On November 29, the foundation stone of Bosch China Hydrogen Fuel Cell Center was laid in Wuxi. The center will be completed by the end of 2020, and it is planned to achieve small-scale production in 2021.
Currently, Bosch is actively planning the automotive fuel cell market. The foundation stone of the center will pave the way for the application of this technology in the field of commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles.
Dr. Gackstatter Uwe, President of Bosch Powertrain Solutions Division, said: "Hydrogen fuel cells have the advantages of zero emissions, high energy conversion efficiency, and diverse fuel sources. The foundation stone of the Bosch Wuxi Hydrogen Fuel Cell Center established outside Germany is another key strategic move for Bosch to lay out the automotive fuel cell market and actively promote its commercialization. "
Fuel cell systems have the advantages of light weight, long cruising range, short fuel replenishment time, and zero-emission driving. They are especially suitable for medium and heavy commercial vehicles that require long-distance driving.
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In the field of fuel cells, Bosch has deep industry experience and research and development capabilities. Based on key component systems including fuel cells and other fuel cells, by providing comprehensive system engineering services, Bosch can help hydrogen fuel engine and vehicle manufacturers to improve system performance and reliability while further reducing the system and Vehicle cost, which promotes the industrialization of fuel cells.
The new hydrogen fuel cell center established in Wuxi this time will be mainly used for research and development, and trial production of hydrogen fuel cell powertrain related products, with all test equipment from key components to electric stacks and even fuel cell systems, and trial production lines for prototypes of electric stacks. . This will further strengthen Bosch's local R & D and manufacturing capabilities in China, which can serve the Chinese market more quickly and flexibly. At the same time, Bosch's strategic cooperation with customers in different market segments has also been fully launched.
Wang Weiliang, President of Bosch Powertrain China, said: "China is an important market for future fuel cell R & D and application. To this end, the establishment of a hydrogen fuel cell center in Wuxi will further enhance Bosch's domestic competitiveness. Hydrogen injection valves, electronic air compressors The development and application of a complete system of key components such as fuel cells in Wuxi, as well as the manufacture of stack samples will also lay a solid foundation for large-scale mass production of fuel cells in the future. We will use innovative technologies, localized products and flexibility Business model to better serve local customers and help China's auto industry to transform and upgrade.