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Bosch commissions its first in-house electrolyzer with Hybrion electrolysis stacks

05.11.2025

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Bosch commissions its first in-house electrolyzer with Hybrion electrolysis stacks

Stuttgart and Bamberg, Germany – Hydrogen is on the advance at Bosch: after officially launching Hybrion PEM electrolysis stacks (PEM = proton exchange membrane) in March, Bosch has now put two of them into operation in an electrolyzer at its Bamberg site. This 2.5 megawatts system converts water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity – and meets the EU’s requirements for renewable hydrogen. At the same time, the commissioning of the electrolyzer in Bamberg marks the start of a new chapter: it is part of an entire hydrogen landscape built to demonstrate various ways of producing, storing, and using hydrogen. “Hydrogen plays a central role in a climate-neutral world, which is something we’re committed to achieving as a society in Germany and Europe, and it’s an ideal energy source. It can be produced, stored, and transported almost anywhere, and in a climate-neutral way”, says Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector. For Bosch, hydrogen continues to be a strategically important business. The official start of operations for our electrolyzer and the opening of the hydrogen landscape here in Bamberg mark an important milestone for us....says Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the Bosch board of management and chairman of the Mobility business sector. At the heart of the electrolyzer, which was built by FEST, a company based in Goslar, Germany, are two Bosch Hybrion electrolysis stacks manufactured in Bamberg. Each of these stacks with a rated power of 1.25 megawatts produces around 23 kilograms of hydrogen per hour from water and electricity. At full load, the electrolyzer can produce more than 1 metric ton of hydrogen daily. That’s enough fuel for an electric 40-ton truck fitted with a Bosch fuel-cell power module (FCPM) to travel up to 14,000 kilometers. The Bamberg hydrogen landscape features just such an FCPM, equipped with a Bosch fuel-cell stack, in continuous operation inside a “lifetime container” with a view to testing the module’s durability. The hydrogen to power the FCPM flows into the container from the electrolyzer via a pipeline network. Here, the hydrogen-producing process that previously ran in the PEM electrolysis stacks is now reversed: hydrogen and oxygen are fed into the FCPM’s fuel-cell stacks, where they react to produce water and electrical energy. The electricity generated by the FCPM flows back into the electrolyzer, where it is used both to test the electrolyzer and to produce hydrogen locally. These around-the-clock tests inside the lifetime container simulate a wide range of usage scenarios to ensure the durability and reliability of the FCPMs. Large-scale production of the FCPM started in Bosch’s Stuttgart-Feuerbach plant in mid-2023. It was recently nominated for the prestigious German President’s Future Prize. “Bosch can do hydrogen, and at scale,” says Thomas Pauer, the president of the Power Solutions division. "We got involved in the area at an early stage, made upfront investments, and are now offering market-ready technical solutions. That includes our fuel-cell power module. The fact that it was nominated for the German Future Prize proves that this Bosch technology is at the cutting edge. And that applies both to the fuel cells and to the electrolysis.” Bamberg also has a second test station for the Hybrion PEM electrolysis stacks manufactured at the plant there. Before delivering stacks to customers, this is where Bosch ensures that they reliably achieve their performance and efficiency under real operating conditions. For example, various load profiles are simulated to test the reaction of each stack to electrical fluctuations. In addition, every Hybrion stack is activated before delivery so that it is immediately ready for use at the customer’s premises. Another feature of the hydrogen landscape is the 21-meter-high hydrogen tank, in which hydrogen from electrolysis can be stored at up to 50 bar. Bosch has already reached its first milestones in electrolysis technology in 2025. Following the market launch in the spring, deliveries have begun to various customers and partners, including companies such as IMI, Kyros Hydrogen Solutions, Neumann & Esser, Pietro Fiorentini, and the latter’s subsidiary Hyter.

