In this episode of Le Interviste di Pierluigi Bonora, host Pierluigi Bonora interviews Gabriele Aimone Cat from Robert Bosch Italy. The conversation focuses on biocarburants and Bosch's technological contributions to this sector. Gabriele explains that Bosch has developed a system called the Digital Fuel Twin to track the use of biocarburants. This software certifies the entire supply chain, from the source of the alternative fuel to its emission inside a vehicle, whether it's a car or commercial vehicle. The goal is to ensure that vehicles use only green carburant, contributing effectively to decarbonization. The system provides a real certificate that allows tracking of biocarburant use and ensures refueling aligns with declared standards. When asked about installation, Gabriele notes that as a software solution, it is plug-and-play and currently offered to large fuel distributors, large fleets, and large logistics vectors. He mentions that costs are not high because no particular hardware is needed. The discussion then covers usability, with Gabriele stating that drivers can autonomously track refueling if the vehicle and service station are equipped with the system. He emphasizes that the system cannot be cheated, as it uses a digital certificate similar to blockchain to ensure data veracity. Finally, Gabriele confirms that the technology is being used at a European level, detailing a tour that tested it in France, Spain, Portugal, Lithuania, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Germany, and Great Britain. The episode concludes with this overview of the system's deployment and potential.
