#smartmoves

They are microscopically tiny, and indispensable for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and Industry 4.0: MEMS sensors have been dubbed a key future technology. With a #smartmove in this field, Bosch has become the global market leader.

No larger than a shoebox, this battery is set to have a huge impact on vehicle electrification. The Bosch 48-volt battery lets automakers make a #smartmove to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Shanghai city traffic is a baptism by fire for the electric SUV made by the automotive startup NIO. The company had its ES8 model ready for production in just three short years. Behind the wheel is Cissy Ye, the purchasing director at NIO responsible for procuring the advanced technology under the hood. In choosing the Bosch iBooster, she has opted for convenience and safety — definitely a #smartmove.

There’s a new way to keep food and drink cool in Kenya: without electrical power, with just a box and one and a half liters of water. Thanks to the FreshBox sold by the Bosch subsidiary BSH Hausgeräte, the fruit vendor Achieng Mbula’s goods stay fresh for longer, and her sales are up. This #smartmove for everyday life helps her reduce food waste.

Gardening work is easier —and the star florist Ellouise Hasler-Stott’s future looks even rosier — with the strength-saving powers of the cordless EasyPrune shears. Technically speaking, the tool is literally a #smartmove, since its electronic assist provides extra power.

The Bosch engineer Christian Appel is working with the Nikola Motor Company startup to develop the world’s first 40-ton truck to feature a fuel-cell powertrain. It’s a #smartmove that could herald a new era in freight haulage.