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Bosch puts its first hydrogen truck into service in plant traffic

08.10.2025

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Bosch puts its first hydrogen truck into service in plant traffic

Nuremberg, Germany – Bosch has taken a further step on the road to climate-friendly logistics – with one of the technology company’s own products. Its Nuremberg plant recently started using a fuel-cell electric truck in plant traffic. The truck is equipped with the Bosch fuel-cell power module (FCPM), which was recently nominated for the prestigious German President’s Future Prize. “When we decided to make our plant traffic more climate-friendly, it was clear that we wanted a truck featuring Bosch’s FCPM,” explains Alexander Weichsel, the commercial plant manager in Nuremberg. “This deployment is an important building block that helps us reduce our emissions in logistics. The fact that several thousand trucks with Bosch fuel-cell systems are already on the road worldwide shows that the concept is proving its worth.” By converting hydrogen and oxygen into water and electricity, the 40-ton truck can be operated completely electrically. Using renewable hydrogen even makes the truck’s powertrain climate neutral. By switching to the new vehicle, Bosch also wants to set an example in Nuremberg and play an active role in developing a hydrogen value chain in line with the state of Bavaria’s Hydrogen Strategy 2.0.Real operation provides valuable data for further development The Iveco truck in question has a range of up to 800 kilometers. It is operated by the freight forwarder Schäflein on behalf of the Bosch plant. Schäflein in turn rents the vehicle from the rental provider Hylane, which specializes in emissions-free trucks. The vehicle, which primarily transports products from the plant’s own manufacturing operations, is expected to cover 12,000 kilometers per year. As a result, the Nuremberg plant will reduce Bosch’s CO 2 emissions – because the vehicle runs on hydrogen instead of diesel. Alongside this reduction of emissions in logistics, however, the primary reason for putting the truck into service is initially to gather experience and as much data as possible. This will flow into the further development of future powertrain systems such as the Compact 190 and Compact 300 models. Plant manager Weichsel is optimistic about the future: “The fact we’ve had no problems operating this truck shows that the fuel cell is ready for volume production.” At the same time, he says: “The key to a successful hydrogen economy is above all to ensure an abundance of affordable hydrogen and put in place an adequate H 2 infrastructure, including in Nuremberg. We’re actively working with industrial partners in the Nuremberg metropolitan region to implement Bavaria’s hydrogen strategy.” With the Iveco FCPM truck, Bosch has now put its own system into real operation in Europe for the first time. The truck’s five hydrogen tanks hold up to 70 kilograms at a pressure of 700 bar. Its fuel-cell system delivers a total output of over 200 kilowatts. Its e-axle is powered by the fuel-cell system, while two battery packs installed centrally in the truck serve as energy storage. The truck has a system output of 400 kilowatts and a gross weight rating of up to 44 metric tons. In addition to its robustness and long range – which, unlike battery-electric vehicles, is not affected by the outside temperature – the truck offers impressively short refueling times, which are similar to those of a diesel truck. Large-scale production of the FCPM started in Stuttgart-Feuerbach in mid-2023. The Bosch plant in Bamberg supplies the fuel-cell stack, while the Homburg plant supplies other components such as the electric air compressor and the recirculation blower. Bosch has been strongly committed to building an H2 economy for a long time, and is developing technical solutions for the production, infrastructure, and use of hydrogen. This spring, the company heralded its market entry with technology for electrolyzers and presented its Hybrion PEM electrolysis stacks. When it comes to hydrogen applications, Bosch is active not only in the field of mobile fuel cells but also in hydrogen engines.

