Sustainable Technology for the Future

Firefighter Ricky Staley stands on a hill above the forest. Illuminated by the evening sun, he looks off into the distance.

Editorial

Record temperatures, forest fires, floods: The world is already feeling the consequences of advancing climate change. It’s one of the greatest challenges in human history. And in order to meet this challenge, it’s important to act now, which is why Bosch is already writing the codes for a more sustainable future. You can read more about it in our focus topic “Decoding Tomorrow.” Stefan Hartung, Chairman of the board of management, explains in his video message the concrete steps Bosch will take to combat climate change. Even seemingly small things can play a crucial role. For example, in our multimedia story about firefighter Ricky Staley, you’ll learn how Bosch’s AI-equipped BME688 gas sensor can help detect wildfires before they become a problem. In our quiz, we test your knowledge of the key technologies for creating a more sustainable future. Enjoy the read and have fun learning and guessing!

Stefan Hartung: “How we decode the future”

Stefan Hartung - Decoding tomorrow: What should companies do to take action for the climate?

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Using our know-how today to make tomorrow’s world a better place is at the heart of what we do. Product by product, service by service, line by line of code, we’re decoding tomorrow.
Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management

A race against time

In the U.S. alone, up to ten million hectares of forest are destroyed by forest fires each year. Time is of the essence when it comes to a forest fire. It can take just a few hours for the flames to get out of control. Then almost nothing can stop them. This is exactly where Dryad’s ultra-early warning system comes in. Thanks to the BME688 sensor from Bosch, this warning system is able to detect carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and other gases that are released in the early stages of a forest fire. If a fire occurs, Dryad immediately sounds the alarm. This has the potential to save up to 1.4 million hectares of forest.

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Uniformed firefighter Ricky Staley walks through the woods with his helmet pinned under his arm. A green sensor to detect fire gas hangs from a tree.

Making the most of the Californian sun

The parking lot of the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario was a giant slab of concrete until 2020. Where the relentless California sun once blazed down on parked vehicles, there are now canopies equipped with state-of-the-art photovoltaic systems. The convention center uses these systems to generate up to 69 percent of its electricity needs from solar energy. These systems were designed and installed by Climatec, a subsidiary of Bosch.

Prior to the makeover, parking at the Ontario Convention Center was provided by a large concrete parking plot marked out with parking lines.

Michael Johnson and Jeff Bartel walk through the new covered parking lot at the Ontario Convention Center The new roof, which is fitted with solar panels, provides welcome shade.

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2020

The Ontario Convention Center parking lot was just a large concrete expanse until 2020.

2022

Today, canopies provide shade - and solar modules provide regenerative electricity.

Stories about “decoding tomorrow”

Since 2020

Bosch’s worldwide production operations have been carbon-neutral

Three times as clever – questions about “Decoding tomorrow”

Close-up of two cupped hands holding black granules of recycled plastic.

What percentage of recycled plastic is the Quigo Green cross line laser’s housing made of?

Answer:

As a company, Bosch will pursue the goal of processing only recyclable materials in the future in the face of scarce resources and growing mountains of waste. This means that the raw materials are processed, used, recycled, and then used again. This principle is the foundation for using plastics in a way that’s sustainable and climate neutral. To this end, most of the plastic components in the Quigo Green have been converted from conventional plastics to recycled materials. The housing is now made of 85 percent recycled plastic, and the MM2 universal clamp and adapter plate the Quigo Green comes with together amount to 95 percent.

Prior to the makeover, parking at the Ontario Convention Center was provided by large concrete parking plot marked out with parking lines.

How many tons of greenhouse gas emissions does the city of Ontario save annually thanks to its climate action plan?

Answer:

Climatec, a subsidiary of Bosch, advises cities and companies on how to become more climate-neutral by automating their buildings and using energy efficiency and sustainability services. California’s City of Ontario is among the cities Climatec advises. Climatec evaluated the city’s technical equipment in every public building, every park, and every other urban space. The team installed new equipment, such as air conditioners or solar thermal heating systems, in 26 public facilities and erected 13,000 new smart streetlights with LED technology that use up to 80 percent less energy. As a result, Ontario can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by about 10,000 tons annually.

A man with an athletic build wearing a black t-shirt, sunglasses, and gloves looks at the engine installed below the truck’s tilted cabin

What sustainable Bosch technology is at work here?

Answer:

The core of Bosch’s new fuel cell drive, the power module, can be seen behind the tilted cab of this Chinese test truck. The new drive uses the water-forming chemical reaction that occurs between hydrogen and oxygen to generate the necessary electrical energy. The technology also includes a battery for storing electricity, an electric drive motor for the rear wheels, and an electronic control system that ensures the electric drive is used as needed.

Fuel cell technology is a promising way to overcome environmental challenges. The truck doesn’t emit a single gram of CO2 as it drives. And if it’s possible to produce the hydrogen without using fossil energy, the drive will function without emitting any CO2 at all.

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