Robert Bosch GmbH
In 1886, Robert Bosch founded what he called his “Workshop for Precision and Electrical Engineering” in Stuttgart, Germany. 1887-The first Bosch "low voltage magneto ignition" for stationary gas engines is developed. 1892-"High voltage magneto ignition" which aids the development of high-speed gasoline engines 1927-Bosch diesel fuel injection pumps lead to the eventual production of high-speed diesel engines. |
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| 1952-Develops the first gasoline fuel injection system for four-cycle passenger engines 1974-Begins production of oxygen sensors which marks a major step towards the control of exhaust emissions 1978-Introduces the anti-locking braking system (ABS) to the vehicle world 1987-Bosch traction control system (ASR) introduced 1996-Electronic Stability Program (ESP) safety system |