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SALZBURG, Austria and PADERBORN, Germany, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- BENTELER and Bosch support electric vehicle manufacturers in the prospering

Chinese automotive market with a jointly developed rolling chassis

- The modular and scalable platform solution for electric vehicles will be

presented at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition 2020 in China

- In parallel with its presence at the trade fair, BENTELER is launching an

extensive information initiative about e-mobility worldwide

The rolling chassis for electric vehicles, jointly developed by BENTELER and

Bosch, will be on show in Beijing, China from Saturday at the Beijing

International Automobile Exhibition 2020. Electric car manufacturers, also

those new to the electromobility market, can find out about the advantages of

the modular and scalable platform solution at the Bosch booth until October 5.

It allows new models to be brought to market much more efficiently and faster

than was previously the case. Furthermore, car manufacturers benefit from the

decades of BENTELER's experience as a global partner to the automotive

industry. In this way BENTELER is playing an active role in the Chinese

electric mobility boom.

China is the world's largest market for electric and plug-in hybrid

automobiles. After the production stop in spring, the industry recorded strong

growth in electromobility for the fifth month in a row in August. Sales of

passenger cars and commercial vehicles with alternative drives rose by 25.8

percent compared to the previous month. Experts expect further increases.

Parallel to the trade fair presentation in China, BENTELER is launching an

extensive information initiative worldwide to promote the development of

sustainable mobility concepts. The highlight is a 90-minute web conference,

hosted by Marco Kollmeier, Vice President Business Unit E-Mobility at BENTELER

on October 29. Interested parties can find further information on the web

conference at

https://www.benteler-automotive.com/en/products-competencies/e-mobility.

On the webpage and via newsletter, BENTELER also publishes technical articles

on the challenges – and solutions – for car manufacturers in the area of

electromobility. The presented products, services and applications are based on

BENTELER's first-class engineering competence, innovative material and process

technologies as well as comprehensive expertise in metal forming and

processing. The rolling chassis systems developed by BENTELER include, among

other things, integrated crash management, flexible and scalable battery

storage systems and chassis solutions for electric axles.

"I'm very pleased that our outstanding solutions will find a wide audience both

in China, the largest e-mobility market in the world, and in Germany, the home

of automobility. We see ourselves as solution providers who, together with our

customers, bring e-mobility concepts to the road," says Marco Kollmeier, Vice

President Business Unit E-Mobility at BENTELER. "BENTELER provides extensive

know-how, an international network of strategic partners and decades of

experience as partner to the automotive industry. This way we support our

customers – whether they are established manufacturers or start-ups from

outside the industry. And thus support them in their projects happen faster and

more cost-effectively."

Contact:

BENTELER International AG

Birgit Held

Vice President Corporate Communications/Marketing

Salzburg, Austria

Tel.: +43 662 2283-101040 / Mobile: +43 664 88361890

Email: public.relations@benteler.com

About BENTELER

BENTELER is a global, family-owned company serving customers in automotive

technology, the energy sector and mechanical engineering. As innovative

partner, we design, produce and distribute safety-relevant products, systems

and services.

In the 2019 financial year, Group revenues were €7.713 billion. Under the

management of the strategic holding BENTELER International AG, headquartered in

Salzburg, Austria, the Group is organized into the Divisions BENTELER

Automotive and BENTELER Steel/Tube. Our around 30,000 employees at 100

locations in 28 countries offer first-class manufacturing and distribution

competence – all dedicated to delivering a first-class service wherever our

customers need us.

BENTELER. The family of driven professionals. Since 1876.

www.benteler.com

About BENTELER Automotive

BENTELER Automotive is the development partner for the world´s leading

automobile manufacturers. With around 26,000 employees and more than 70 plants

in about 25 countries we develop tailored solutions for our customers. Our

products include components and modules in the areas of chassis, body, engine

and exhaust systems, as well as solutions for electric vehicles.

www.benteler-automotive.com

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