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Providing seamless proof of sustainability

28.05.2025

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Providing seamless proof of sustainability

Stuttgart, Germany – Vehicle fleets are a driver of carbon dioxide emissions, particularly for freight forwarders and transport companies. Opting to use renewable synthetic fuels can greatly reduce their carbon footprint – but documenting this, say for sustainability reports, is a challenge. That’s precisely where Bosch’s Digital Fuel Twin comes in: this software solution, integrated into the vehicle, records the use of climate-friendly fuels and documents the reduced carbon emissions. “Bosch’s Digital Fuel Twin makes it easy for companies to prove that they’re using renewable synthetic fuels,” says Thomas Pauer, the president of Bosch’s Power Solutions division. “It gives them auditable proof of the quantities and the carbon footprint of the fuel used per vehicle, which they can then use in their reporting.” In this way, companies not only comply with ever increasing reporting obligations, but can also document their environmental awareness. The Digital Fuel Twin is currently being used on the Tour d’Europe for the first time, which will also stop off at Bosch in Feuerbach on May 28. This rally to Brussels will see a fleet of cars and trucks with combustion engines refueling exclusively with renewable synthetic fuels at public filling stations as they make their way across Europe. Bosch’s Digital Fuel Twin makes it easy for companies to prove that they’re using renewable synthetic fuels. It gives them auditable proof of the quantities and the carbon footprint of the fuel used per vehicle, which they can then use in their reporting....Thomas Pauer, the president of Bosch’s Power Solutions division A further field of application for the Digital Fuel Twin would open up in the event that it becomes possible to reclassify vehicles with combustion engines as zero-emission vehicles if they use only renewable synthetic fuels. The EU intends to review this option this year. Its current plan starting in 2035 is to fine all manufacturers of combustion vehicles at such a high level as to make it no longer economically viable to sell them. “Renewable synthetic fuels should be a part of the solution. That’s the only way to achieve the climate targets in the transport sector,” Pauer says. “If the EU decides in favor of reclassification, the Digital Fuel Twin can be an important tool in implementing that.” Purely digital records, plausibility checks, and documentation The new Bosch software enables the reliable tracking of all a fuel’s climate-relevant properties: from production through all stages of the supply chain to the filling station and into the vehicle. To begin with, manufacturers of renewable synthetic fuels report to Bosch how much fuel they have sold, to whom, and what the fuel’s carbon footprint is. Transport companies in turn report how much fuel they purchased and when. The Digital Fuel Twin compares this data. If the time and quantity match both in the respective company books and with the recorded pump and sensor data of the transfer interfaces, the fuel properties – the type of fuel, its CO 2 content, and reduction potential – are passed on in the supply chain. Any carbon emitted during further transportation is reassigned to the fuel – meaning the shorter the distances, the better for the climate. Finally, at the filling station, a “digital handshake” – an exchange of data between the filling station, vehicle, and cloud – documents exactly how much and what kind of fuel was purchased. Identification is carried out using, for example, a fleet management system. This database provides users of the Digital Fuel Twin with reliable information about the CO 2 values of the fuel used as well as auditable proof of use. The fuel data is always mapped digitally as a virtual twin in a protected data room in the cloud. Bosch’s software solution can be used in cars, trucks, and buses, but also in construction vehicles and even ships. The Digital Fuel Twin is currently undergoing testing in collaboration with many participants along the entire fuel supply chain. The system’s reliability and safety is being tested together with them and with vehicle manufacturers. To date, the Digital Fuel Twin has been retrofitted into vehicles. In the future, however, the plan is to integrate it into the vehicle’s own electronics as a pure software module, thereby ensuring the tamper-proof use of renewable synthetic fuels at the individual vehicle level. “We expect the Digital Fuel Twin to feature in production vehicles as early as 2026,” Pauer says. Renewable synthetic fuels have been available for many years Renewable synthetic fuels are produced either from plant-based materials or with the help of renewable electricity. In contrast to fuels based on crude oil, they do not release any additional carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Some of these fuels have been available for years. The most widely used is HVO100 (100 % recycled hydrotreated vegetable oils), which is obtained from waste oils and plant residues. Overall – taking into account the carbon emissions of the fuel itself plus the carbon emitted during its production (“well-to-wheel”) – this diesel fuel offers a CO 2 advantage of up to 90 percent compared to its crude oil counterpart. Sales of this fuel have been freely permitted in Germany since 2024, but it has been available for much longer in countries such as Sweden and the Netherlands. For gasoline engines, there is also the ethanol-based fuel E85. Both fuels, HVO100 and E85, are each already available at more than 5,000 filling stations across Europe.

