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The Hindu : y>Bosch showcases components for diesel and petrol segments

A t the recent Bosch media technology day held in Bangalore, the company showcased its strong interest in taking its automotive components and solutions to the next level of efficiency for the Indian market.

Bosch has always seen India as a market for diesel engines due to inherent fuel efficiency requirements. It has also projected the diesel Low Price Vehicle segment to grow at approximately 30 per cent per annum. The task of inducting a smaller common-rail diesel engine into such a segment requires just the kind of specialised components which Bosch has conceived completely in-house using efficient pumps, injectors and ECUs while retaining stringent Euro4 /BS4 emission norms and drivability.

For the petrol segment, Bosch offers powertrain solutions for both petrol and alternate fuels. The present focus is on cars in the price range of Rs. 1– Rs. 5 lakh which have 2-4 cylinders. Bosch believes that its components such as the ECU and throttle body are highly productive and cost-effective which in turn suits the Indian market.

Bosch also revealed its effective starter motors and generators for applications in small commercial vehicles, cars, tractors and HCV. These components are far more efficient and hence reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions. Its studies reveal that the Start/Stop system reduces fuel consumption by 6-11 per cent. Again, increasing the efficiency of its generator by approximately five per cent has resulted in about one to 1.5 per cent drop in fuel consumption. Overall, the CO2 reduction that has been achieved is between 6 to 11 per cent depending on the car segment.

Bosch has made it clear that it wants to be a part of the green revolution in India.

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