China Automotive Technology and Technology Research Center and Bosch join hands to advocate safe new car ESP has become a global trend
On November 15th, the launch ceremony of the "Safe Car Campaign" media and the automobile safety media exchange seminar were jointly held in Suzhou by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center and Bosch Chassis Control System China. Over a hundred media representatives and industry experts attended the event, signing the "Safe Car Initiative, Starting from Me" proposal. They also toured the Bosch production line and testing facilities in the Suzhou Industrial Park, where they had the opportunity to observe and experience cutting-edge automotive active safety technologies.
During the seminar, Chen Qiang, an expert from the Military Transportation Institute, emphasized that many domestic and international research reports have simplified traffic accident analyses by isolating traffic activities without considering the broader system conditions. This approach often attributes accidents solely to human error, which he argued is not scientifically accurate.
From the discussions, it became clear that Bosch has been at the forefront of automotive safety innovation since 1978, when it introduced the world's first anti-lock braking system (ABS). In 1986 and 1995, the company launched the traction control system (TCS) and electronic stability program (ESP), respectively. These advancements have significantly contributed to global road safety.
Su Fandu, President of Bosch Chassis Control System in China, highlighted that ESP, as one of the latest active safety technologies, has proven highly effective in reducing traffic accidents. According to studies, ESP can prevent over 30% of accidents and more than 50% of severe ones. A European study published in May this year found that equipping all vehicles with ESP could save 4,000 lives annually and prevent 100,000 injuries, generating benefits of up to 10 to 16 billion euros.
In 2006, only 26% of global vehicles were equipped with ESP. However, road safety experts worldwide agree that ESP should be a standard feature in every new car. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted extensive research, stating that if all vehicles were equipped with ESP, 9,600 deaths and 240,000 injuries could be prevented each year in the U.S. NHTSA has since pushed for legislative action, requiring 55% of new passenger cars and light trucks under 4.5 tons to have ESP since 2009, with a target of 100% by 2012.
The European Union aims to reduce fatal traffic accidents by 50% by 2010, while Japan plans to achieve the same goal by 2013. Additionally, UN experts are working on developing global ESP technology standards to complement existing braking system requirements.
As part of real-world vehicle safety testing, Zhao Hang, Director of the China Automotive Technology and Research Center, introduced the New Car Assessment Programme (C-NCAP). Since the second half of 2006, the C-NCAP Management Center has tested over 30 vehicle models, including small cars, A-class, B-class, MPVs, and SUVs, and released results for 31 models. C-NCAP has now become a key indicator for consumers when evaluating a vehicle’s passive safety performance.
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