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Battery electric vehicles with built-in Bosch technology make driving a fun experience that is locally emission free. In the future, their number on the roads is certain to increase across the globe. According to estimates by Bosch experts, around one-third of all newly registered passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will be battery powered in 2030. Bosch already offers all key components required for this. For example, the eAxle is a compact all-in-one solution that combines power electronics, electric motor, and transmission into a particularly efficient powertrain. Because its power can be flexibly adjusted between 50 kW and 300 kW, the eAxle can even drive large vehicles purely electrically.

Bosch has taken the interplay of diesel engine and modern exhaust-gas treatment to a new level. As a result, modern diesels achieve low fuel consumption and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions to such an extent that their direct impact on air quality is close to zero — even in urban environments. Thanks to the particle filter, the soot load is also brought to a very low level. Vehicles with modern diesel engines are already on the road today.

The gasoline engine is the most widespread powertrain system worldwide. For over 65 years, Bosch has been developing components and system solutions ranging from fuel supply to exhaust-gas treatment methods. Gasoline direct injections and port fuel injection are just two of the many technologies available. Individually or as a combined system, all gasoline injection systems ensure efficient fuel use and a reduced CO₂ output. In this way, they contribute to meeting the climate targets.

Two engine hearts beat in the chest of a hybrid. They are powered by Bosch components that combine the advantages of a locally emission-free electric powertrain for short distances with those of a modern internal-combustion engine for long distances. As a result, this powertrain technology is an ecological, energy-saving solution. The hybrid powertrain is highly adept at reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.

Bosch offers different types of hybrid solutions. The range includes 48-volt entry-level models with regenerative braking, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) that allow for covering short distances fully electrically, and strong hybrids (sHEVs) that support longer cruising ranges purely based on electricity.

The silent powertrain draws on hydrogen as its energy source. Ideally, this fuel is produced using renewable energy. In the fuel cell, hydrogen is converted into electrical energy, which is then converted into propulsion by the electric powertrain. The only thing that leaves the exhaust is water, and there are no local CO₂ emissions.

One advantage over battery electric powertrains is that hydrogen can be filled up at the gas pump in a matter of minutes. Such a powertrain system is not only suitable for inner-city traffic, but also for covering hundreds of kilometers on a daily basis. Bosch is developing an innovative fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles, which will be expanded for use in passenger cars in the future.

E-bike components from Bosch power individual bicycle solutions that are both fun and ecological. There is a suitable powertrain unit for every requirement and every type of bike: city bicycles, trekking, cargo bikes, or eMountain bikes. The innovative technology affords cyclists a highly natural riding experience. A multi-sensor system measures torque, speed, and acceleration over 1,000 times per second, resulting in a perfect balance between rider and e-bike.

Electric mobility has just begun to pick up speed, but this technology is only as climate friendly as the electricity used to charge the battery. Moreover, around half of the vehicles that will be on the road in 2030 have already been sold, and the majority of them are equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine. However, the global stock of around 1.3 billion vehicles can contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions. This is possible with synthetic fuels, also called e-fuels.

The recipe for climate-neutral e-fuels is simple: Take CO₂ from the ambient air as well as regeneratively generated electricity and water. These fuels can power trucks, cars, aircraft, or ships, making internal-combustion engines CO₂ neutral and thus active contributors to environmental protection. Also, they can be sold through the existing network of gas stations.