Volkswagen and Bosch pursue European cost and technology leadership in industrializing and producing cutting-edge, sustainable batteries
The Volkswagen Group and the Robert Bosch Group signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday, January 18, 2022, to explore possibilities for industrial-scale battery manufacturing solutions in Europe. The corresponding memorandum of understanding was signed yesterday by Thomas Schmall, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group responsible for Technology and CEO of Volkswagen Group Components, and Rolf Najork, Member of the Board of Management of the Robert Bosch Group and Chairman of the Executive Board of Bosch Rexroth.
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The companies aim to supply the full range of processes and components required for the large-scale manufacturing of battery cells and systems. Industry-wide demand is huge: in Europe alone, several companies plan to build cell factories with a total annual capacity of around 700 gigawatt hours by 2030.
For both partners, this alliance is another step towards playing leadership roles in the world of e-mobility. The partnership will build on complementary areas of expertise: While Volkswagen is an automaker at scale and is on its way to becoming a major battery cell manufacturer, Bosch has excellent know-how in factory automation and systems integration.
Europe has a unique chance to become a global battery powerhouse in the coming years
Thomas Schmall commented: “Europe has a unique chance to become a global battery powerhouse in the coming years. There is strong and growing demand for all aspects of battery production, including equipping new gigafactories. Volkswagen and Bosch will explore opportunities to develop and shape this new multi-billion industry in Europe. Our decision to actively engage in the vertical integration of the battery manufacturing value chain will explore new pools of considerable profits. Setting out to create a European, fully localized supply chain for e-mobility manufactured in Europe certainly marks a rare opportunity in the history of business.”
Rolf Najork said: “Together with Volkswagen, we are looking for a way to industrialize battery cell production processes with standardized equipment. We have the best prerequisites for this: Bosch is not only the world's largest automotive supplier, but also a leading supplier of factory equipment. We understand how battery technology works and we know how to manufacture it. With over 135 years of automotive experience and our proven industrialization expertise, we want to meet the growing demand for batteries. European industry has the potential to become a technological driver for the green transformation of the economy.”
Volkswagen and Bosch formed the project unit with the aim of preparing the establishment of the new company by the end of 2022.
Volkswagen is also joining the growing trend of automakers finding ways to diversify revenues.
Volkswagen is also joining the growing trend of automakers finding ways to diversify revenues by offering services to competitors. On Tuesday, Ford and ADT formed a joint venture to provide a vehicle monitoring system that can be connected to any make or model of car to help prevent theft.
“Our decision to be actively involved in vertically integrating the battery manufacturing value chain will unlock substantial new profit pools,” added Schmall. “Setting out to establish a fully localized European supply chain for Made in Europe e-mobility certainly marks an opportunity rare in the history of business.”
Volkswagen's planned plant in Salzgitter is expected to produce 40 GWh, but if the carmaker manages to increase production and build a total of six plants, it should have a combined output of 240 GWh.
Competitor Tesla is planning to build a battery factory in Berlin with a capacity of 50 GWh
Tesla is planning to build a battery factory in Berlin with a capacity of 50 GWh next to its 300-hectare site to build Model Y vehicles, but the factory is still awaiting approval from regional authorities to start production, despite previous promises from the CEO. Elon Musk that production would start in November or December of last year.
The European Battery Alliance has said a third of global batteries need to be produced in Europe by the end of the decade to reduce dependence on South Korean and Chinese market dominants, but so far battery cell plants capable of generating less than 900 gigawatt hours of capacity in Europe are expected to represent just 16% of global production by 2029.
Multinational Bosch calls for Helpers, Operators, Technicians, Engineers, Analysts and more candidates, with and without experience, for job openings in factories in SP, SC and other Brazilian regions
In a movement contrary to that of Ford, the multinational auto parts manufacturer Bosch brought production from the US to Brazil and continues to open many high school, technical and higher education job openings, for candidates with and without experience. Employment, internship and apprenticeship opportunities are offered to factories in São Paulo, Santa Catarina and other Brazilian regions. See below how to register your resume.
- JR COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
- JR MARKETING ANALYST
- DEVELOPER FULL STACK SR
- SR PRODUCT ENGINEER
- FULL-STACK DEVELOPER ANALYST
- PURCHASE ENGINEER
- INTERNSHIP IN FOREIGN TRADE
- INTERNSHIP IN PRODUCT ENGINEERING
- EXCLUSIVE VACANCY PCD - MANUFACTURING OPERATOR
- LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
- LOGISTICS PROJECT ANALYST
- DRIVER
- TELESALES OPERATOR
- TAX RECEIPT ASSISTANT
- LOGISTICS OPERATOR
- PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER
- MAINTENANCE INTERNSHIP - MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT DESIGNS
- PRODUCTION PLANNER PL
- QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHIEF
- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
- AND MUCH MORE!
Benefits: Bosch provides employees with medical and dental care; on-site cafeteria; private pension plan; medication reimbursement; life insurance; Variable salary; Christmas basket; chartered or VT.
Inscrição: Those interested in finding out about all BOSCH job openings should CHECK THIS LINK. Good luck! Remembering that Click Petróleo e Gás is not responsible for the selection process. Opportunities opened by Bosch can be filled at any time.
