Technology innovator and service supplier, Bosch, is providing a special insight into how we may move around in the not to distant future at the IAA Mobility 2021 event in Munich. It is showcasing its solutions for personalised, automated, connected, and electrified mobility, with a presentation of cars, e-bikes, motorcycles, scooters and electric race cars.

Innovations on show will include; Bosch electronics architecture for assisted and automated driving and driverless automated valet parking system developed jointly by Bosch and Mercedes-Benz where a smartphone command directs cars automatically to their assigned parking bays without the need for driver supervision.

Bosch will also showcase how its connected products and services enhance the electric cycling experience and connect e-bikers with the digital world. Bosch says it wants to be a key player in climate-neutral mobility and the company has set itself the goal of making all vehicle classes ready for upcoming emissions requirements. As an innovation leader, Bosch has a broader electric driving portfolio than any other company, from e-bikes to passenger cars to heavy trucks.

As part of this goal Bosch has all the building blocks for the electrification of passenger cars, including an e-axle, which combines the power electronics, electric motor, and transmission in a single unit. With its pre-integrated system solutions for vehicle platforms, Bosch helps automakers bring electric vehicles to market faster than before. The key is the optimized interaction of the powertrain, steering, braking, and vehicle control in the advanced driving module, which is combined with partner solutions to form a complete axle module for the front and rear axles. Alongside efficient powertrains, Bosch also uses thermal management to increase the range of electric and hybrid vehicles. Precise control of currents of hot and cold air improves the efficiency of the battery and ensures that all components are working within their optimum temperature range.

Another innovation on display is Bosch’s Battery in the Cloud concept which prolongs the life of electric car batteries. Smart software functions in the cloud continually analyze battery status and take appropriate action to prevent or slow cell aging. The tamper-proof “usage certificate” documents the condition of the battery throughout its entire service life, thus giving a better picture of the battery’s residual value if the car is sold. With charging services such as Convenience Charging, Bosch makes it easy and straightforward for drivers of electric cars to find and pay at publicly accessible charging stations. In addition, the integrated recharging and navigation solution allows for a precise range forecast and route planning that includes recharging stops and comes with the option to set personal preferences, such as charging stations next to restaurants.