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Robert Bosch GmbH

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Leitung: René Ziegler

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[ 01 ] Bosch strengthens its presence in motorcycle markets around

the world

[ 02 ] Bosch innovations offer more safety, convenience, efficiency,

and fun on motorcycles

[ 03 ] Bosch: bits and bytes for more relaxed motorcycling

[ 04 ] Bosch presents new generation of its motorcycle ABS

[ 05 ] Side view assist: Bosch helps motorcyclists change lanes

Robert Bosch GmbH

Postfach 10 60 50

D-70049 Stuttgart

Germany

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Phone +49 711 811-26223

Fax +49 711 811-5187718

Corporate Communications,

Brand Management, and Sustainability

Senior Vice President: Dr. Christoph Zemelka

www.bosch-press.com

March 23, 2015

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Press release

New business unit: Two-Wheeler and Powersports Bosch strengthens its presence in motorcycle markets around the world Broad product portfolio for all classes

“We are aiming to become a leading supplier in the motorcycle market,”

says Dr. Dirk Hoheisel

Bosch sets up an independent supplier business for motorcycles

Market expected to grow to over 160 million two-wheelers worldwide by 2021

Bosch is world leader in the market for motorcycle safety systems

Products for the small motorcycles to high-performance bikes, quads,

personal watercraft, and snowmobiles

Yokohama/Stuttgart – Bosch intends to reposition itself in the rapidly expanding

global motorcycle market. The technology and services company is about to pool

its motorcycle activities from the areas of riding safety systems, powertrain

technology, and display instruments into one business unit, the newly formed

“Two-Wheeler and Powersports.” The objective is to address the individual

requirements of motorcycle manufacturers worldwide even more effectively.

What’s more, Bosch is looking to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its

expertise in two-wheeler system solutions. “Bosch technology for more efficiency

and safety should be part of any car, and in the future, the same will go for

motorcycles,” says Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, member of the board of management at

Robert Bosch GmbH. “We are aiming to become a leading supplier in the

motorcycle market, too.”

Two-Wheeler and Powersports is part of the Bosch Mobility Solutions business

sector. With its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan – the very heart of the

international motorcycle industry – and branches in the United States, Europe,

India, and China, Bosch has a global reach here. In addition to powered two-

wheelers, it is planned that the new business unit will serve the market for

special-purpose vehicles such as quads, personal watercraft, and snowmobiles.

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The unit, which is starting off with about 40 associates, can draw upon a

worldwide network of several thousand colleagues plus the manufacturing

capacity of the Mobility Solutions business sector.

Market expected to double within five years

Globally, the need for affordable mobility is on the increase, and this is pushing

demand for powered two-wheelers. Studies indicate that by 2021, more than

160 million two-wheelers will be produced annually – a third more than today.

“The portion of the market relevant for Bosch, which covers driving safety

systems, powertrain technology, and displays and infotainment systems, will

double over the next five years,” Hoheisel says. Most of that growth will take

place in Asia, studies suggest, predicting that in 2021, nearly 90 percent of all

powered two-wheelers will be made in China, India and South East Asia. That

group consists mainly of small motorcycles with engine displacement up to

250 cubic centimeters, one of the most common modes of transport throughout

large parts of Asia.

The future of the motorcycle is safe, clean, and connected

Bosch components service the entire two-wheeler spectrum: from those in Asia’s

lower price segment to powerful machines with over 1,000cc displacement, for

which demand is strongest in Europe, Japan, and North America. The new

business unit offers safety solutions such as ABS and Motorcycle Stability

Control (MSC), a type of ESP for motorcycles. Bosch is the market leader for

motorcycle safety systems. The portfolio also includes electronically controlled

injection systems, powertrain components for electric two-wheelers and

interfaces for connecting motorcycles with smartphones or tablets as well as

connected cloud services. “Our systems put even more safety, efficiency, and fun

to ride into the motorcycle,” says Geoff Liersch, head of the new Bosch business

unit.

With all of these features Bosch provides solutions for the most pressing

challenges of the global motorcycle market: many countries are passing stricter

emissions legislation, and more and more two-wheeler riders are involved in fatal

accidents. In 2010 alone, more than 285,000 people died in accidents around the

world. Yet according to GIDAS, the German accident database, using ABS, can

prevent one-quarter of all motorcycle accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities.

Additionally MSC can have a positive effect on the outcome of two-thirds of all

motorcycle accidents on curves that occur due to rider error.

