Bosch: a new look at transmission technologies

• Electric vehicles will play a key role in the future
• The internal combustion engine will remain an important part of the hybrid cars
• New Powertrain Solutions division will have 88,000 employees
• Bosch leads development in all promising areas

By Bosch estimates, by 2025 the number of issued hybrid and electric vehicles will reach 20 million. Production of electric vehicles in the future will be crucial, therefore, Bosch is now busy creating a working group dedicated exclusively to this direction. The group will be incorporated into the new unit gear Powertrain Solutions solutions. Since the beginning of 2018 in the area of ​​division of responsibility will include projects related to the development of electric vehicles, as well as the problem of the existing units of petrol and diesel systems (Gasoline Systems and Diesel Systems). As a result of all changes Bosch customers will work in the field of transmission technology  with a single entity.

Simultaneously with the development of electric vehicles the company intends to work intensively on the further improvement of internal combustion engines, because in addition to 20 million new hybrids and electric vehicles on the world's roads in 2025 will be about 85 million vehicles on gasoline and diesel fuel.

Leading market positions enable Bosch's active role in the formation of concepts for the transformation of vehicles. Powertrain Solutions Division will offer an extensive portfolio of technologies to increase the efficiency of transport, making it more economical and environmentally friendly to the world.

Major investment in innovative transmission technology

Each year, Bosch spends several billion euros for the further improvement of transmissions and powertrains. Only the development of electric vehicles the company will invest 400 million euros per year. Most of this amount invested in research and development of batteries. Bosch is the world's only supplier of traditional automotive components, leader of research on promising energy storage technologies.

Closer to the market and customers

The purpose of the Powertrain Solutions division - to give all customers opportunity  to work in the  transmission technologies industry with a one team. In strategic terms, Powertrain Solutions activities will focus on three major segments: passenger cars and trucks with internal combustion engines, hybrid propulsion systems and electric vehicles.

Market changes

In the future, Bosch will develop all these technologies in parallel. This gives the ability to quickly and flexibly respond to changes in the market in all areas related to the transmissions. Now there is no doubt that the ultimate victory will ultimately electric cars. However, it is impossible to predict when and how quickly this revolution would be and what form it will take.

Powertrain Solutions bring together around 88,000 partners in more than 60 cities in 25 countries.