It’s been nearly half a century since BMW first experimented with hydrogen prototypes. In the late 1970s, a first-generation 5 Series (E12) in 520i specification had its combustion engine reworked to run on liquid hydrogen…
Toyota is doubling down on hydrogen, rolling out a 3rd Generation Fuel Cell System that promises to be tougher, more efficient, and significantly cheaper than before. While some automakers are walking away from hydrogen in…
BMW has long considered hydrogen-powered vehicles as an alternative to gas-powered ones. And despite conventional leanings towards electrification, BMW continues to invest in alternatives. They’re not alone – BMW has cooperated with Toyota since early…
BMW is moving forward with its fuel-cell plans. Today, the Munich-based automaker announce that it will begin the in-house production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich. BMW also says that testing trials…
Bavarian Economic Affairs Minister Hubert Aiwanger and BMW Group Board of Management Member Dr Andreas Wendt visited today the Lightweight Construction and Technology Centre (LuTZ) in Landshut. LuTZ plays an importat role in producing components…
We already know that BMW is quite serious about the hydrogen fuel cell technology. BMW remains fully committed to fuel cell technology, even though other constructors are putting off their plans in this area. The…
BMW Group’s Power of Choice strategy is an all-rounding, multi-pillar approach to future mobility, as detailed by R&D chief Klaus Fröhlich. In a recent presentation video, Fröhlich stresses the fact that the key to ensure…
The future BMW i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell electric vehicle is scheduled to be unveiled in 2022, equipped with a state-of-the-art hydrogen-based powertrain. As part of its long-term commitment to fuel cell technology, BMW Group…
BMW is gearing up the development of the second generation of the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology. As announced last year, BMW will offer a limited series of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT based on the…
There’s no longer much of a debate about the future of the automobile. Our future is electric, and likely highly autonomous, and there’s no getting around it, no wishing it away. However, there’s still a…