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Modern Bosch technology reduces fuel consumption

Along with safety, the desire for fun, fuel economy, and connectivity are key

drivers of Bosch’s motorcycle business. In Asia, many two-wheelers with

internal-combustion engines are still fitted with a simple carburetor, whereas

Bosch employs its electronically controlled injection system. By comparison, this

system can cut fuel consumption by up to 16 percent, depending on conditions

and environment. “This is how we are helping to reduce emissions in countries

such as China and India,” Liersch says. At the same time, Bosch is giving two-

wheelers digital intelligence with its engine control solutions. In conjunction with a

smartphone app, these make it possible to activate the immobilizer, or read out

fault memory. Bosch also offers the Bluetooth interface or connectivity control

unit needed for these applications.

Press photos: 1-BBM-20860, 1-BBM-20964, 1-CC-17766, 1-GS-20643,

1-GS-20648

Related link: www.bosch-motorcycle.com

Contact person for press inquiries: Joern Ebberg, phone: +49 711 811-26223

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. According to preliminary figures, its 2014 sales came to 33.3 billion euros, or 68 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. Mobility Solutions largely operates in the following areas: injection technology for internal-combustion engines, alternative powertrain concepts, efficient and networked powertrain peripherals, systems for active and passive driving safety, assistance and comfort functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as car-to-car and Car2X communication, and concepts, technology, and service for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch has been responsible for important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, its roughly 290,000 associates generated sales of 48.9 billion euros in 2014. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 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. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic goal is to deliver innovations for connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, http://twitter.com/BoschPresse

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Senior Vice President: Dr. Christoph Zemelka,

www.bosch-press.com

November 5, 2015

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Press release Bosch Compact

EICMA International Motorcycle Show 2015 Bosch innovations offer more safety, convenience, efficiency, and fun on motorcycles

Connectivity systems: connected solutions for more convenience

Assistance systems: greater safety on two wheels

Powertrain systems and electrification: more fun, lower fuel consumption

Milan/Stuttgart – EICMA 2015 marks the first presentation of Bosch’s new

Two-wheeler & Powersports business unit, established in April of this year.

The division brings together all the motorcycle expertise to be found across the

technology and services company. The Two-wheeler & Powersports unit takes

Bosch product developments and services for cars and derives from them new,

useful solutions for tomorrow’s motorcycles. You can find Bosch at booth O62 in

hall 13.

Connectivity systems: connected solutions for more convenience

Connectivity control unit: The Bosch CCU connectivity control unit connects

motorcycles with for instance the cloud. This makes it possible to implement

functions such as eCall, the automatic emergency call service that will be

mandatory in all new passenger-car and light-truck models throughout the EU

from April 2018. If the motorcycle is involved in an accident, eCall automatically

places an emergency call, ensuring help arrives more quickly. The CCU also

provides riders with useful information on issues such as potential danger spots

on the roads and can help track down a stolen motorbike.

Integrated connectivity cluster: The ICC integrated connectivity cluster is a rider

information system developed especially for motorcycles that features variable

display sizes and resolutions. Thanks to the latest technology, it is easy to read

in all situation. Along with a Bluetooth interface, the ICC features the mySPIN

smartphone integration solution. This connects the smartphone with the vehicle

and means apps can be controlled via the ICC. In addition, riders can view

dynamic trip and vehicle data such as route details, their lean angle, and their

speed in bends.

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Assistance systems: greater safety on two wheels

ABS10: Motorcycle ABS10, which Bosch will launch next year, is smaller and

lighter. Compared to the current ABS9, Bosch engineers have managed to

reduce the weight of the antilock braking system by almost 30 percent and the

size by almost 45 percent. As well as optimizing size and weight, Bosch focused

on reducing costs. As a result, the system is especially suitable for use in small

motorcycles with up to 250cc displacement – a segment that is both price-sensi-

tive and popular in emerging markets. ABS enables riders to brake without fear

and thus more quickly and with more power. During an emergency braking

maneuver, it stops the wheels from locking. This means the bike remains stable,

making it easier to avoid a fall.

Front ABS: Bosch is already offering increased safety at a low cost for motorcy-

cles in emerging markets with its generation 9 front ABS. This system uses a

single hydraulic brake channel to control just the front wheel, ensuring that it

does not lock during braking.

MSC motorcycle stability control: MSC motorcycle stability control is a type of

ESP for motorcycles. By monitoring two-wheeler parameters such as lean angle,

the system can instantaneously adjust its electronic braking and acceleration

interventions to suit the current riding status. In this way, the Bosch system can

prevent the bike from lowsiding or righting itself when braking in bends, which is

where the majority of motorcycle accidents occur.

