BMW Gives Us A Closer Look At The iX5 Hydrogen In New Video
BMW takes us under the skin of its fuel-cell SUV, from the seven-tank storage system to its third-generation fuel cell. The iX5 Hydrogen is coming later this decade.
BMW takes us under the skin of its fuel-cell SUV, from the seven-tank storage system to its third-generation fuel cell. The iX5 Hydrogen is coming later this decade.
BMW's first series-production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has entered real-world testing, with the company targeting a sub-five-second sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h).
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BMW’s production hydrogen X5 promises 466 miles of range, sub-five-minute refueling, and no loss of cabin space.
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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.
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.