BMW's Hydrogen Revolution: Driving Towards a Sustainable Future
Key Ideas
  • BMW is committed to launching its first production fuel cell car in 2028, strengthening ties with Toyota, and testing hydrogen technology in two zero-emission trucks.
  • BMW Group Logistics is trialing two hydrogen-powered trucks in Germany, with hydrogen refueling stations being built in Leipzig and Hormersdorf for smoother operation.
  • The company has a history of hydrogen fueling stations, with more than 200 forklifts and tugger trains refueled at the Leipzig factory, and plans to expand hydrogen usage to the Regensburg plant.
  • As part of the H2Haul project, BMW is testing 16 hydrogen trucks across Europe to develop fuel cell drivetrains for wider adoption in the road freight sector, with learnings to be applied to future hydrogen vehicles like the next-generation X5.
BMW is pushing forward with its hydrogen initiatives, aiming to launch its first production fuel cell car in 2028. To achieve this goal, the company is collaborating closely with Toyota and testing the technology in two hydrogen-powered trucks. These trucks, operated by BMW Group Logistics, will run between Leipzig, Landsberg, and Nuremberg, with new hydrogen refueling stations in Leipzig and Hormersdorf. The trial run will ensure efficient operation with rapid refueling of large hydrogen quantities. The company already has experience with hydrogen fueling stations at the Leipzig factory, where over 200 forklifts and tugger trains are refueled, and plans to expand this practice to the Regensburg plant. Furthermore, as part of the H2Haul project, BMW is testing 16 hydrogen trucks in real-life conditions across Europe to advance fuel cell drivetrain technology for the road freight sector. The insights gained will contribute to the development of future hydrogen vehicles, such as the next-generation X5. This new model, expected to be the company's first to offer multiple drivetrain options including hydrogen, demonstrates BMW's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the automotive industry.
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