Bosch plans to build diesel technology second production base in Qingdao

On March 15, 2012, Bosch, a global leader in automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer products and building intelligent technologies and services, announced that Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems Co., Ltd. and Qingdao National High-tech Industrial Development Zone have signed a memorandum of understanding, Bosch will Invested about 1.6 billion yuan to build the second production base of Bosch diesel technology in China. This project marks another milestone for Bosch's continued investment in China. Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems Co., Ltd. is a joint venture established by Bosch and Wuxi Weifu Hi-Tech Group Co., Ltd. Bosch holds 67% of the shares. The establishment of a production base in Qingdao will significantly increase Bosch's diesel production capacity in China and support China's sustainable development by providing leading environmental protection and energy-saving technologies.

Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems Co., Ltd. Second Production Base in China

According to the memorandum of understanding signed by the two parties, the total investment for the construction of the second production base is approximately 1.6 billion yuan, and it is planned to be constructed in two phases with an investment of 800 million yuan each. The production base is located in Qingdao National Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone and covers an area of ​​110,000 square meters. Its main product injectors can accurately control the amount of fuel injected to help vehicles achieve energy conservation and emissions reductions.

“At present, achieving the sustainable development goals has become the main theme of the Chinese economy. Bosch is committed to protecting the environment and saving resources by providing leading technologies. With the implementation of diesel IV emission standards in 2013, the Chinese automobile industry will be able to save energy and protect the environment. The demand for technology will also grow rapidly. In order to better meet the needs of local customers, Bosch decided to jointly build a second production base for clean diesel technology in China with Weifu, a joint venture partner.” said Franz Fiehrbach, Chairman of Bosch Group’s Board of Directors. . He also pointed out that Qingdao's economy and environment are developing harmoniously and have a good investment environment that encourages innovation.

Zhang Xinqi, deputy secretary of the Qingdao Municipal Party Committee and acting mayor, said: “The Bosch Group is a world-renowned company and is a world-leading technology and service provider in the fields of automotive technology, industrial technology, consumer products and building intelligence. The Bosch Group plans to produce diesel systems. The project has settled in the high-tech zone and the two parties have jointly built the Bosch Qingdao industrial base. This will not only help the Bosch Group to develop the Chinese market and achieve faster development, but also inject new impetus into Qingdao's acceleration of the development of the automotive industry."

Bosch Diesel Technology: Economical, Clean and Powerful

Bosch and its Chinese partner Weifu established Bosch Automotive Diesel Systems Co., Ltd. in Wuxi in 2004. It has long been committed to the development, calibration and production of electronically controlled diesel injection systems, providing solutions for passenger cars and light and heavy commercial vehicles. .

Compared with gasoline vehicles of the same class, diesel vehicles equipped with Bosch's advanced technology can reduce fuel consumption by 30%, reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 25%, and increase torque by 50%*. In Europe, more than half of the newly registered cars are diesel cars.

Bosch Clean Diesel Technology China Tour Arrives in Qingdao

On March 15, 2012, China's first large-scale clean diesel technology tour event - Bosch Clean Diesel Technology China Tour also arrived in Qingdao. Through its original "mobile display unit", "experience tour" and test drive activities, Bosch has vividly demonstrated to Qingdao residents the clean diesel technology and its multiple advantages of "clean, energy-saving, and powerful". The Bosch Clean Diesel Technology China Tour was launched in Wuxi last October and has been successfully held in about 10 cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Wuhan.

Bosch focuses on innovation with energy saving and environmental protection technologies

Adhering to the concept of "scientific achievement of the beauty of life," Bosch has long been concerned about the improvement of energy efficiency and the conservation and utilization of resources, and has continuously provided energy-saving and environmental-friendly technical solutions. In 2011, the Bosch Group generated sales of 51.4 billion euros, 40% of which came from environmentally friendly and energy-saving products. At the same time, Bosch applied for 4,100 patents, of which about 43% were environmental protection and energy-saving technologies.