Bmw Alternative Fuel Vehicles

With 45 years of experience in hydrogen and more than 20 in fuel-cell technology, the BMW Group is a pioneer in alternative drive technologies. As the energy transition continues, hydrogen has tremendous potential as a fuel of the future. Storable and transportable, it can be used in all kinds of ways.

So, alongside electrical battery power, sustainably sourced hydrogen offers a further. BMW won't sell a hydrogen vehicle until 2028 but fuel cell pre-production has already started. The next-gen setup takes up 25% less space.

BMW hydrogen fuel cell stack. (Image: BMW Group) BMW has been chasing hydrogen for nearly fifty years. It has built hydrogen-powered 7 Series saloons, prototypes running on liquid hydrogen, and, most recently, a fleet of iX5 SUVs with hand-built fuel-cell systems.

Clever cars, engineering showpieces. BMW is pioneering hydrogen-powered fuel cell engines as a sustainable alternative to traditional combustion and electric vehicles. With fast refueling times, long driving ranges, and zero emissions, hydrogen could be the key to revolutionizing long.

A fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) has an electric drive just like a battery electric vehicle (BEV) - and even the identical electric motor. The main difference is the energy storage. Instead of electric current in the battery, gaseous hydrogen is stored in tanks and converted into electric current for the drive using the fuel cell.

With the BMW model range already offering a wide range of both all-electric and Plug-in Hybrid models, the next generation of BMW driving is already in view with the latest global pilot project of the new BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Comprising 100 vehicles, the fleet has been deployed across the globe. Its purpose is to explore the potential of combining a unique high.

BMW has long been synonymous with innovation, luxury, and performance. As the automotive industry continues to evolve towards sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, BMW is once again at the forefront, pioneering the development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This ambitious project aims to complement the brand's growing portfolio of electric vehicles, offering an alternative.

BMW is among the automakers spotting some opportunities for fuel cell vehicles in the zero emission mobility market. According to BMW CEO Oliver Zipse, hydrogen engines are set to play a significant role in various parts of the world in the long term. A hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle (HFCV) operates with a motor similar to a battery.

What is BMW's history in the alternative fuel sector? BMW are an iconic brand. The Bavarian car manufacturer began in 1916 with the founding of Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke AG (BFW), a company that produced aircraft engines. They would eventually move onto motorcycles and then cars.