BMW tests hydrogen vehicle

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【Summary】BMW is conducting a trial of its first hydrogen vehicle, the iX5, with a fleet of nearly 100 vehicles. The iX5 offers a range of 313 miles and can be filled up in just a few minutes. BMW believes hydrogen has a key role to play in the transition to renewable energy and aims to achieve full climate neutrality throughout its value chain. The company plans to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle by at least 40% by 2030.

FutureCar Staff Aug 26, 2023 10:09 AM PT

BMW is conducting a pilot program with a fleet of approximately 100 hydrogen vehicles. The BMW iX5, which has been in development for four years, is now being deployed internationally for trial purposes.

This model offers a range of 313 miles and utilizes hydrogen fuel cells. The hydrogen needed to supply the fuel cell is stored in two 700-bar tanks made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). These tanks can be filled up in just three to four minutes.

Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, emphasized the importance of hydrogen as a versatile energy source in the energy transition process and climate protection. He stated that hydrogen is one of the most efficient ways to store and transport renewable energies. Zipse also highlighted the need to utilize this potential to accelerate the transformation of the mobility sector, as hydrogen is the missing piece in achieving emission-free mobility worldwide.

The BMW iX5 is part of the Group's 'Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign', which aims to achieve full climate neutrality throughout the value chain. As part of this campaign, the BMW Group plans to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle by at least 40% by 2030 compared to 2019.