The system comprises two infrared headlights, a video camera, and a display. The night-vision system makes obstacles, the road ahead and traffic situations clearly visible over a great distance. With a range of more than 150 metres, the infrared light reaches four times as far as traditional low-beam lights. As infrared light is invisible to the human eye, it does not dazzle oncoming traffic. A special camera mounted on the top edge of the windscreen films the section of the road ahead that is illuminated by the infrared light. It 'sees' what drivers miss with the naked eye, transmitting the traffic status in the form of a high-resolution black and white picture whos on the display in the cockpit. This allows early recognition of dangerous situations lurking in the darkness, and gives drivers more time to react. All this thanks to electronics - with its night-vision enhancement system, Bosch makes the road at night safer for drivers, passengers, and other road users.

Bosch media enquiries:

Chris Wakley/David Eden, Automotive PR, Tel: +44 (0)20 7494 8050, E-mail: cwakley@automotivepr.com/deden@automotive pr.com

Bosch OE enquiries:

Beverley Daniels, Communications Manager, Robert Bosch Ltd, Tel: +44 (0)1895 878155, E-mail: beverley.daniels@uk.bosch.com