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Tata Nano with Bosch Start / Stop system

Bosch innovations in India

In India, Bosch has introduced new revolutionary technologies like the Common Rail System (CRS), the start/stop controller, innovations in diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems and solutions for the low priced vehicle segment.  For the emerging Low Priced Vehicles (LPVs) The latest examples in this area are the completely indigenized, low-cost, compliant, and optimised components developed for the People’s Car Tata Nano. The Tata Nano engine lies in the heart of the Bosch Engine Management System, which meets Bharat Stage III and future Euro IV emission norms. For the first time, Bosch developed the two-cylinder Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDi) system with an enhanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A new Starter Motor was conceived, and the super efficient Generator developed has optimized size and innovative design that meet target specifications and cost. Tata Nano brakes have been created by the Bosch Chassis division, and the necessary software and hardware systems were developed by the software division.  Start/stop Controller Along with offering excellent cost-benefit ratio, the Bosch Start/stop system helps save fuel upto 8-12% in city traffic, cutting CO2 emissions and reducing noise levels. The rising fuel economy concerns of Indians inspired the Starter Motors and Generators team to adapt the Start/stop idea to local needs. In the original Bosch Start/Stop System, the functions are embedded in the ECU of the vehicle. Engineers in India implemented a similar function in a Controller which is integrated with the mechanical fuel injection system. Simple and efficient, the Start/stop system is accepted by both drivers and vehicle manufacturers. Common Rail System More and more vehicle users prefer diesel today due to the economy that it guarantees. Fuel is burnt easily, and the noise at the time of combustion is lesser. And diesel use can be catapulted only with an appropriate technology, no better than the Common Rail System (CRS). It was Bosch that made the Common Rail System suitable for mass production worldwide. Common Rail success was steered in India too, by Bosch. Bosch is the first in the country to locally manufacture and applicate Common Rail Pumps and Injectors, with focus to make affordable CRS for smaller engines. R&D in India Technical Center India (TCI), the research and development facility at Bangalore is known to the customers as an innovation partner. Its expertise spans from conventional Fuel Injection Equipment to latest Common Rail System, basic design to application, in-house testing to validation. Know-how has resulted in helping the local markets meet the latest emission norms with robust and cost-effective design solutions, offering value for money in the Indian market. Sustained performance has given Bosch the privilege to contribute significantly to the industry in India, and invited appreciation from industry bodies and media.