BMW starts production of fuel cells for hydrogen-electric X5

BMW has started production of fuel cells to power an iX5 Hydrogen due later in 2022.

BMW on Wednesday started production of hydrogen fuel cells that will eventually be used in the powertrains of a limited run of hydrogen-electric BMW X5 SUVs. The SUVs will be used for test and demonstration purposes, and won't be for sale.

, the fuel cell sits up front and draws hydrogen from two tanks, one in the transmission tunnel and the other under the rear seat. The generated electricity is used to power an electric motor at the rear axle. Despite the start of production of hydrogen fuel cells, BMW remains committed to battery-electric vehicles as its main avenue for achieving carbon-neutral operations. BMW is developing the iX5 Hydrogen so it can be ready to supply customers with their powertrain of choice in the future, whether it be gasoline, diesel, battery electric, or hydrogen electric. In the case of hydrogen, BMW sees it as an opportunity for customers who favor long-distance driving.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

motorauthority /  🏆 61. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

BMW Begins Production Of Fuel Cell Powertrains, Will Be Used On The iX5 Hydrogen | CarscoopsBMW Begins Production Of Fuel Cell Powertrains, Will Be Used On The iX5 Hydrogen | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »

We Ride in Toyota’s Hydrogen-Powered Big RigHydrogen fuel cell trucks could be the quiet revolution
Read more »

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Skeptics Not Reassured By New TrainsCummins and Alstom have joined forces to launch the world's first 100% hydrogen fuel cell train route for passengers in Germany.
Read more »

Weird, Wonderful Wheels of Pebble's Unorthodox Propulsion ClassPedal-actuated radial engines, 'gasogene' fuel that produces onboard methane and hydrogen, and electromagnetic power.
Read more »

Weird, Wonderful Wheels of Pebble's Unorthodox Propulsion ClassPedal-actuated radial engines, 'gasogene' fuel that produces onboard methane and hydrogen, and electromagnetic power.
Read more »