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Bosch at bauma 2025

07.04.2025

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Bosch at bauma 2025

Stuttgart and Munich, Germany – Over one million new construction vehicles will be produced worldwide in 2025 alone. As different as their performance classes and tasks are, they almost all have one thing in common: a diesel engine. Its robustness and strength make it the ideal powertrain for a wide range of applications. At the bauma 2025 trade fair, Bosch will be showing how carbon emissions can be reduced even further in this vehicle segment. “Renewable synthetic fuels make operating both new and existing vehicles much more climate-friendly,” says Jan-Oliver Roehrl, executive vice president of the Bosch Power Solutions division and head of commercial vehicle activities at Bosch. “And in the future, hydrogen engines and electrification also stand to make construction machinery much more sustainable.” Renewable synthetic fuels make operating both new and existing vehicles much more climate-friendly. And in the future, hydrogen engines and electrification also stand to make construction machinery much more sustainable....Jan-Oliver Roehrl, executive vice president of the Bosch Power Solutions division and head of commercial vehicle activities at Bosch Renewable synthetic fuels make combustion engines more climate-friendly Construction vehicles are already subject to comprehensive exhaust-emission regulations, such as Stage V in Europe, Tier 4 in the U.S., and Phase IV in China. To date, however, their climate-relevant emissions have been regulated only to a limited extent, at least by law. One simple option for greatly reducing their carbon emissions that is already available today is to use renewable synthetic fuels such as HVO100. Because these fuels are based on residual and waste materials, they are much more climate-friendly than fossil fuels in terms of overall carbon emissions. They are also “drop-in” fuels, meaning they can be mixed with normal diesel fuel as required. Since Bosch already takes compatibility with these fuels into account when developing its injection technology, they are suitable for use in its products. According to Bosch forecasts, four out of five new construction vehicles worldwide with over 56 kilowatts will still have a diesel engine in 2035. That is why Bosch will continue to develop injection technology and urea dosing technology for exhaust-gas treatment in the future to suit the various segments of the construction machinery market. The Digital Fuel Twin documents the use of renewable synthetic fuels Renewable synthetic fuels can make construction machinery more climate-friendly: the more of it they use, the smaller the carbon footprint of each individual vehicle. Bosch makes this effect visible with a purely digital software solution called the Digital Fuel Twin. This documents the amounts of fuel distributed as well as the fuels’ sustainability, from production and transportation all the way to the filling station. It provides the operators of construction machinery with certificates corresponding to how they have refueled their vehicles; these document the total amounts of fuel used and even the proportionate carbon footprint when using the vehicle. Hydrogen engines build on tried-and-tested foundations When it comes to hydrogen engines, German manufacturers and suppliers can draw on decades of expertise, particularly in the field of engine technology: some 80 to 90 percent of the technology involved can be transferred from conventional combustion engines. If the hydrogen fueling the engines is produced with renewable energy, their use could mark a big step forward for the climate. Often, construction machinery is stationary and operates under heavy loads. “This is precisely where hydrogen engines, with their high efficiency and robustness, can really excel,” Roehrl says. “The first applications of hydrogen engines featuring Bosch injection technology will be launched this year.” Bosch is working on both port- and direct-injection systems and is already involved in more than 100 development projects with customers worldwide. Moreover, the hydrogen engine is also a promising option for large engines, for example as the powertrain for dump trucks in mining. Here, too, robustness and reliability combined with a compact design are essential for economical operation. Electrification solutions for construction machinery In certain construction machinery applications, electrification is another efficient and climate-friendly option for mobile and stationary functions. With its eLION electrification portfolio, Bosch Rexroth already offers a wide range of motors, inverters, gearboxes, software, and accessories, including the appropriate hydraulics. This Bosch subsidiary is currently expanding its range to include components for 96-volt vehicle electrical systems; at the end of 2025, it will introduce a standardized software platform for all voltage classes. Bosch Engineering, meanwhile, is presenting a newly developed high-performance solution for battery voltages of up to 800 volts. This subsidiary’s new electric powertrain system is compact and offers high power density as well as high efficiency. It is also suitable for construction machinery with high power requirements and limited installation space, such as wheel loaders. Bosch, Bosch Rexroth, and Bosch Engineering will be showcasing these solutions at bauma, at booths A3/327 and A4/526.

