VW and Bosch want to force mass production of battery cells

According to the press report, one wants to establish a preferred provider and technology leader with regard to the expense and equipment of cell factories in Europe.The implementation of the project, which is aimed at providing the latest production systems and digitization solutions, but should also include services for commissioning and maintenance, is currently being examined.

Cost -sensitive high technology

In detail, the automotive manufacturer and the technology group want to deliver integrated battery production systems and support battery cell and system manufacturers "at high run and maintenance on site".The leading position is aimed.

Put CO2-neutral mobility

The initiators regard the proposed "Local for Local" production approach as an important step towards "CO2-neutral moblity".In the course of this, the Volkswagen Group is planning to build six gigafabrics "alone in Europe" by 2030.

Two signatures for the project house

In order to explore the realization options for industrialization of battery production in Europe.The "Memorandum of Understanding" in this regard signed the Technik board of the Volkswagen Group as well as CEO of the Volkswagen Group Components Thomas Schmall and on the part of Bosch Rolf Najork, member of the management of Robert Bosch GmbH and at the same time CEO of Bosch Rexroth.

Great demand

The aim was to offer the entire range of components and processes necessary for mass production of battery cells and systems.According to the information, the corresponding demand should be very high: In Europe alone, “various companies” planned in Europe to set up battery cell factories “with an annual total capacity of around 700 gigawatt hours” by 2030 alone in Europe alone in Europe.

Pioneering role in e-mobility

The two companies consider the next step to a leading role in e-mobility.The cooperation partners complemented themselves in their specific expertise: While Volkswagen, as the leading vehicle manufacturer, took over the production of batteries, Bosch is targeting his know-how in the field of factory automation and system integration.