Bosch eBike Systems wins Company of the Year award

Jury acknowledges positive influence on eBike industry

• Bosch eBike Systems receives prize for services to eBike industry
• Claudia Wasko named Cross Cultural Leader 2015

Taipeh/Reutlingen – Bosch eBike Systems has been named Company of the Year by the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA), an interest group of manufacturers of battery-powered two- and three-wheeler bikes. The market leader in eBike drive systems won the LEVA award for its positive influence on the eBike industry. Bosch eBike Systems was presented with the award on March 19 during the Taipeh Cycle Show in Taiwan.

“Bosch this year was clearly the major influence on the thinking and designs of the industry. They have done many things not just right but very well. Especially in listening to the customer and then offering what was asked for. They have pushed the entire industry to higher levels of expectation,” said LEVA CEO Edward Benjamin, commenting on the award.

Award for North American business

Claudia Wasko, head of Bosch eBike Systems North America, a business unit set up in 2015, has every reason to be delighted with a personal LEVA award. She was named Cross Cultural Leader of 2015 in recognition of her contribution to developing the company’s North American business.

The Light Electric Vehicle Association’s aim is to bundle the strategic interests of manufacturers, dealers, and organizations involved with battery-powered two- and three-wheeler bicycles. It has 300 partners in 29 countries. The LEVA Award is made in different categories, such as Innovator of the Year or Bright Light of the Year.

Further information at www.levassociation.com

Further information about Bosch eBike Systems at www.bosch-ebike.de

About Bosch eBike Systems

A new generation of bikes is taking town and country by storm and is already a part of eve-ryday life. eBikes are a modern means of transport for modern people: people in a hurry and people who prefer to take it easy, the fit and the comfort lovers, commuters and pleasure cyclists and, of course, young and old. The tailwind of technology-leading eBikes made by what are already more than 50 leading brands in Europe is powered by components that Bosch is developing to perfection. The Bosch portfolio ranges from the highly efficient drive unit (motor and gearbox) and high-quality batteries to a smart on-board and cycle computer that can be used intuitively. Perfect coordination of components holds the key to typical Bosch performance in terms of both comfort and efficiency. Like other Bosch products, the eBike systems benefit from the Bosch Group’s technology and production know-how. From conception and engineering to manufacturing, marketing and after-sales service, Bosch eBike Systems constantly set new standards for the eBike in-dustry. The Bosch Group’s experience in the areas of electric motors, sensor technology, displays and lithium-ion batteries ensures that Bosch eBike systems use technology that is invented for life and that eBike users have their fun.

For more information please visit www.bosch-ebike.de  

About Bosch

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, its roughly 290,000 associates generated sales of 48.9 billion euros in 2014. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic goal is to deliver innovations for connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”

Further information is available online at www.bosch.com and www.bosch-press.com, http://twitter.com/BoschPresse.


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