What's interesting is that China hasn't made ESP mandatory for companies that are building and selling cars in China and there's not even a deadline for setting up such legislation. But the continuous expansion of Chinese carmakers in overseas markets could push them towards offering ESP as standard.
"Developed and launched by Bosch in 1995, ESP is considered as the most important life saving technology after safety belt, many countries like US, Australia, Europe and Canada are now making ESP mandatory through legislation. Currently it is hard to predict whether or when Chinese government will mandate ESP," she said.
"However, we are confident that ESP will be popular in China in the coming 5 or 10 years following this safety trend worldwide. However, the progress requires the common effort from all parties including OEMs, end users and policy makers in the automotive industry."
Furthermore, more and more companies are building research centers that could support local manufacturers into bringing ESP on their models. The question still remains: when is this going to happen?
"Currently, our technology can be applied locally. Major products of Bosch Chassis System consists Active Safety Systems: ABS (Anti-lock Brake System), TCS (Traction Control System), ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and sensor; Passive Safety Systems: Airbag ECU and its sensors. We are preparing for the launch of new generation from 2011 for ABS/ ESP. For occupant safety systems, we have launched AB10a targeted at Asian market in 2008, and we are also developing low cost AB ECU for LPV to meet the market needs."
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