Bosch says it has two versions of its eCityTruck powertrain, one with a transmission and one without.
The goal is to create solutions which are quick to integrate and accommodate automakers’ differing requirements. These powertrain solutions can be scaled for light commercial vehicles weighing two to 7.5 metric tons.
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“Bosch’s electrical powertrain for commercial vehicles has the potential to change the face of urban delivery traffic,” said Bosch board member, Markus Heyn.
“We’re getting electric vans ready for the mass market.”
With its new eCityTruck powertrain concept, Bosch has taken components such as an electric motor and power electronics and combined them into one unit. This economises on parts, making the powertrain more efficient.
Bosch offers a solution for passenger cars – the e-axle – which significantly shortens vehicle development times,” maintains the German supplier.
Bosch’s plans for the electrification of commercial vehicles go beyond vans. Together with Nikola, a US start-up, Bosch is developing a powertrain which raises the bar for electric range.
“For Bosch, these powertrain technologies for delivery traffic are another milestone on the path toward [s] achieving a leading global position in the electromobility mass market set to emerge after 2020 and toward [s] making its vision of emissions-free, accident-free, and stress-free mobility a reality,” added a Bosch statement.
