BMW and Toyota Deepen Collaboration for Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Key Ideas
  • BMW and Toyota will sign a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, with Toyota supplying hydrogen tanks and fuel cell systems to BMW.
  • Both companies aim to develop next-generation hydrogen vehicles with full hydrogen fuel-cell drivetrains, incorporating in-house electric motors and drive units.
  • The collaboration will help improve economies of scale for hydrogen components and infrastructure, especially in Europe where there are only 270 refueling stations.
  • BMW and Toyota have previously partnered on vehicle development, with examples like the Toyota Supra sharing technology with the BMW Z4 roadster.
BMW and Toyota are set to enhance their partnership in the realm of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles as global demand for electric vehicles stabilizes. The companies are planning to sign a memorandum of understanding, with Toyota providing BMW with hydrogen tanks and fuel cell systems for their upcoming hydrogen vehicles. These vehicles will feature full hydrogen fuel-cell drivetrains, including BMW's electric motors and drive units. The collaboration aims to address the challenge of expensive hydrogen components by leveraging economies of scale. Both automakers will also work together on establishing necessary infrastructure for hydrogen in Europe, where refueling stations are currently limited. BMW's general manager of hydrogen technology mentioned plans to introduce a hydrogen vehicle within this decade, with further development and market readiness assessments to follow. This initiative builds upon the previous successful partnerships between BMW and Toyota, such as the shared platform of the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4. The joint efforts of these automotive giants signify a positive step towards advancing hydrogen technology in the automotive industry.
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