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Powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles

16.09.2024

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Powertrain solutions for commercial vehicles

Bosch is developing a range of efficient powertrains – from combustion engines and battery-electric models to fuel cells.

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New area of business: Bosch to develop components for hydrogen electrolysis

04.05.2022

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New area of business: Bosch to develop components for hydrogen electrolysis

Stuttgart and Renningen, Germany – When it comes to green hydrogen, Bosch is stepping on the gas: in the interest of effective climate action, the company is planning not only to use this new fuel, but also to be one of the companies producing it. This is why Bosch is branching out into the development of components for electrolyzers, which use electrolysis to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Ideally, the electricity for this purpose is generated from renewable sources such as wind or photovoltaic power, in which case the result is known as “green hydrogen”. “We cannot afford to delay climate action any longer, so we aim to use Bosch technology to support the rapid expansion of hydrogen production in Europe,” said Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, at the presentation of the company’s annual figures . “To do this, we will leverage our know-how in fuel-cell technology,” added Dr. Markus Heyn, member of the board of management of Bosch and chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector. Drawing on this expertise, Bosch will assign the development of electrolyzer components to the Mobility Solutions business sector, investing up to 500 million euros in this venture by the end of the decade. In light of energy diversification, the move away from fossil fuels, and the need to reduce CO2 emissions, demand for green hydrogen is growing rapidly – not only in energy-intensive industries such as steel, chemicals, and heavy-duty freight, but also in private real estate. According to the EU, demand is set to rise to some ten million metric tons a year by 2030. Bosch forecasts that the global market for electrolyzer components will increase to a volume of around 14 billion euros over the same period, with Europe set to see the highest rates of growth. To help business and society reduce dependency on fossil fuels and harness new forms of energy, Bosch intends to invest some three billion euros in climate-neutral technology, such as electrification and hydrogen, over the next three years. “We cannot afford to delay climate action any longer, so we aim to use Bosch technology to support the rapid expansion of hydrogen production in Europe” ...says Dr. Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH Bosch is to develop the stack – the core component of an electrolyzer As in the fuel cell, the key component of an electrolyzer is a stack, which comprises several hundred individual cells connected in series. In each of these cells, electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. This is the reverse of what takes place in a fuel cell, where electricity is generated by combining hydrogen and oxygen. In both cases, the chemical reaction is facilitated by means of a proton-exchange membrane (PEM). Bosch is collaborating with a number of partners to develop a way of combining the electrolyzer stack with a control unit, power electronics, and various sensors to create a “smart module”. With pilot plants scheduled to commence operation in the coming year, the company plans to supply these smart modules to manufacturers of electrolysis plants and industrial service providers from 2025 onward. Using a simple process, Bosch will incorporate a number of these compact modules. They can then be used both in smaller units with capacity of up to ten megawatts and in gigawatt-rated onshore and offshore plants – whether in new-build projects or in existing plants for conversion to the production of green hydrogen. To maximize the efficiency of hydrogen production and extend the service life of the stack, the smart modules are to be connected to the Bosch cloud. At the same time, the use of a modular design for the electrolyzers is expected to make maintenance more flexible: any scheduled work will require the shutdown of certain sections of the plant only, instead of the entire facility. Bosch is also working on service concepts that will include the recycling of components in order to promote a circular economy. Bosch can use its strengths in mass production and economies of scale Unlike many of the electrolyzer components currently on the market, the Bosch smart modules will be mass produced. As such, the manufacturing operation will generate economies of scale. “Two key factors are involved in ramping up hydrogen production: speed and cost,” Heyn said. “This is where we can play to our strengths, thanks to our expertise in mass production and our automotive know-how.” Bosch is now planning to start volume production as quickly as possible at a number of European locations. These include Bamberg and Feuerbach (Germany), Tilburg (Netherlands), Linz (Austria), and České Budějovice (Czech Republic). Bosch portfolio expansion will safeguard jobs The ongoing transformation of the automotive sector presents a huge challenge for the industry as a whole. As ever, Bosch’s response here is to innovate. In entering a new field of business – one that will add a nonautomotive wing to its mobility solutions business – the company is seizing the opportunity to further safeguard employment. In the coming years, this expansion into electrolyzer components is expected to create work for hundreds of associates. “In fact, we’re doing three things at once,” Heyn said. “We’re making an important contribution ecologically, economically, and socially.” Bosch is working on mobile and stationary fuel cells Bosch firmly believes in hydrogen as a future fuel, and is also working on both stationary and mobile fuel cells . One intended use for the former is as small, on-site power plants for cities, data centers, shopping malls, business parks, and as charge spots for electric vehicles. Bosch plans to use mobile fuel cells to facilitate the climate-neutral shipping of goods and commodities, initially by truck. The company’s portfolio of vehicle-related products in this field ranges from individual sensors to core components such as the electric air compressor , the stack, and complete fuel-cell modules . Production is expected to start this year.