Side view assist: With side view assist, Bosch has developed the world’s first

surround sensor-based assistance system for motorized two-wheelers. The

system relies on four surround sensors with ultrasonic technology to help motor-

cyclists change lanes safely. These sensors monitor the areas on either side of

the bike that are hard or impossible to see with the mirrors up to a distance of

five meters. Whenever there is a vehicle in the rider’s blind spot, the technology

warns them by way of an optical signal close to the mirror, so they can for

example avoid a collision when changing lanes.

Vehicle hold control: Bosch makes handling heavy bikes easier with its vehicle

hold control, an ABS value added function which is programmed into the ABS

control unit by means of smart algorithms. By preventing the bike from rolling

away when it comes to a stop on an incline or a flat surface, this function saves

the rider from having to continuously engage the hand or foot brake. The value

added function function works on the basis of Bosch’s ABS enhanced with

electronic combining braking system, which is also the basis for Bosch’s MSC

enhanced, the motorcycle stability control.

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Powertrain systems and electrification: more fun, lower fuel consumption

Electronic engine management: Compared with the mechanically controlled

carburetor, and depending on the situation, Bosch electronic engine manage-

ment can reduce fuel consumption by up to 16 percent. This also significantly

reduces emissions and conserves valuable resources. The control unit is at the

core of the new engine management system. This small computer analyzes all

the data from the powertrain: from the ignition to the amount of fuel.

E-scooter powertrain: The secret behind the Bosch e-scooter powertrain is an

all-electric wheel-hub motor and an electronic control unit. Despite having an

output of just 1.8 kilowatts, an electronically controlled boost function means that

the motor packs a punch. The motor and the control unit are currently offered

only in China, by far the biggest market for electric scooters. On Chinese roads

alone, there are already 120 million scooters powered solely by electricity.

Press photos: 1-GS-20645, 1-GS-20643, 1-CC-21766, 1-CC-21767,

1-CC-21768, 1-CC-21769, 1-CC-21770, 1-CC-20211


Contact person for press inquiries: Jörn Ebberg, phone: +49 711 811-26223

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2014, its sales came to 33.3 billion euros, or 68 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector combines the group’s expertise in three mobility domains – automation, electrification, and connectivity – and offers its customers integrated mobility solutions. Its main areas of activity are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for internal-combustion engines, diverse solutions for powertrain electrification, vehicle safety systems, driver-assistance and automated functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure commu-nication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine man-agement, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015). The company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014.* Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, http://twit-ter.com/BoschPresse *The sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.






Robert Bosch GmbH

Postfach 10 60 50

D-70049 Stuttgart

Germany


Phone +49 711 811-26223

Fax +49 711 811-5187718



Senior Vice President: Dr. Christoph Zemelka,

www.bosch-press.com

November 17, 2015

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Press release

EICMA International Motorcycle Show 2015 Bosch: bits and bytes for more relaxed motorcycling

New ABS value added function “vehicle hold control” to debut in Ducati’s

new Multistrada 1200 Enduro

Hoheisel: “We’re using software to make riding a motorcycle more relaxed”

Vehicle hold control makes handling heavy bikes easier

Milan, Italy/Stuttgart, Germany – Motorcycle ABS does more than save lives.

Bosch is also using it as the basis for realizing additional and beneficial func-

tions, which are programmed into the ABS control unit by means of smart algo-

rithms. “We’re using software to make riding a motorcycle more relaxed,” says

Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, the member of the board of management of Robert Bosch

GmbH whose responsibilities include the Two-Wheeler & Powersports business

unit. The latest example of an ABS value-added function for motorcycles to

emerge from Bosch is its “vehicle hold control” electrohydraulic parking brake.

By preventing the bike from rolling away when it comes to a stop on an incline

or a flat surface, this function saves the rider from having to continuously engage

the hand or foot brake. Ducati is offering Bosch’s new function as a standard fea-

ture on its Multistrada 1200 Enduro, which will have its market debut in 2016.

Vehicle hold control makes handling heavy motorcycles easier

Vehicle hold control represents a further improvement of the hill hold control

function. To activate the function while stopped, all the rider needs to do is

quickly pull the hand brake lever or step on the foot brake. The ABS then memo-

rizes how much brake pressure is needed and applies it to the rear wheel, thus

holding the motorcycle safely in place. On the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro,

the vehicle hold control function stays activated for around ten seconds. When

this time is up, the rider is warned before the brake is automatically and slowly

released. The rider can also deactivate the vehicle hold control function at any

time or override it by driving off. Particularly when it comes to heavy bikes, the

vehicle hold control function makes handling easier – not only when starting on

a slope.

