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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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BMW has generously shared details regarding Gen6 batteries and electric motors ahead of the iX3’s launch this year. However, all the discussion has revolved around Neue Klasse, making us wonder whether vehicles on CLAR would…
Adrian Padeanu / April 4, 2025
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Despite recent sightings of early prototypes, production of the next-generation BMW X5, codenamed G65, won’t begin until August 2026. This means most markets won’t see the new X5 until late 2026 or early 2027. In…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 8, 2024
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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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BMW iX5 Hydrogen Arrives At Pebble Beach As The Fuel Cell EV
by Adrian Padeanu / Date: August 18, 2023
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BMW’s commitment to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles took center stage this year with the introduction of their inaugural iX5 FCEV. Moreover, the brand has recently initiated a worldwide pilot program designed to demonstrate the technology’s…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 12, 2023
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BMW Launches iX5 Hydrogen Pilot Fleet in the UK BMW is embarking on the next stage of its hydrogen vehicle initiative by introducing the iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet in the United Kingdom. Consisting of fewer…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 29, 2023
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BMW has started production of the iX5 Hydrogen but you won’t be able to buy one. Instead, fewer than 100 units are being assembled and handed over to members of the media as well as…
Adrian Padeanu / February 27, 2023
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After the groundbreaking Hydrogen 7 from the mid-2000s, BMW is once again making a hydrogen-fueled vehicle. This one too will be short-lived as the iX5 will have a limited production run by serving as a…
Adrian Padeanu / December 2, 2022
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BMW is among the few automakers that believe going electric doesn’t necessarily have to mean cramming heavy and bulky batteries into a car. It still sees potential in hydrogen technology, so much so the iX5…
Adrian Padeanu / August 3, 2022