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While most automakers believe hydrogen has no future, BMW disagrees. It has partnered with Toyota to develop a next-generation fuel cell, which is set to debut in 2028 on the iX5 Hydrogen. The camouflaged SUV…
Adrian Padeanu / November 17, 2025
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BMW was one of the first automakers to experiment with hydrogen, beginning in the late 1970s. It all started with a 5 Series (E12), developed in collaboration with the German Aerospace Research Institute. The 520h…
Adrian Padeanu / June 14, 2025
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If you still think hydrogen is just a fad that will blow over, we have news for you. BMW is still determined to launch its first production fuel cell car in 2028. To make it…
Adrian Padeanu / February 20, 2025
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It doesn’t necessarily have to be one or the other. BMW thinks there is a place in the automotive world for two types of electric vehicles. The German luxury brand believes hydrogen-fueled EVs can peacefully…
Adrian Padeanu / September 30, 2024
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BMW Claims Its First Hydrogen Car Will Be Outstanding: Video
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: September 8, 2024
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The rumors were true – BMW and Toyota are expanding their collaboration in the field of fuel cell technology. Better yet, the German luxury brand intends to launch a series-production hydrogen car in 2028. Although…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 5, 2024
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BMW first experimented with a hydrogen car in the late 1970s by modifying an E12 5 Series Sedan. The better-known prototypes you might remember didn’t arrive until much later. If the E38 from 2000 doesn’t…
Adrian Padeanu / July 8, 2024
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BMW is one of the few automakers that believes hydrogen has a future. However, unlike Toyota and Honda, the German luxury brand doesn’t sell a hydrogen-fueled car. A decision about whether to launch a production…
Adrian Padeanu / July 3, 2024
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BMW has been experimenting with hydrogen cars since the late 1970s with the 5 Series E12-based 520h. Other relevant examples have included the 750hL during the E38 era with a brawny V12 but its follow-up…
Adrian Padeanu / July 2, 2024
BMW X5
While other automakers believe hydrogen is a lost hope, BMW thinks there is a future for a fuel cell EV. It continues to test iX5 prototypes around the world and has promised a production vehicle…
Adrian Padeanu / May 31, 2024
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Much like Toyota and Honda, BMW believes hydrogen can play an important role in the future of the car industry in the context of curbing emissions. It’s currently testing a fleet of nearly 100 iX5…
Adrian Padeanu / January 15, 2024