• Significantly lowers emissions
• Improves fuel efficiency

Chennai, Oct 25, 2005: Robert Bosch GmBH, the world’s largest automotive supplier will be introducing the Denoxtronic technology in India through its subsidiary Motor Industries Company Limited., (Mico). The Bosch Group intends to further ramp up its R&D competence in India in order to applicate this technology for the Indian and export markets.

Denoxtronic technology for Heavy Commercial Vehicle Segment
Diesel emission control options can be grouped into three categories: (1) engine design techniques, (2) diesel fuel related technologies, and (3) exhaust gas aftertreatment. Some of these methods are already implemented in today’s engines, while some others are still
under development and show promise for future applications. Denoxtronic is one of the aftertreatment options.

The Denoxtronic technology will be largely targeted at heavy duty vehicles used in the commercial and transport sector. Denoxtronic when used in conjunction with a SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalytic converter, significantly lowers nitrous oxide
emissions by up to 85 percent and particle emissions by up to 40 percent. It also gives up to 5 % better fuel efficiency. “This allows commercial vehicles to meet future tighter exhaust emission limits, which could not be met by using improved injection systems, up-to date combustion processes and exhaust gas re- circulation alone” says Dr. Ziegler, General Manager – Engineering and Application at Mico.

Denoxtronic is Euro IV / Bharat stage IV compliant and has already been established as an industry standard for commercial vehicles in parts of Europe. Bosch has already introduced Denoxtronic in Japan in the fourth quarter 2004 and in the European automobile market in the second quarter 2005. Euro IV / Bharat stage IV norms will be applicable in the Indian market only in 2010.

The Denoxtronic technology alongwith SCR has a modular construction. Vehicle manufacturers can easily and flexibly adapt the system to their different vehicle types and models. It can be used in conjunction with all current types of catalytic converters – both equilibrium and coated types.

In order to remain at the leading edge of technology, Bosch will continue to drive the 3S program – Safe (Sicher), Clean (Safe) and Economical (Sparsam) in India. 3S is Bosch’s corporate and product philosophy globally – to make mobility safe, clean and economical.
The strengthened presence of Bosch in India will entail significant benefits for the automotive industry and its customers in India and overseas.

About Bosch Group
The Bosch Group is a leading global manufacturer of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology. In fiscal 2004, some 2,42,000 associates generated sales of 40 billion euros. Set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-
1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering,” the Bosch Group today comprises a manufacturing, sales, and after-sales service network of some 260 subsidiaries and more than 10,000 service centers in over 130 countries.

The special ownership structure of the Bosch Group guarantees its financial independence and entrepreneurial freedom. It makes it possible for the company to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future, as well as to do justice to its social
responsibility in a manner reflective of the spirit and will of its founder. 92% of the shares of Robert Bosch GmbH are held by the charitable foundation Robert Bosch Stiftung. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG.

Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch.com

About MICO
MICO is BOSCH in India.
Motor Industries Company Ltd., (Mico) is a subsidiary of the Bosch Group. Founded in 1951, Mico has grown over the years to become India’s largest auto component manufacturer. It is also the largest Indo-German company. MICO and BOSCH have recently been awarded the “Auto Component Manufacturer of the Year 2005” by leading industry bodies.

With Bosch, Mico has developed excellent R&D and manufacturing capabilities, which has helped build a strong customer base & establish market leadership through the high quality of its technology and products. It has a strong after sales network spanning across 1000 towns and cities in India with over 4,000 authorised representations who ensure widespread availability of both products and after-sales services.

As Bosch is focusing on India to develop it as a technology hub, Mico is gearing up to meet the challenges.

Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com