Bosch believes that gasoline engines will not disappear anytime soon.
According to its estimates, by 2035, about 70% of cars in North America will still have internal combustion engines. They will most often operate as part of hybrid systems or as so-called range extenders.
Paul Thomas, President of Bosch in North America, explained that the company adheres to a balanced approach to electrification. According to him, this involves both electric vehicles and hybrids as well as cars with gasoline engines.
Automakers are increasingly transitioning to hybrid solutions. In particular, series hybrids are becoming more widespread, where the gasoline engine does not drive the wheels directly but only charges the battery.
At the same time, Bosch believes that battery electric vehicles will maintain their market share. According to Thomas, in about ten years, they could account for around 30% of car sales in the U.S.
Motor1 notes that the reduction of government subsidies for electric vehicles in the U.S. and changes in environmental requirements may complicate their sales. Against this backdrop, gasoline engines remain relevant, and the growth in hybrid sales is attributed to a combination of efficiency and better technical characteristics.
