Bosch targets EVs, hybrids with powertrain division

Bosch is predicting that almost 20 million hybrids and electric vehicles will be produced in 2025. With this in mind, Bosch is setting up an operating unit for electromobility.

The unit will be part of the new Powertrain Solutions division. From the start of 2018, this will include the company’s electromobility activities as well as today’s Gasoline Systems and Diesel Systems divisions.

In the future, Bosch says it will supply existing and new customers with all powertrain
technologies from a single source.

Bosch predicts that in addition to the 20 million new hybrids and electric vehicles on the world’s roads in 2025, there will be some 85 million new gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.

Rolf Bulander, chairman of the Bosch Mobility Solutions business sector and member of the board says the company will be prepared in both the fuel and electricity areas.

“As it is still unclear which powertrain or which combination of the various types will dominate when, we are taking a two-pronged approach, and continuing to extend our expertise and knowledge in both electromobility and combustion engines,” Bulander says.

Powertrain Solutions will focus on three core segments: passenger cars and trucks with combustion engines, hybrid powertrains, and electric vehicles.

“We see huge growth potential in electromobility and commercial vehicles. When it comes to passenger cars with combustion engines, our main focus will be on improving efficiency,” Bulander adds.

Powertrain Solutions will bring together roughly 88,000 associates at more than 60 locations in 25 countries around the world. This collaboration will be intensified in the new division from 2018.

The plan is for the new division and its three units to start operations at the beginning of 2018.