Web AssistantBosch high-performance fuel injection systems have made a major contribution to diesel's growing popularity. The zoom function explains how a diesel engine works.
In the fast lane
Diesel is more dynamic, powerful and environment-friendly than ever. Modern fuel injection systems make diesel engines increasingly attractive.
The trend towards diesel
In 1991, just 15 percent of the new cars registered in western Europe were diesel-powered. Now the figure is nearly 40 percent. This increase is not only a function of cheaper pump prices and lower fuel consumption. Diesel has managed to shake off its “tractor image” and become faster, quieter and quicker out of the blocks. Diesel cars are a pleasure to drive nowadays. And modern, high-performance engines fitted with efficient fuel injection systems are kind to the environment too.
Since Bosch brought the Common Rail fuel injection system onto the market in 1997, many major auto manufacturers have adopted high-pressure fuel injection systems. Bosch recently delivered its 10 millionth Common Rail diesel injection system.
In 1991, just 15 percent of the new cars registered in western Europe were diesel-powered. Now the figure is nearly 40 percent. This increase is not only a function of cheaper pump prices and lower fuel consumption. Diesel has managed to shake off its “tractor image” and become faster, quieter and quicker out of the blocks. Diesel cars are a pleasure to drive nowadays. And modern, high-performance engines fitted with efficient fuel injection systems are kind to the environment too.
Since Bosch brought the Common Rail fuel injection system onto the market in 1997, many major auto manufacturers have adopted high-pressure fuel injection systems. Bosch recently delivered its 10 millionth Common Rail diesel injection system.
This is yet more proof that diesel is in fashion. And yet, innovations in diesel fuel injection systems already started 75 years ago.
The history of diesel's success
Bosch diesel injection systems have been a success story for the past 75 years. Diesel injection pumps first went into serial production on November 30th, 1927. At first the pumps were so heavy that they could only be fitted into buses or trucks. But in 1936, Bosch brought out the first diesel injection system for cars. Diesel has gradually gained ground as the fuel of choice on our roads ever since.
Bosch diesel injection systems have proved their worth millions of times over, particularly by relentless fine-tuning of the technology and the introduction of electronic diesel control in the 1980s and 90s. Lower fuel consumption and pollution levels, and the high torque attainable at low revolutions, have put diesel in the fast lane.
Bosch diesel injection systems have been a success story for the past 75 years. Diesel injection pumps first went into serial production on November 30th, 1927. At first the pumps were so heavy that they could only be fitted into buses or trucks. But in 1936, Bosch brought out the first diesel injection system for cars. Diesel has gradually gained ground as the fuel of choice on our roads ever since.
Bosch diesel injection systems have proved their worth millions of times over, particularly by relentless fine-tuning of the technology and the introduction of electronic diesel control in the 1980s and 90s. Lower fuel consumption and pollution levels, and the high torque attainable at low revolutions, have put diesel in the fast lane.
Bosch radial piston distributor pumps and high-pressure fuel injection systems like the Common Rail and Unit Injector have played a major part in diesel's success. By 2008, half of all new vehicles registered in western Europe are expected to be diesel-driven.
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Structure and operation of high-pressure fuel injection systems
