The multinationals Bosch, Nissan and Volkswagen believe in the electrification of cars with the use of fuel cells based on ethanol biofuel

The large multinationals Bosch, Nissan and Volkswagen believe in the electrification of cars using ethanol. The Alcohol Manufacturing Industry Syndicate in the State of Paraíba (Sindalcool-PB) participated in a virtual meeting, last Wednesday (02/06), for deepening between ethanol producers and the car industry.

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The meeting was attended by the president of Bosch in Latin America, Besaliel Botelho, and the director of the Brazilian Association of Automotive Engineering and Bright Consulting, Ricardo Simões Abreu, representatives of all ethanol producing states in Brazil and also leaders such as the president of the Sugarcane Industry Union (UNICA), Evandro Gussi, and the president of the National Sugarcane Energy Forum, André Rocha.

Ethanol producers were optimistic about the new turn that the biofuel could reach in the coming years. “The hydrogen fuel cell is a long-term partnership that we want to build with Bosch, which today is a company that earns seven billion in Latin America. For sure, it is a brand that has great contribution in the world. We hope that the ethanol fuel cell technology developed here will reach countries like India, which has 9 of the 10 most polluted cities in the world”, said the president of Sindalcool-PB, Edmundo Barbosa, who hosted the event and also conducted the dialogues.

The ethanol industry has 40 years of experience in Brazil and supplies throughout Brazil. In 2019, ethanol consumption reached 46% of the national fleet. Biofuel prevents around 90% of greenhouse gas emissions and is used to reduce emissions in many parts of the world.

Bosch, Nissan and Volkswagen believe in the electrification of cars with the use of ethanol

The multinational giant Bosch is a company that believes in the electrification of cars using ethanol. This will be possible thanks to the development of the ethanol-based fuel cell, which is also being developed by Nissan and Volkswagen. With this technology, a chemical reaction that takes place inside the vehicle's engine removes hydrogen from ethanol and generates electricity, capable of moving it autonomously and without generating polluting emissions.

“This is a great opportunity for Brazil and the ethanol industry to generate energy with a hydrogen cell, both for stationary and for urban mobility. By 2050, we know that we will have mobility free of carbon dioxide (CO2) and Brazil made the right decision in giving prestige to ethanol, as it is a biofuel that also boosts the local economy and generates jobs for the country”, said the president of Bosch in Latin America, Besaliel Botelho.

According to the president of Sindalcool-PB, the event achieved its objectives. “The meeting achieved the goal of starting an even more positive agenda. At this meeting, we valued the development of Flex technology by the automotive industry and recorded the economic growth generated by this technology. In 2003, Brazil produced just over 200 million tons of sugarcane and today the volume of sugarcane reaches more than 600 million. Now, more than 32 billion liters of ethanol are produced. Many cities have grown due to the development brought by the production of ethanol and sugar with Flex vehicles. Pollution has been reduced in large cities, many deaths have been avoided by using ethanol. The country had lower imports of petroleum derivatives, higher tax collection and the number of jobs doubled”, said Edmundo.

According to the executive, a new “prosperity leap” is yet to come. “Today, we are facing a new leap in prosperity with ethanol. Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is contained in ethanol, which is energy-intensive, can be produced with advantages, cane and corn biomass is renewable. The hydrogen from ethanol is safe and has zero emissions. Brazil is the only country that has a national ethanol supply network. These factors are decisive for the electrification of cars and trucks without the burden of batteries that cost five times more to be recycled and still use dirty energy”, pointed out Barbosa.

Bosch brings US manufacturing to Brazil and offers many high school, college and internship positions at its plants in SP, Curitiba and other Brazilian regions

Coincidence or not, after Ford, Chevrolet, Honda and Audi withdraw or reduce production of vehicles in the country, the multinational Bosch brought US manufacturing to Brazil and offers many high school and higher education job openings, in addition to internship vacancies. The opportunities are to serve factories in São Paulo, Curitiba and other Brazilian regions.

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.

Registration: Those interested in applying for job vacancies, must register the resume on the company's website at 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.