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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America's Jetta 2009
TDI, the country's first-launched 50-state compliant clean diesel vehicle, has
been named Green Car Journal's 2009 Green Car of the Year(R). The award was
presented at a press conference today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The Jetta's 2.0-liter turbocharged direct injection (TDI) engine uses the
latest generation of Bosch clean diesel common rail system capable of up to
1800 bar (nearly 30,00 psi) and multiple (up to five) pre- and post-injections
through piezo-electric injectors.
Additional vehicle content from Bosch includes the high-pressure pump,
engine electronic control unit, diesel particulate filter, low-pressure
exhaust gas recirculation pressure sensors, cam sensors, lambda sensors and
the hot film air mass sensor, and glow timing electronic control unit.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2009
estimated fuel economy ratings, the Jetta achieves 29 miles per gallon (mpg)
in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, making it one of the more fuel
efficient clean diesel vehicles on the road today.
Additionally, leading third-party certifier, AMCI, tested the Jetta TDI
and found it performed 24 percent better in real-world conditions, achieving
38 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway.
Volkswagen notes that the Jetta TDI has 30 percent better fuel economy and
30 percent better torque compared to the Jetta 2.5 gasoline-powered vehicle.
"We truly are honored to see this vehicle come to market and congratulate
VW on this award," said Bernd Boisten, regional president, diesel systems
North America, Robert Bosch LLC. "Years ago a diesel-powered vehicle would not
have been classified as 'green,' yet alone win a 'green car' award. Clean
diesel is a smart choice. Today's modern diesel is clean, fuel efficient and
fun to drive.
"This is a historic moment for VW and proves that automakers and suppliers
alike are making great strides in the areas of fuel economy, emission
reduction and performance enhancements," Boisten added.
He went on to say: "Clean diesel technology combines ultra-low sulfur
diesel fuel, advanced engines and innovative aftertreatment technology into a
complete package making it one of the greenest powertrain options on the
market today."
About Green Car of the Year(R)
The GCOY award is an important part of Green Car Journal's mission to
showcase environmental progress in the auto industry. Since 1992, Green Car
Journal has focused on the intersection of automobiles, energy, and
environment, first with an industry newsletter and then with an award-winning
auto enthusiast magazine. Today, the magazine is considered the premier source
of information on high fuel efficiency, low emission, advanced technology, and
alternative fuel vehicles. Green Car of the Year(R) is a registered trademark
of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc. For more
information, visit www.greencar.com .
About the LA Auto Show
For the third consecutive year, the LA Auto Show will be held in the fall.
The show opens for media only Nov. 19-20. Public days run from Nov. 21-30,
including Thanksgiving weekend. For general information, visit
www.LAautoshow.com .
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services.
In the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and
building technology, some 271,000 associates generated sales of 46.3 billion
euros (over $63 billion) in fiscal 2007. The Bosch Group comprises Robert
Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in
approximately 50 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and
sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends
more than 3 billion euros for research and development, and applies for more
than 3,000 patents worldwide. The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by
Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical
Engineering.
In North America, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive
original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial automation and mobile
products, power tools and accessories, security technology, thermo-technology,
packaging equipment and household appliances. Bosch employs approximately
25,000 associates in more than 70 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and
Mexico, with reported sales of $9.5 billion in fiscal 2007. For more
information on the company, visit www.boschusa.com .
SOURCE Bosch Group
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