BMW iX5 Hydrogen Gets New Flat Tank System, Range Up to 750 km
BMW's new Hydrogen Flat Storage system uses seven connected high-pressure chambers instead of separate tanks, boosting range while keeping the full X5 cabin intact.
BMW's new Hydrogen Flat Storage system uses seven connected high-pressure chambers instead of separate tanks, boosting range while keeping the full X5 cabin intact.
BMW M boss Frank van Meel explains why fuel-cell technology still can't fit inside a high-performance car — and what BMW is doing about it for road cars.
BMW says Europe is slipping behind global rivals on hydrogen as the iX5 Hydrogen heads for 2028 production.
The German federal government and the state of Bavaria are supporting BMW's hydrogen initiative with a sizeable investment.
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The fuel cell BMW iX5 electric SUV was subjected to a 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) test to show hydrogen power isn't all that slow.
BMW has dispatched about 80 iX5 hydrogen crossovers to select people and some have said the range was less impacted by the air conditioning.
Facing temperatures of 45°C (113°F), the BMW iX5 Hydrogen performed flawlessly during testing in the United Arab Emirates while tackling sand and dust.
BMW is embarking on the next stage of its hydrogen vehicle initiative by introducing the iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet in the UK.
Jürgen Guldner, BMW General Program Manager Hydrogen Technology, says a production fuel cell EV will arrive in the second half of the decade.
BMWBLOG was invited to get behind the wheel of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, a zero-emission SUV with plenty of range, power, and performance.