New energy for marine applications

With the electric motors for motorboats and sailing yachts, Bosch Engineering offers a compact and powerful solution for the electrification of traction drives and work functions in mobile machinery. Bosch Engineering adapts high volume series proven automotive components specifically for the requirements of the marine market. As a result, high power densities combined with a high degree of product maturity now also available for smaller volume applications.

Electric motor SMG 180

Electric motor SMG 220

The SMG 230 delivers up to 80 kilowatts more power than a comparable 400-volt machine with identical weight or, with the same level of performance, boasts more compact dimensions and a much lower weight.

Electric motor SMG 230

Control unit with integrated DC/DC converter for electric drives. 
The inverter provides customized control for Bosch electric motors in mobile machinery. Simple configuration allows quick adaptation to a wide range of applications. For safety functions, high performance levels are achieved in accordance with the Machinery Directive.

Inverter InvCon 3.3

The fourth-generation inverter from Bosch Engineering was adopted from large-volume production for commercial vehicles and modified to meet the specific requirements of mobile machinery and marine. 
applications.

Inverter Gen4

Reliable hardware for controlling the propulsion as well as the energy and charging management. 
The electric drive control unit is a central processing unit for the control of the drive system, the high-voltage supply and the coordination of subsystems and auxiliary units. Software and hardware are specially designed for use in mobile machines like as mining, agricultural, material handling, construction and motorboats and sailing yachts.

Electric drive control unit (EDCU)

Compact coaxial reduction gearbox for electrified mobile applications. Especially in combination with the SMG 180 electric motor, the EDT180 enables highest speeds in your mobile machinery.

Electric drivetrain  transmission EDT180

Developed specifically for high-speed electric motors, eGFZ9125 
combines high power density with an efficiency of up to 98 % 
while optimizing noise. This enables the integration of a zero-emission drive into existing installation space requirements

ROTATRAC eGFZ9125 series 10

Bosch Engineering, a 100 percent subsidiary of Robert Bosch, is a development partner, who offers the adaptation of electronic systems for the mobility of tomorrow, based on proven and tested Bosch automotive series technology. The internationally positioned engineering experts provide tailor-made solutions within electronic systems and software for challenging applications, from concept development through series production.

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METSTRADE: powerful 800-volt electric drive from Bosch for applications on recreational and working boats

Abstatt – electric drives are becoming increasingly prevalent in the boat and ship sector. At METSTRADE, Bosch Engineering is unveiling a newly developed, high-performance electrification solution for electrical systems with voltages of up to 800 volts, which further extends the potential use cases of electric drives in maritime applications while also raising system efficiency. “With the latest generation of our electric motor and inverter with silicon carbide power modules, we offer a complete system that allows not only recreational boats but also larger sailing yachts and working boats to be operated with an efficient, quiet, yet still very powerful electric drive,” states Philip Kurek, who is responsible for off-highway and maritime solutions at Bosch Engineering.
The new electric motor SMG 230 is designed for system voltages of 400 to 800 volts. In an ideal voltage and temperature range, it offers a continuous power output of up to 200 kilowatts and around 250 newton meters of torque. Thanks to the 800-volt technology, the power density has also been increased significantly. The SMG 230 delivers 80 kilowatts more power than a comparable 400-volt machine with identical weight or, with the same level of performance, boasts more compact dimensions and a much lower weight.

The inverter with silicon carbide semiconductors, which is also designed for electrical voltages of up to 800 volts, is characterized by its impressive efficiency of more than 99 percent. The silicon carbide semiconductors in the power modules enable faster switching operations, meaning that significantly less energy is lost in the form of heat.

Bosch’s complete kit for the electrification of boat drives comprises electronic control units, inverters, electric motors, and transmissions for both 400- and 800-volt applications. This gives shipyards and system integrators maximum flexibility when adapting the electrification strategy to the respective requirements and allows them to integrate the relevant components quickly and easily into their ships. The system components are based on modern automotive technology and combine high robustness with utmost reliability. With its comprehensive kit for the electrification of ship drives, Bosch is making a crucial contribution to the ongoing reduction of greenhouse gas and noise emissions.

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The SMG 230 delivers up to 80 kilowatts more power than a comparable 400-volt machine with identical weight or, with the same level of performance, boasts more compact dimensions and a much lower weight.
The development is based on Bosch volume-production applications in the commercial vehicle sector and therefore ensures utmost reliability in mobile machinery and marine applications.

High reliability based on commercial vehicle production technology. 
800 V voltage level - Maximum power density with minimal losses

Reliable and powerful marine electrification

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