“That’ll be a big, big enabler for massive application of fuel cells in the market,” he added. “Once you have the most efficient fuel cell to begin with, and extremely high-power density in a fuel cell, it helps us in reducing the consumption of hydrogen.”
Driven by industry demands for less-expensive fuel cell technology, and bolstered by CO2 reduction targets across the globe, Jain is optimistic about Bosch’s progress.
“As the market scales up after starting in commercial vehicles, we will see the fuel cells also making entry in the passenger-car area. With economies of scale, the costs will come down, and it will be become a viable solution for passenger cars as well as trucks,” Jain said.
Bosch is developing the fuel cell stacks in partnership with PowerCell Sweden AB, in which Bosch acquired an 11.3 percent share in 2019. The products could make it to the commercial vehicle industry as early as next year.
