Welcome to the new H2 – Bosch Hydrogen Technologies at Hyvolution Paris

With the Hybrion PEM electrolysis stack, we deliver the heart of your PEM electrolyzer. Our many years of experience in industrialization and automation are incorporated into the production of the stacks, of course, with the excellent Bosch quality you expect.

With our advanced electrolysis technology and accompanying services, we intend to pave the way for a future-proof energy system that is independent of fossil fuels and powered by renewable resources – thus protecting the world for both present and future generations.

The Hybrion PEM electrolysis stack produces 23 kg of hydrogen per hour at an output pressure of over 30 bar. This is equivalent to a power input of up to 1.25 megawatts.

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In the process industry, reliable inline gas analysis is becoming increasingly important, especially as hydrogen applications continue to expand.

The Bosch Optical Gas Spectrometer (BOGS) delivers real-time multi-gas measurements based on Raman spectroscopy, enabling precise monitoring of hydrogen and other process gases directly. Bosch has industrialized a technology that was previously limited to complex and scientific laboratory equipment, making Raman spectroscopy accessible in a compact, robust, and easy-to-use device. With no sample preparation and no carrier gas required, BOGS is suitable for dynamic process environments and laboratory applications alike. Complex gas mixtures can be evaluated efficiently, supported by an available gas matrix. BOGS delivers fast, versatile, and cost-effective gas analysis, redefining how Raman spectroscopy can be applied in modern industrial and laboratory infrastructures.

An important topic in the energy transition is the efficient and cost-effective compression and storage of hydrogen.

Bosch is developing a gas compressor derived from an established automotive application. It can compress over 11 standard cubic meters per hour to up to 350 bar of high-purity hydrogen, which corresponds to more than one kilogram of hydrogen. Its compact dimensions and very low weight of under 12 kilograms significantly facilitate installation and maintenance work. In addition to hydrogen, the compressor can also be used for other gases such as nitrogen, helium, and carbon dioxide, allowing for a wide range of applications.

Highly integrated and compact system for fuel cell-electric commercial vehicles and buses. The scalable fuel cell power module is a fuel cell system that generates electricity from hydrogen in vehicles. It is primarily used in commercial vehicles, especially in long-distance applications. The system comprises a fuel cell stack and the fuel cell submodules, such as those for hydrogen and air, which are required for the stack to operate. With its impressive service life, robust design, and performance class, the product is designed to cope with commercial vehicle and bus applications.

Fuel cell power module compact 100:
Horizontal single stack and one set of fuel cell components, stack and major fuel cell components by Bosch, self-humidification, electric air compressor with turbine à application: 12-18 m city buses or similar applications

Highly integrated and compact system for fuel cell-electric commercial vehicles and buses. The scalable fuel cell power module is a fuel cell system that generates electricity from hydrogen in vehicles. It is primarily used in commercial vehicles, especially in long-distance applications. The system comprises a fuel cell stack and the fuel cell submodules, such as those for hydrogen and air, which are required for the stack to operate. With its impressive service life, robust design, and performance class, the product is designed to cope with commercial vehicle and bus applications.

Fuel cell power module compact 190:
Horizontal double stack and one set of fuel cell components, stacks and major fuel cell components by Bosch, self-humidification, electric air compressor with turbine à application: Medium-duty trucks, vocational vehicles, and intercity buses

Hydrogen direct injection technology

Along with fuel cell-electric and battery-electric applications, the hydrogen engine represents an equally important powertrain technology of the future. In this context, Bosch’s technology for the direct injection of hydrogen serves as an efficient means of achieving significant reductions in the emissions of internal-combustion engines. With direct injection, hydrogen is injected directly into the combustion chamber, allowing for optimal mixture formation. This technology is crucial for maximizing the efficiency and performance of hydrogen engines in the commercial vehicle segment.

The core component of this system is the innovative Bosch injector for low-pressure direct injection (HIDI). It is specifically designed to meet the highest demands for robustness and life time requirement of 1.6 million kilometers. A key design feature is its internal media separation, which protects moving components from hydrogen. This, along with encapsulated lubrication and optimized material pairings, ensures minimal wear. A dedicated mechatronic control system with integrated software also guarantees maximum dosing accuracy throughout its entire lifespan, making the injector a highly reliable and precise core element for the hydrogen powertrain.

Hydrogen port-fuel injection technology

The hydrogen engine offers a robust alternative for reducing CO2 emissions from combustion engine powertrains, making it a key technology in the future powertrain mix alongside battery-electric and fuel cell systems. One established method for fueling these engines is hydrogen port fuel injection. With this technology, gaseous hydrogen is injected into the intake manifold, where it mixes with air before entering the combustion chamber.

For the development of a hydrogen engine, Bosch supports manufacturers with a comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software, and service solutions, ensuring the perfect interaction of all components. This holistic system approach includes specially adapted sensors and actuators, as well as components for the ignition and exhaust-gas treatment systems. For port fuel injection, Bosch provides application-specific injectors for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. As a key part of this integrated system, these components are characterized by their robustness and ensure the reliability of the entire powertrain, enabling a rapid and effective introduction of hydrogen engines.

The Hymot engine is a 2.3-litre hydrogen-powered engine designed for light commercial vehicles (LCVs). It features variable-pressure hydrogen direct injection, a two-stage boosting system with a compressor and VTG turbocharger, and variable valve timing on both inlet and outlet. With a high-efficiency exhaust aftertreatment system and a hydrogen-specific engine control unit, it delivers strong performance while maintaining near-zero emissions. Hymot provides a highly efficient and sustainable solution for commercial mobility.

Innovation vehicle of Bosch Engineering and Ligier Automotive with hydrogen engine shows the sustainable future of motorsport. In recent months, intensive tests have been carried out to test the engine and the entire vehicle for robustness and endurance performance and to further optimize the drive concept. The development and engineering of hydrogen drives for motor sports enable us to bring particularly demanding technologies to the racetrack at an early stage, which can also have road reference.

In the development of the Ligier JS2 RH2, Bosch Engineering was responsible for the overall vehicle design and significantly implemented the development of the engine and tank concept as well as a comprehensive multi-stage hydrogen safety system.

Race-level performance:
Ligier JS2 RH2 masters high-speed tests at top speeds of over 290 km/h.