In the fall of 2017, Bosch introduced a new 48-volt battery,...

In the fall of 2017, Bosch introduced a new 48-volt battery, developed for hybrids, based on the standardized eaxis. The same approach to standardization makes it easy to integrate the 48-volt battery into new vehicle models. With CATL, the necessary battery cells will now be designed, developed and produced.The two companies Bosch and CATL have agreed on a long-term strategic cooperation to jointly specify high-performance battery cells. CATL will then design, develop and produce these according to Bosch requirements. The agreement also secures Bosch's long-term supply of battery cells.According to estimates by Bosch, around 15 million new vehicles will be 48-volt hybrids in 2025. The company has clearly designed its own battery for this purpose. This is because it is already evident today that automakers in China, Europe, and North America are striving to reduce CO2 emissions and thus the fuel consumption of cars.Dr. Stefan Hartung, Bosch Board of Management member and Chairman of the Mobility Solutions business unit, said of the cooperation: "We have to understand battery cells, but we don't have to manufacture them ourselves. CATL has now truly been brought on board as an expert in this field. The company is regarded as one of the world's largest producers of batteries and is currently building a battery factory in Erfurt, Germany.Production of the first generation of the 48-volt battery began at Bosch in Wuxi, China, at the end of last year. The battery is compact and passively cooled. Automobile manufacturers can therefore easily integrate it into vehicle models and do not need expensive cooling units.In May 2018, Bosch made it clear that mobility at Bosch is viewed holistically. In other words, both internal combustion engines and electric motors have their justification. From Bosch's point of view, the diesel engine also deserved its place in the drive mix until the breakthrough of electric mobility in the mass market.If it goes to Bosch, it will be around 2030 when two out of five vehicles in Germany will be electrically powered. The remaining three vehicles will then continue to run on gasoline and diesel systems. By 2025, Bosch plans to increase its sales in the electromobility segment to five billion euros, more than tenfold.Source: next-mobility.news - Bosch and CATL cooperate on battery cellsTranslated with www.DeepL.com/Translator