BMW is aiming to offer a hydrogen-powered car to consumers before the end of the decade
says that the response from its pilot program of 80 hydrogen-powered iX5s has been encouraging, as the company remains invested in the technology., Juergen Guldner, general program manager of hydrogen technology for BMW, said that hydrogen power is being positioned as an alternative energy source in addition to BEVs. “People are saying, ‘This is cool. We wish more people would do this because batteries alone will not be able to do the job.’ There’s too much uncertainty.
The company deployed a small fleet of iX5s to gauge interest and generate feedback from users. Program participants from Germany, , and the Middle East had some rather interesting insights that have buoyed the Bavarian automaker’s optimism about the future of hydrogen.Here’s Why A Taxi Firm Is Losing Patience With Hydrogen-Powered Cars As It Mulls EV Switch
Users appreciated the fact that the vehicles’ range was stable between both summer and winter months. Those in hotter climates also enjoyed that they could run the air conditioning without the fear of taxing an onboard battery and reducing range.
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