safety, comfort, and agility –
Bosch driver assistance systems (Japanese only)
2009/06 Function Networking:
Navigation as a Sensor System (Japanese only)
2009/06 The internal-combustion engine of the future –
excellent economy and high power despite smaller size (Japanese only)
2009/06 Special technology for a special market -
Fuel injection systems for low-price vehicles (Japanese only)
2009/06 Powertrain electrification
Technologies, current status, and outlook (Japanese only)
2009/06 Lithium-Ion Batteries –
Challenges and Milestones in their Development for Automotive Use (Japanese only)
2009/06 Bosch invests in Technical Center Memanbetsu
Anticipation of increased ABS and ESC demand

May 2009
2009/05 Bosch in Japan: Global recession affects results
Expansion of business beyond automotive technology sector (Japanese only)
2009/05 Get the Bosch! Aerotwin 10th Anniversary Campaign (Japanese only)

Apr. 2009

Annual Press Conference 2009
2009/04 Annual Press Conference 2009, Stuttgart
2009/04 10th anniversary of the pioneer of flat blade wipers
"Aerotwin" series
Three new "Aerotwin Multi" products (Japanese only)
2009/04 New model Bosch power driver drill equipped with a 14.4V lithium-ion battery
New generation model combines high functionality and usability (Japanese only)
2009/04 New faces at Robert Bosch
Industrietreuhand KG and on the supervisory council of Robert Bosch GmbH
2009/04 Sustainability – more topical than ever
Climate protection also in times of crisis
Urgent appeal to business
2009/04 Groundbreaking ceremony for new solar production facility
1,100 new jobs at ersol
Investment of 530 million euros in Arnstadt
2009/04 Power semiconductors for energy management
Bosch and Infineon sign a cooperation agreement
License agreement for power MOSFETs

Mar. 2009
2009/03 New lineup of Bosch garden tools for 2009
New models feature improved usability and functionality (Japanese only)
2009/03 European Parliament makes ESC mandatory
Comprehensive package of measures for more road safety
2009/03 Starting shot for global cooperation with ZF Services
Bosch plans to acquire AutoCrew GmbH
Extension of portfolio for wholesalers and workshops

Feb. 2009
2009/02 Apologies for the discordance of "country of origin" labels of several Automotive Aftermarket products
2009/02/06 Announcement of newly-appointed president of Bosch Corporation (Japanese only)
2009/02 SCR exhaust treatment for diesel engines
Bosch launches Denoxtronic in the U.S.
Lower emissions – less fuel consumption
2009/02 ADAC "Yellow Angel" prize
Franz Fehrenbach honored by ADAC
as "Personality of the Year 2009"
ADAC executive committee recognizes ecologically oriented innovative strength
2009/02 Air Conditioner Filters:
Air conditioner filter "Aeristo" series extended with eight new products for Mitsubishi vehicles (Japanese only)
2009/02 Air Filters:
Eight new air filters that offer clean and safe engines released for imported cars (Japanese only)
2009/02 Oil Filters:
Twelve new oil filters with outstanding filtering function released for imported cars (Japanese only)

Jan. 2009
2009/01 Difficult year expected in 2009
Fehrenbach: corporate strategy paying off
Research and development expenditure remains high
2009/01 Tire changers and wheel balancers to support precise maintenance activities (Japanese only)
2009/01 Bosch Power Tools acquires parts of the Freud Group
Bosch further expands its business with power tool accessories
2009/01 Investment of some 530 million euros in
ersol Solar Energy AG
Bosch expands solar production
Roughly 1100 new jobs to be created
2009/01 PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch join forces on hybrid development
2009/01 More and more models with fuel-saving technology
Bosch start/stop technology in Fiat 500
2009/01 With smart sensors
Bosch team wins innovation and advanced technology award
Federal President Horst Köhler pays tribute to leading-edge technology