Some interesting news out of Bosch, that they and Daimler are teaming up for a joint venture to produce electric motors (also known as traction motors). Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH both signed agreements to form a 50:50 joint venture for producing electric motors. A new company called EM-motive GmbH will be set up to design, manufacture and market cutting-edge electric motors for electric vehicles. The new company will be based in Hildesheim, close to both parent companies in the Stuttgart area. Production of the new electric motor is scheduled to begin in 2012. The new company will place extreme importance on high quality and innovation in developing this new electric motor, as electric vehicles will continue to be important and a growing automotiv...
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Bosch has a new promotion going on through 9/18/2011, to win VIP access to Hendrick Motorsports. “Like” Bosch on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BoschAutoParts?sk=app_261313450564091), for more details on how to enter. Bosch asks you to submit a video showing them how badly you want to win VIP access to Hendrick Motorsports in Concord, NC, just one mile from the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Bosch wants to see just what a devoted, dedicated, over-the-top and out-of-control fan you are in your video! Videos can be no longer than 1 minute 25 seconds long. The 10-day voting period begins 9/18/2011 and you may vote up to five times per day. The ultimate winner will be...
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Bosch always has great promotions going on and Auto Parts Network is here to provide the latest deals! Here are two you are going to want to get in on! Mustang RTR Sweepstakes: From 7/5/2011 – 10/16/2011 if you “Like” Bosch on Facebook you can enter the sweepstakes to win the Bosch Iridium Edition Mustang RTR. Just access Bosch’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/BoschAutoParts#!/BoschAutoParts?sk=wall), then click on the “Mustang Give-Away” tab on the left side of the screen and...
Read MoreBosch started in business in 1886, but has been active in the United States since 1906. Automotive Technology is Bosch's largest business in North America, but they also provide consumer goods and building technology, as well as industrial technology including solar energy. Moving into the future, Bosch and Daimler are establishing an exciting joint venture to design and produce electric motors for all-electric cars in Europe. About 45% of spending is designated for products that save energy and resources.
Headquartered in Broadview, Illinois, the Bosch Aftermarket Division is responsible for supplying quality Bosch products to everyone from a distributor, national retailer, repair shop or the do-it-yourselfer working in his own garage. Customers can expect Bosch high-performance auto parts to keep their vehicles running at their absolute best. Bosch not only supplies replacement parts worldwide, but also sales of workshop and vehicle accessories, as well as providing customer service for Bosch products.
Bosch believes in sustainable business practices and knows that in fact this focus is necessary to grow in business in the future. From organic solar cells, batteries for electric powertrains, energy-harvesting technology (the process of wirelessly employing light, vibrations, slight pressure or heat convection to power applications like alarm sensors or remote controls), to funding projects for electromobility, Bosch invests heavily in green technology for the future. Bosch's passion for technology assures they will continue to grow this area for the future.
