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World first driverless parking system developed by Bosch and Mercedes-Benz approved for commercial use
Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has approved Bosch and Mercedes-Benz’s highly automated parking system for use in the P6 parking garage run by APCOA at Stuttgart Airport. This makes it the world’s first highly automated driverless parking function to SAE Level 4¹ to be officially approved for commercial use. Drivers drive in to the…
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Bosch Announces New AeroClip Adapter for Efficient Windshield Wiping at High Speeds
The Bosch Aerotwin with new AeroClip adapter – an aerodynamically optimized connection between wiper blade and wiper arm – increases the contact pressure against the windshield, preventing the wiper from being lifted by the airstream. The result is improved wiping results, even at higher speeds. The Aerotwin with AeroClip adapter features the Power Protection Plus…
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Bosch Announces World’s First Universal Electric Car Charging Cable
Bosch today announced World’s first electric-car charging cable with integrated technology for flexible recharging without a control box.The three-phase cable enables so-called mode 2 and mode 3 AC charging at up to 22 kilowatts. With the flexible smart charging cable, there is no need for a wallbox when recharging at home. This is what customers…
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Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20 percent lower CO₂ emissions
Following on from R33 Blue Diesel, Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now come up with a low-carbon gasoline. Their new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33 percent renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20 percent per kilometer driven. This means a fleet of 1,000 VW Golf VIII…
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Bosch launches world’s first fully integrated split screen for motorcycles
Bosch today announced the launch of world’s first fully integrated split screen for motorcycles. A freely programmable split screen that simultaneously displays vehicle information and app content from a smartphone was once reserved exclusively for premium cars. Bosch’s new integrated connectivity cluster is making this feature available for motorcycles in the form of a 10.25-inch…
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Bosch Develops World’s Fastest PCR Test for SARS-CoV-2
Bosch has developed a new rapid test for its Vivalytic analysis device to detect the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen. The test provides a reliable result in 39 minutes and is currently the fastest polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test worldwide. Bosch’s new rapid test is predestined for decentralized use in mobile test centers at freeway service stations or…
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Bosch and Weichai Power increase efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines to 50 percent
Bosch and Weichai, China’s largest manufacturer of engines for commercial vehicles have made a huge leap forward in engine technology. The two partners have successfully increased the efficiency of Weichai diesel engine for heavy commercial vehicles up to 50 percent, thus setting a new global benchmark. Currently, thermal efficiency for truck engines averages around 46…