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Bosch’s two-channel ABS based on electronic combined braking system

The vehicle hold control function works on the basis of Bosch’s ABS enhanced,

a two-channel antilock braking system with an electronic combined braking

system. When the rider applies the front brake, ABS enhanced automatically

engages the rear brake as well and distributes the brake pressure optimally

between the front and rear wheels. ABS enhanced is also the basis for Bosch’s

MSC enhanced, the motorcycle stability control which is used in the Ducati Multi-

strada 1200 Enduro. A type of ESP for two-wheelers, MSC automatically adjusts

brake pressure depending on the riding situation.

Press photo: 1-CC-21780



Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2014, its sales came to 33.3 billion euros, or 68 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector combines the group’s expertise in three mobility domains – automation, electrification, and connectivity – and offers its customers integrated mobility solutions. Its main areas of activity are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for internal-combustion engines, diverse solutions for powertrain electrification, vehicle safety systems, driver-assistance and automated functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure commu-nication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine man-agement, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015). The company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014.* Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, http://twitter.com/BoschPresse *The sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.





Robert Bosch GmbH

Postfach 10 60 50

D-70049 Stuttgart,

Germany


Phone +49 711 811-26223

Fax +49 711 811-5187718




www.bosch-press.com

November 17, 2015

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Press release

EICMA International Motorcycle Show 2015 Bosch presents new generation of its motorcycle ABS Focus on emerging markets

New motorcycle ABS10 is up to 30 percent lighter than current ABS9

Cost-effective solution for price-sensitive small motorcycle segment

Hoheisel: “We are bringing ABS technology to all vehicle classes and

markets”

ABS can prevent one-quarter of all motorcycle accidents resulting in

casualties

More and more developing markets are mandating motorcycle ABS

Milan/Stuttgart – Shorter braking distances, fewer accidents, greater safety –

ABS makes riding a motorcycle safer. “ABS can prevent one-quarter of all motor-

cycle accidents resulting in casualties,” says Bosch board of management mem-

ber Dr. Dirk Hoheisel, quoting from GIDAS, the German In-Depth Accident Study.

Bosch will be presenting a new generation of its motorcycle antilock braking sys-

tem at the EICMA trade show in Milan (November 19–22). Launching next year,

the latest version of this life-saving technology has been designed with the needs

of emerging markets like India and Indonesia in mind. ABS10 is smaller and

lighter than previous versions: compared to the current ABS9, Bosch engineers

have managed to reduce the weight by almost 30 percent and the size by almost

45 percent. As well as optimizing size and weight, Bosch focused on reducing

costs. As a result, the system is now also suitable for use in small motorcycles

with up to 250cc displacement – a segment that is both price-sensitive and

popular in emerging markets. “We are bringing our ABS technology to all vehicle

classes and markets,” Hoheisel says.

Motorcycle market growing – especially in emerging markets

More than one in three new motorcycles manufactured in Europe is now fitted

with ABS. In emerging markets, however, the safety system has always been a

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fringe issue to date. But in many Asian countries – such as India, Indonesia, and

Thailand – low-cost motorcycles count as the most important means of transpor-

tation. It is for this target group that Bosch has developed the new, smaller gen-

eration of ABS comprising a one-channel and a two-channel solution. “In the next

five years, we are expecting significant growth in the market for motorcycle safety

systems. A major driver of this is growing demand in emerging markets. Our new,

cost-effective ABS10 greatly increases safety for motorcyclists in these regions,”

Hoheisel says.

Accident analyses in Thailand and Indonesia show that ABS saves lives

Evidence of the extent to which motorcycle ABS increases safety can be found

in accident analyses conducted in Indonesia and Thailand. Each year some

21,000 people die in motorcycle accidents in these two countries. Studies show

that roughly one in four accidents could have been prevented with the help of

ABS. The antilock braking system enables riders to brake without fear, so they

react more quickly and with more power. For example, it prevents the front wheel

from locking during an emergency braking maneuver. This means the motorcycle

remains stable, making it easier to avoid a fall. Even in many unavoidable acci-

dents, the safety system would have helped minimize injuries and save lives.

This is primarily through a reduction in the speed of impact. Another study from

India concludes that motorcycle ABS could prevent one in three motorcycle acci-

dents outside built-up areas in the country. It would reduce the speed of impact in

a further 16 percent of accidents.

Worldwide, ever more countries are promoting motorcycle ABS

These figures amply demonstrate the safety benefits of fitting motorcycle ABS.

