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Is Bmw Developing A Hydrogen Engine

By the Editorial Staff

March 16, 2026

BREAKING: BMW puts a date on hydrogen - fuel-cell production confirmed ...
BREAKING: BMW puts a date on hydrogen - fuel-cell production confirmed ... Image via drivinghydrogen.com
Autovista24 - BMW promotes hydrogen technology with new model in 2022
Autovista24 - BMW promotes hydrogen technology with new model in 2022 Image via autovista24.autovistagroup.com

Today, the BMW Group and Toyota are jointly developing a hydrogen powertrain for passenger cars. Its fuel cell technology is based on third. BMW confirms the 2028 iX5 Hydrogen after one million kilometers of global testing.

BMW Details Hydrogen-Electric Powertrain for 2022 X5 SUV | Digital Trends
BMW Details Hydrogen-Electric Powertrain for 2022 X5 SUV | Digital Trends Image via www.digitaltrends.com

Here's what the brand learned about range, refueling, and everyday use. BMW will start mass production of its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell system in 2028 at Plant Steyr, Austria, moving hydrogen from decades of prototypes into full. BMW's first hydrogen.

BMW To Launch Its First Hydrogen-Powered Production Model In 2028
BMW To Launch Its First Hydrogen-Powered Production Model In 2028 Image via ackodrive.com

After dabbling in liquid hydrogen combustion engines, BMW's first generation fuel-cell drive system, in a 5251A in 2014, was lifted from Toyota. BMW has started production of the prototypes of its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell system co-developed with Toyota. Here's what we know.

BMW reaffirms its commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology - TotallyEV
BMW reaffirms its commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology - TotallyEV Image via totallyev.net

BMW escalates hydrogen efforts, extending fuel-cell technology beyond X5 in a comprehensive decarbonization approach, embracing multiple technologies. The hydrogen BMW 7 Series is powered by the tried-and-tested petrol engine (Read also: Technical marvels: 12 standout examples of a BMW engine). At the heart of the development is the mixture formation for which BMW is working closely with the German Aerospace Centre.

Pioneering spirit for the mobility of the future | BMW.com
Pioneering spirit for the mobility of the future | BMW.com Image via www.bmw.com

BMW Chief Technology Officer Joachim Post is confident the iX5 Hydrogen will be a relevant model despite the slow uptake of hydrogen vehicles. Today, BMW announced that it will start selling vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell powertrains in 2028 alongside the battery electric, gasoline-, and diesel.

BMW i Hydrogen NEXT coming in 2022 with 368 horsepower
BMW i Hydrogen NEXT coming in 2022 with 368 horsepower Image via www.bmwblog.com

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