Bosch's Innovative Solutions for Commercial Vehicles at IAA Transportation Trade Fair
Key Ideas
- Bosch emphasizes technology-neutral approach for commercial vehicles' transition to alternative powertrains at IAA Transportation trade fair.
- Reorganization of commercial vehicle business in Mobility sector to focus on battery-electric, fuel-cell powertrains, and combustion engines improvement by 2035.
- Development of infrastructure crucial with plans for electric charging stations and hydrogen filling stations to achieve future targets.
- Innovative solutions include assistance systems like lane-keeping support, electronic horizon system, and software-defined mobility for efficiency and sustainability.
Bosch is expanding its product portfolio to support the shift of commercial vehicles to alternative powertrains, as highlighted at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hannover. Markus Heyn stressed the importance of a technology-neutral approach in this transition, emphasizing the development of different powertrains to enhance efficiency. The reorganization within the Mobility sector will see a new business unit focusing on system development and product management for trucks and off-highway applications. Bosch's vision includes a significant presence of battery-electric and fuel-cell powertrains in commercial vehicles by 2030 and 2035. The company underscores the necessity of infrastructure development, such as electric charging and hydrogen filling stations, to meet these targets. Additionally, Bosch is exploring various technologies worldwide, including hydrogen engines in India and a cryogenic pump in the US for faster hydrogen refueling. The company's commitment to safety and efficiency is evident through assistance systems like lane-keeping support and the electronic horizon system, which optimize fuel consumption and reduce accidents. Bosch is also focusing on software-defined mobility to simplify vehicle architecture for connected services, collaborating with partners like Amazon Web Services. Through innovative solutions like the Retrofit Efficiency module, Bosch aims to help fleet operators optimize fuel consumption and reduce environmental impact.
Topics
Fuel Cells
Sustainability
Commercial Vehicles
Infrastructure Development
Efficiency Improvement
Technology-neutral
Connected Services
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