The benefit has already been recognized in the European Union. As of 2017, all

newly registered motorized two-wheelers with more than 125cc displacement

throughout the EU must be fitted with an antilock braking system. In Japan, ABS

will be mandatory from October 2018 for new type approvals for motorcycles with

more than 125cc. In emerging markets such as Brazil and Taiwan, too, laws

mandating ABS in the future have already been passed. The issue is also on the

political agenda in India and the United States. “We welcome the decisions

around the world to make ABS standard. This will greatly reduce the number

of motorcycle accidents,” Hoheisel says.

Bosch ABS solutions for all kinds of motorized two-wheelers

Bosch offers ABS solutions to suit all kinds of motorized two-wheelers. Since

the mid-1990s, the supplier of technology and services has manufactured more

than two million antilock braking systems for motorcycles. Bosch already offers a

cost-effective solution here: last spring, Indian manufacturer Bajaj began offering

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Generation 9 front ABS – a one-channel solution for motorcycles with hydraulic

brakes only on the front wheel – as an optional feature in the Pulsar RS 200. The

versatility of the motorcycle ABS range is one of the reasons that Bosch received

India’s Car & Bike Award in the Technology of the Year category at the end of

January. Piaggio has also opted for the Bosch front ABS system in its Liberty

ABS, the new motor-scooter generation just launched in the Vietnamese market.

Press photos: 1-CC-21768, 1-CC-21769, 1-CC-21771, 1-CC-21781



Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2014, its sales came to 33.3 billion euros, or 68 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector combines the group’s expertise in three mobility domains – automation, electrification, and connectivity – and offers its customers integrated mobility solutions. Its main areas of activity are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for internal-combustion engines, diverse solutions for powertrain electrification, vehicle safety systems, driver-assistance and automated functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure commu-nication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine man-agement, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015). The company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014.* Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, http://twitter.com/BoschPresse *The sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.





Robert Bosch GmbH

Postfach 10 60 50

D-70049 Stuttgart,

Germany


Phone +49 711 811-26223

Fax +49 711 811-5187718




www.bosch-press.com

November 12, 2015

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Press release

EICMA International Motorcycle Show 2015 Side view assist: Bosch helps motorcyclists change lanes First assistance system for motorcycles

Side view assist warns riders of other vehicles in their blind spot

Bosch board member Dr. Dirk Hoheisel: “We want to make motorcycling

safer without sacrificing riding enjoyment”

Assistance system helps improve safety, particularly in urban traffic

Milan/Stuttgart – Electronic assistants are becoming ever more widespread,

and not just in cars: Bosch’s side view assist is the world’s first assistance

system for motorcycles. This system uses four ultrasonic sensors that monitor

their surroundings to help riders change lanes safely. The sensors cover a

distance of up to five meters in areas that are difficult or impossible to see using

just the mirrors. Whenever there is a vehicle in the rider’s blind spot, the tech-

nology warns them by way of an optical signal close to the mirror, so they can

for example avoid a collision when changing lanes. “We want to make motor-

cycling safer without sacrificing riding enjoyment,” says Bosch board member

Dr. Dirk Hoheisel.

Side view assist differentiates between oncoming traffic and hazards

Bosch side view assist’s four ultrasonic sensors are installed in pairs in the body-

work at the front and rear of the bike. The rear sensors monitor the blind spot in

the neighboring lanes to the left and right. The two front sensors provide a plausi-

bility check. If the front left sensor detects an object before the rear left sensor

does, then the control unit knows that this is an oncoming vehicle on the other

side of the road – and issues no warning. Vehicles that are in the process of

parking are similarly recognized and do not lead to a warning. Only if one of the

rear ultrasonic sensors registers an object before the front sensors do will the

system issue a warning to the rider; it does not intervene in their riding maneu-

vers.

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Assistance system supports riders in complex traffic situations

Side view assist is active at speeds ranging from 25 to 80 kilometers per hour

and supports riders whenever the difference in relative speed to other road users

is small. The system helps improve safety especially in cities, where heavy traffic

makes it necessary to change lanes more often.

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Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2014, its sales came to 33.3 billion euros, or 68 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector combines the group’s expertise in three mobility domains – automation, electrification, and connectivity – and offers its customers integrated mobility solutions. Its main areas of activity are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for internal-combustion engines, diverse solutions for powertrain electrification, vehicle safety systems, driver-assistance and automated functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure commu-nication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine man-agement, the ESP® anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology. The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015). The company generated sales of 49 bil-lion euros in 2014.* Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the founda-tion for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com, http://twitter.com/BoschPresse. *The sales figure disclosed for 2014 does not include the former joint ventures BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH (now BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH (now Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH), which have since been taken over completely.



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