Bosch Pioneers Sustainable Solutions with Electric Drives for Recreational Boats and Yachts at Salone Nautico Venezia

Bosch Showcases Cutting-Edge Electric Drive Solutions for Maritime Industry at Venice Boat Show

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has unveiled sustainable electric drives for yachts and recreational boats at the Salone Nautico Venezia (Venice boat show). The solutions aim to meet the increasing demand for eco-friendly and low-noise motorization in the maritime industry. Bosch’s electric drive system includes an electric motor, optional gearbox, inverter, and electric control unit. The compact design and scalability of the system allow for easy integration into boats. Based on proven automotive technologies, the system offers high profitability, reliability, and robustness. The electric drive system is already in series production with a pilot customer, with more applications undergoing testing. Interested visitors can find further information at Salone Nautico in Venice.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABSTATT, 30-May-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Bosch, a leading provider of components and system development, is showcasing its range of sustainable electric drives for yachts and recreational boats at the Salone Nautico Venezia (Venice boat show). With increasing demand for eco-friendly and low-noise motorization in the maritime industry, Bosch’s proven technologies from the automotive sector offer high profitability, reliability, and robustness.

In response to stricter environmental regulations and customer preferences, Bosch’s electric drive solutions enable shipyards, shipbuilders, and system integrators to implement drive electrification quickly and easily. With impending laws promoting alternative powertrain systems and even banning conventional engines, Bosch’s solutions provide an efficient way to meet these requirements while reducing greenhouse gas and noise emissions.

The comprehensive system for boat drive electrification includes an electric motor with an optional gearbox, an inverter with an integrated DC/DC converter, and an electric control unit. The 400-volt permanent magnet synchronous motor, available in 90 kW and 140 kW power ratings, boasts high power density and efficiency. Its compact design allows for easy integration into existing applications, enhancing retrofitting capabilities. The electric drive’s dynamic behavior enhances the pleasure of piloting yachts and recreational boats, while the lightweight components contribute to increased maximum range.

Bosch’s electric drive system leverages the reliability and robustness of proven automotive technologies, ensuring high profitability. Customers have the flexibility to choose between a complete package or individual components for their own system, with Bosch Engineering providing support in integration and customization. The electric drive system is already in series production with a pilot customer, and further applications are undergoing testing, slated for release in the coming months.

Interested visitors can find additional information at Salone Nautico in Venice, located at Tesa 92 of San Cristoforo.

For more information, please visit: https://www.bosch-engineering.com/stories/stories-detailpages/marine.html

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