Bosch is prioritizing the commercial vehicle sector as a key growth area, focusing on the transition toward electrification, software, and advanced assistance systems. The company is shifting its strategy from supplying individual components to providing comprehensive system solutions for heavy-duty trucks.
The company has introduced a new e-axle for heavy-duty vehicles, which integrates an electric motor, power electronics, and various transmission options. This system is designed to improve efficiency, reduce weight, and optimize installation space, while incorporating thermal management for 800-volt architectures.
Jan-Oliver Röhrl, Executive Vice President for Commercial Vehicles and Off-Road, identified the lack of a fast-charging network as the primary obstacle to scaling electric heavy-duty transport. He emphasized that while depot charging suffices for regional logistics, international long-haul operations require a robust European infrastructure.
Despite its focus on battery-electric technology, Bosch continues to invest in hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen internal combustion engines. The company views hydrogen as essential for achieving carbon-neutral mobility, particularly for long-distance heavy-duty applications.
Bosch considers China the leading market for both battery-electric and fuel-cell heavy-duty vehicles. The company intends to leverage insights gained in China to support European market development. Bosch also participates in the Hydrogen Alliance alongside partners like Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and Toyota.