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Bosch expands its hydrogen portfolio

17.11.2021

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Bosch expands its hydrogen portfolio

Stuttgart, Germany / Brescia, Italy – Bosch has expanded its product portfolio for mobile hydrogen applications: as of now, it also includes components for H2 tank systems such as tank valves or pressure regulators. For this purpose, the supplier of technology and services has entered into an engineering partnership with the Italian specialist OMB Saleri in which the products are jointly further developed. “In the drive to achieve climate neutrality, hydrogen will be an important building block in the future powertrain mix,” says Dr. Uwe Gackstatter, president of the Bosch Powertrain Solutions division. “Together with OMB Saleri, we are making H2 tank components ready for volume production.” Together with OMB Saleri, we are making H2 tank components ready for volume production....Dr. Uwe Gackstatter, president of the Bosch Powertrain Solutions division Targeting the global market for hydrogen refueling solutions Demand for powertrains that run on hydrogen will experience strong growth in the years ahead, especially in commercial vehicles. Bosch expects that by 2030, around one in eight newly registered commercial vehicles worldwide will be powered by a fuel cell. Bosch and OMB Saleri hope that the partnership they have now put in place for components for hydrogen refueling systems will expand their market positions in the H2 sector. Their collaboration includes a licensing and engineering agreement for several products relating to hydrogen storage solutions at pressures of 350 bar and 700 bar. Joint simultaneous engineering teams are now further developing the existing products and optimizing them for volume production. The two companies’ goal is to leverage economies of scale and offer components for hydrogen refueling solutions at competitive prices. Bosch and OMB Saleri pool expertise The partnership brings together the two partners’ know-how. The Italian technology company OMB Saleri, based in Brescia in northern Italy, is considered one of the world’s leading specialists in components for hydrogen storage solutions. As a partner, Bosch will benefit from its engineering expertise, a modern H2 test infrastructure and testing stations, and components that have already proved their worth in initial applications. In return, Bosch will contribute its experience in the commercialization of innovative products as well as a global development and manufacturing network for large volumes. Bosch is working on mobile and stationary fuel cells Bosch believes that hydrogen has a bright future as an energy carrier, and is making considerable upfront investments in this area. From 2021 to 2024, the company plans to invest around 600 million euros in mobile fuel-cell applications and a further 400 million euros in stationary ones for the generation of electricity and heat. The portfolio for vehicles ranges from individual sensors to core components such as the electric air compressor and the stack to the complete fuel-cell module.

