Bosch Components Power Dale Earnhardt Jr. Victory At Daytona 500
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s victory at the 56th running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 was indeed a celebration of the Bosch and Hendrick Motorsports partnership, which has now spanned more than a decade. Driving the Bosch-equipped No. 88 Chevrolet SS, “Junior” won the season-opening “Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway on February 23.
Bosch Community Fund Awards Nearly $45,000 To Wisconsin Communities
The Bosch Community Fund (BCF), in conjunction with leadership at Bosch’s New Richmond and Shell Lake, Wis., facilities, recently awarded nearly $45,000 to two school districts to support nine projects, all of which are designed to allow students to apply their learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in hands-on, experiential settings.
Bosch Expands QuietCast Disc Brake Rotor Line
Bosch has announced the expansion of its line of premium QuietCast brake rotors. Bosch estimates that the addition of 215 new part numbers will increase coverage to 95 percent of all vehicles in operation (VIO) and includes many late-model applications. Currently, one out of every three vehicles on the road in North America – Domestic, Asian and European – use Bosch braking components, according to the company.
Bosch Offers Eco-Friendly, Copper-Free Brake Pads
In response to legislation requiring the reduction of copper in friction formulations, Bosch has announced the use of its first copper-free ceramic material in the premium-grade QuietCast line of braking products. Bosch provides full coverage for domestic, Asian and European cars, vans and SUVs with one out of every three vehicles on the road today using Bosch braking components, according to the company.
Bosch 2014 Brake Components Print Catalog Provides Comprehensive Vehicle Coverage
The Bosch Braking Components print catalog for 2014 (No. 2213922) provides a comprehensive listing of all of the company’s friction lines for domestic, Asian and European vehicles in the United States and Canada. Also included are parts available in the Bosch Brake Products line for vehicles in Mexico. It covers vehicles from 1946 to the current model year, listing more than 2,700 brake pads and shoes, and 1,438 brake rotors.
RoboReel POWER Now Bosch Approved
Great Stuff Inc. announces that its RoboReel POWER has been approved by Bosch Dealer Equipment Services and is now available through the industry supplier to GM, Chrysler, Nissan, Infinity, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Subaru, Hyundai, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Tesla and Volvo.
Bosch Sponsors First-Ever Driverless Car Experience At 2014 International CES
More than 90 percent of all accidents are caused by human failure, according to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). Demonstrating its dedication to accident-free driving, Bosch is sponsoring the Driverless Car Experience at the 2014 International CES to be held Jan. 7-10, 2014, in Las Vegas.
Bosch Introduces New Start-Stop System With Coasting Mode
With its new start-stop coasting function, Bosch enables drivers of vehicles with combustion engines to travel in zero-emission, noise-free and low-resistance mode over large parts of their journey. This new technology stops the engine when the vehicle is in motion, so that it does not consume any fuel. Whenever the vehicle can maintain its speed simply by rolling – for instance on a gentle incline – the engine is stopped. As soon as the driver touches the gas or brake pedal, the engine starts up again.
Bosch Expands Wiper Blade Program For Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Robert Bosch LLC has released its December New Part/Program Announcement for North America. Fifty new remanufactured alternator part numbers have been added to the rotating electric product line. In addition, a new wiper blade program for heavy-duty vehicles also is being announced, comprised of 19 part numbers.
Bosch Community Fund Awards $80,000 Grant To North Carolina High School
By 2018, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts there will be an estimated 229,000 jobs related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in North Carolina. To address this anticipated need, Bosch, which has long been a supporter of education, says it is dedicated to helping today’s students prepare for these important careers.