Bosch is responsible for building the entire electric bicycle power system

According to foreign media reports, Bosch announced on April 16, 2018 that its PowerTube500 will be deployed on American bicycles. As can be seen from the product name, the frame battery has a capacity of 500Wh and can be integrated into the inside of the bicycle down tubes. Since Bosch is a well-known supplier of high-end electric bicycle (E-bike) power systems, the release of the news seems to mean that Bosch is transforming into a more integrated high-end electric bicycle.

Let's take a closer look at the TrekSupercommuter8. The electric bike was released in 2017 and incorporates Bosch's earlier battery design. However, due to the large size of the rectangular battery, Trek has made great efforts in designing electric bicycles, and Trek hides the battery in the lower tube of the vehicle. Today, the car has a slim design and was unveiled in Europe last year.

Unlike most manufacturers, Bosch is responsible for building the entire battery/motor/controller power train and then selling the patented system premium to the high-end electric bike manufacturer (Trek). As a result, Trek is responsible for creating high-end bicycles, while the electric part is subcontracted to Bosch, which has full ownership of the propulsion system, including warranty, and Bosch promises a longer warranty.

Bosch also supplied Trek with a slightly larger, one-piece battery with a capacity of 604Wh.

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