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Pressure regulator and tank valve for hydrogen tanks

17.11.2021

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Pressure regulator and tank valve for hydrogen tanks

Reproduction for press purposes free of charge with credit “Picture: Bosch” Bosch has expanded its product portfolio for mobile hydrogen applications: as of now, it also includes components for H2 tank systems such as tank valves or pressure regulators.

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Pressure regulator and tank valve for hydrogen tanks

17.11.2021

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Pressure regulator and tank valve for hydrogen tanks

Reproduction for press purposes free of charge with credit “Picture: Bosch” The engineering partnership between Bosch and OMB Saleri includes pressure regulators and tank valves for H2 storage solutions.

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Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20 percent lower CO ...

03.05.2021

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Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20 percent lower CO ...

Stuttgart, Germany – The available range of renewable low-carbon fuels is growing. Following on from R33 Blue Diesel, Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now come up with a low-carbon gasoline. Their new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33 percent renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20 percent per kilometer driven. This means a fleet of 1,000 VW Golf VIII 1.5 TSIs alone could save more than 230 metric tons of CO₂ per year, assuming an annual mileage of 10,000 kilometers each. Shell will offset the remaining carbon emissions from the use of Blue Gasoline through certified offset arrangements. The initial plan is to make the fuel available at regular filling stations over the course of the year, starting in Germany. On the road to climate-friendly mobility, we must ensure we don’t leave any technical opportunities untapped, starting with electromobility and ending with renewable fuels. Every bit of CO₂ we save can help us achieve our climate targets,...says Dr. Uwe Gackstatter, president of the Bosch Powertrain Solutions division. “On the road to climate-friendly mobility, we must ensure we don’t leave any technical opportunities untapped, starting with electromobility and ending with renewable fuels. Every bit of CO₂ we save can help us achieve our climate targets,” says Dr. Uwe Gackstatter, president of the Bosch Powertrain Solutions division. “We’re pleased to present this counterpart to R33 Blue Diesel. Our new fuel now also takes gasoline engines a big step forward in terms of sustainability,” says Felix Balthasar, Manager Speciality Fuels at Shell. Sebastian Willmann, head of Internal Combustion Engine Development at Volkswagen, says: “Blue Gasoline is another building block in the effective reduction of CO₂ emissions from the vehicle fleet. Blue Gasoline’s high storage stability makes the fuel particularly suitable for use in plug-in hybrid vehicles. In the future, the expansion of the charging infrastructure and larger batteries will mean that these vehicles predominantly run on electrical power, and thus that fuel may remain in the fuel tank for longer periods of time.” Highest standards set for fuel quality and sustainability Blue Gasoline fuel complies with the EN 228/E10 standard and even exceeds it in key parameters such as storage stability and boiling behavior. High-quality additives also keep the engine extremely clean and protect it against corrosion. This means not only that the fuel can be distributed via the existing filling station network, but also that it can be used in all new and existing vehicles for which Super 95 E10 gasoline has been approved. The proportion of up to 33 percent renewables is made up of biomass-based naphtha or ethanol certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system. One source of such naphtha is what is known as tall oil, a by-product in the production of pulp for paper. But naphtha can also be obtained from other residual and waste materials. Bosch company filling stations will now offer only low-carbon fuels In the Blue Gasoline project, the three partners jointly defined the fuel specification to be achieved, taking into account engine requirements and sustainability. They put the product they developed through intensive testing on engine test benches and in trial vehicles – with consistently positive results. Bosch will debut Blue Gasoline at its company filling stations as early as May 2021, starting with its Schwieberdingen site, with a rollout to the company’s filling stations at its Feuerbach and Hildesheim sites scheduled for the course of 2021. The supply of conventional Super 95 E10 gasoline will then be gradually phased out. Since the end of 2018, R33 Blue Diesel has been the only diesel fuel that Bosch company filling stations offer for company cars and internal delivery vehicles. R33 Blue Diesel is also becoming available at more and more regular filling stations in Germany. At present, it is offered at eight filling stations belonging to different brands nationwide, with more set to follow. Renewable fuels are not a substitute for electromobility For Bosch, renewable low-carbon and carbon-neutral fuels will not replace electromobility, but complement it. In principle, the use of these fuels makes sense in all modes of transport, but especially in those for which there is as yet no clear and economical path to electrification. In addition to ships and aircraft, this applies primarily to heavy goods vehicles and existing vehicles, but also to all the vehicles with internal-combustion engines or hybrid powertrains that are on the world’s roads today or will be built in the coming decades. To promote rapid market uptake for these fuels, the focus is on renewable biomass and synthetic fuel components that can be blended into regular fuel in high proportions in line with existing fuel standards. By using Blue Diesel and Blue Gasoline, Bosch is demonstrating that it is not just up to new vehicles to reduce the transport sector’s CO₂ emissions: the existing fleet can also help achieve climate targets.

