BMW is intensifying its exploration of hydrogen as a crucial element in its sustainability strategy, with a focus on expanding its use in both production processes and future vehicle development. The company envisions introducing hydrogen-powered production cars by 2028, while simultaneously enhancing the incorporation of hydrogen-powered tools at its manufacturing facilities. One significant development is taking place at the BMW Group Plant in Regensburg, where hydrogen will soon take on a central role in production logistics. From 2026 onwards, the Regensburg plant will integrate hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks into its logistics operations, streamlining the transport of components and parts across various manufacturing sections. This initiative forms part of BMW's iFACTORY project, which aims to establish digital and sustainable manufacturing systems. Armin Ebner, the head of BMW Group Plant Regensburg, expressed that the transition from electric to hydrogen propulsion marks a crucial step towards the realization of the BMW iFACTORY, envisioned as a digital and sustainable factory of the future. Currently, the plant's logistics fleet relies on electric drive systems, necessitating battery changes twice during each shift. The shift to hydrogen propulsion is set to remove these constraints, providing quicker refueling and more efficient operations. To facilitate this transition, a two-kilometer hydrogen pipeline network with six filling stations will be implemented by early 2026. These stations will supply hydrogen to the fleet of around 230 tugger trains and forklifts, with the hydrogen also serving as an interim storage solution. As the transition progresses and is fully integrated by 2030, the plant is expected to consume approximately 150 tonnes of hydrogen annually, showcasing BMW's commitment to sustainable and innovative manufacturing practices.