Talking About Automobiles

Bosch, a popular auto parts manufacturer has announced recently that it has signed a contract with one of Europe’s carmakers for the supply of diesel-hybrid technology. According to Bosch the system would be ready by 2010 and it would become the new benchmark in fuel consumption. And of course the issue on harmful emissions is also taken into consideration, the carbon-dioxide emissions level that the new hybrid technology will produce is below 100g/km.

The contract will call for Bosch to supply the needed motor and electronic controller that would be made to function in conjunction with a diesel powerplant. It can be noted that automakers have not really considered seriously the production of diesel hybrid powertrains since it’s too costly for them but due to the extreme pressure that they are getting from the government and from countless environmental groups to reduce CO2 emissions, they are forced to reconsider the idea.

PSA/Peugeot-Citroen is hoping to be the first automaker to introduce diesel hybrid vehicles. Automotive News has also reported that Bosch is still bidding with the French Group to produce a hybrid version of its other models and not just the midsized 308.

The French automaker is also said to be in the process of developing its very own system for the 308 which it claimed will be ready by 2010. Aside from PSA/Peugeot-Citroen, Bosch will also be supplying petrol-electric hybrid technology to Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi which will start next year.