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Blue Gasoline with 20 percent lower CO₂ emissions

03.05.2021

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Blue Gasoline with 20 percent lower CO₂ emissions

Reproduction for press purposes free of charge with credit “Picture: Bosch”. The available range of renewable low-carbon fuels is growing. Following on from R33 Blue Diesel, Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now come up with a low-carbon gasoline. Their new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33 percent renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20 percent per kilometer driven.

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Bosch and PTV Group: Alliance for better air

23.03.2021

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Bosch and PTV Group: Alliance for better air

Stuttgart – Bosch and PTV Group, the global market leader for mobility and transportation software, are joining forces to further improve air quality and reduce traffic-related emissions in cities. The new partnership brings together Bosch's know-how in measuring, modeling, and analyzing air quality data with PTV's expertise in traffic planning and simulation. This partnership will provide cities with the right tools to reconcile mobility and better air in the best possible way. While many cities in Europe and around the world are struggling with air pollution, the two companies could help well over 2,000 potential customers in more than 120 countries with their innovative solution. Measures to improve air quality play an important role, especially in cities. Implementation of these measures require precise data and simulations of the type and spread of emissions and immissions. Our collaboration creates the foundation for a long-term improvement in air quality, for example through traffic control....Christian Stach, Executive Vice President, Bosch Powertrain Solutions division Precise data for efficient traffic management The first outcome of the cooperation has already been implemented. Precise emissions data by Bosch is now available in the traffic simulation software PTV Vissim. Bosch generates this data on its cloud-based Air Quality platform, based on detailed traffic data. In PTV Vissim, city and traffic planners can then immediately see how different traffic measures, such as adapted signal control, will affect vehicle emissions and air quality. "Measures to improve air quality play an important role, especially in cities. Implementation of these measures require precise data and simulations of the type and spread of emissions and immissions. Our collaboration creates the foundation for a long-term improvement in air quality, for example through traffic control," says Christian Stach, Executive Vice President, Bosch Powertrain Solutions division. "Better air is a vital factor when it comes to creating livable and sustainable urban areas. At the same time, our cities are growing, with more and more people and goods on the move. Our collaboration combines the data expertise of the leading technology company, Bosch with PTV's analysis and simulation technology. Together, we can empower cities to make sound decisions and effectively improve air quality," says Christian U. Haas, CEO of PTV Group. Potential for further developments Bosch and PTV Group are planning further innovative developments that will be based on a shared-data platform. Immission data generated with artificial intelligence will be integrated from the Bosch Cloud into PTV's various software solutions. In addition, a team of experts from both companies is working on a holistic "city dashboard" that will enable users to analyze and visualize mobility and real-time air quality data. This dashboard will help to address a variety of aspects of the “Smart City” concept, such as optimum location of charging stations, sustainable mobility solutions, the transport of goods on the last mile, etc.

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