• Participating in the consecutive three CIAPE, Bosch showcases its confidence in the long-term development in China.
• Bosch supports the development of new energy vehicles in China

Beijing, September 24, 2009 – Bosch exhibits its advanced automotive technologies and solutions at the 3rd China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) in Beijing. 11 Business Units of the Bosch Automotive Technology sector exhibited Bosch’s latest highly localized technologies and products offering clean, safe and economical solutions.

“We are very proud to consecutively participate in the all three tradeshows,” said Dr. Yudong Chen, Executive Vice President of Bosch (China) Investment Ltd, “CIAPE is an international pageant which established a very good technology and business platform for international and domestic auto parts enterprises.”

At Summit Forum, Bosch introduced its solution for electric vehicle and eco-friendly internal combustion

The CIAPE Summit Forum was held one day before the tradeshow opening. This forum attracted around 400 participants from the relevant government departments, international and domestic auto parts enterprises, and famous experts in Automotive Industry. During the forum, Dr. Yudong Chen addressed the speech to introduce Bosch’s innovations for electric vehicles and the consistent efforts in the area of clean and energy saving combustion engines.

Bosch has a wealth of experience in the new energy sector, including extensive know-how in battery, electric drive, and brakes as well as engine management and transmission control. In addition, the company has a wide range of components that can be used in both parallel and distributed hybrid systems, including powerful electric motors, power electronics, and DC/DC converters. “35 Bosch experts will be working in China to support our customers for the electric and hybrid projects by the end of this year, “said Dr. Yudong Chen.

Meanwhile, Dr. Chen also indicated that the traditional gasoline and diesel engines still have huge potential to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emission in the next 20 years. However, regardless of how cars are powered in the future, Bosch will not stop its innovation activities for safe driving.

Dr. Yudong Chen expressed,“ Bosch highly appreciates Chinese government’s quick response and effective stimulus plan for the China Automotive Industry’s recovery and long-term development. We would continually introduce our beneficial innovations to support the government’s agenda and OE customers for energy efficiency, emission reduction and vehicle safety.”

At Booth, Bosch exhibits its localization results for “Clean, Safe and Economical”

In the “clean and economical “area, Bosch showcases its highly localized gasoline direct injection GDI and Common Rail System CRS 1.3.

Combined the turbocharging technology, Bosch gasoline direct injection allows engines to deliver more power with reduced fuel consumption up to 15 percent compared to manifold injection systems. Through its joint venture, United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd., Bosch is gradually building up its local production capacity.

Cost-effective clean diesel solutions like CRS 1.3 were developed together with Weifu, specifically for Chinese market demands and well meet the cost requirement for passenger cars and light duty vehicles. CRS1.3 can meet CN3 emission standards and be easily upgraded to meet CN4. The high-pressure pump used in this system is the first Bosch CRS pump manufactured by Weifu.

In the “safe area”, Bosch exhibits its localized ESP® technology, airbag ECU and locally designed braking systems including braking actuation, foundation and AB10a Electronic Control Unit, which is tailor-made for the Chinese market aligned to global quality standards.

About Bosch in China

Bosch founded its first trading office in China as early as 1909. In 1926, the first car service workshop opened in Shanghai. Today, all Bosch business sectors are present in China: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology and Consumer Goods and Building Technology. The company operates 44 legal entities in China and has a holding company in Shanghai. Consolidated sales in China reached 2.2 billion euros in 2008. Some 20,200 Bosch associates in all legal entities and facilities are committed to bringing to Chinese customers the latest technology as well as the most reliable services to help improve their quality of life.

About the Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology, some 280,000 associates generated sales of 45.1 billion euros in fiscal 2008. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros, or eight percent of its sales revenue, for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com.cn