The world is rapidly shifting towards clean energy, and Robert Bosch GmbH, the German technology and industrial group, is taking significant steps to meet this demand. The company has announced that it will further enhance the development of new energy vehicle-related products in China, which will be crucial to its growth strategy over the coming decade.
According to Stefan Hartung, Bosch’s board chairman, electrified powertrain solutions will play a crucial role in driving the company’s business growth. He further added that Bosch will expedite the development of fuel cell, hydrogen, and electromobility technologies in China.
Speaking at a business event in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, Hartung emphasized the importance of localization and commercialization of hydrogen fuel cells for mobile applications and commercial vehicle electrification in China. To this end, Bosch Powertrain Solutions China signed an agreement with the Wuxi National High-tech Industrial Development Zone Administrative Committee to accelerate the localization and commercialization of hydrogen fuel cells.
Bosch launched its first high-volume production line of membrane electrode assemblies in Wuxi earlier this year and plans to begin local production of bipolar plates in 2025. Furthermore, Bosch aims to localize innovative electric drive systems for commercial vehicles such as electric motors and power electronic control units in China by 2023.
Bosch’s efforts in China align with the country’s ambitious plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. The company is committed to investing in sustainable and eco-friendly technologies and is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the growing demand for new energy vehicles in China and globally.
