BMW Partners with Toyota to Introduce Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle by 2028
Key Ideas
  • BMW collaborates with Toyota to launch a hydrogen-fueled vehicle in 2028, emphasizing technological progress in mobility.
  • The partnership aims to reduce costs and develop a drive unit applicable to both passenger and commercial vehicles.
  • BMW's commitment to hydrogen technology is evident through its testing of hydrogen vehicles and investment in fuel cell prototypes.
BMW has announced its plan to introduce its first hydrogen-powered vehicle in 2028, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corp. The vehicle will be an existing model with a hydrogen fuel cell drive option. BMW's CEO highlighted the significance of technological progress in shaping future mobility. The partnership with Toyota aims to streamline costs and develop a versatile drive unit suitable for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. BMW has been actively testing hydrogen vehicles like the iX5 Hydrogen, which offers a range of 500 km and quick refueling in 3-4 minutes. The company is strategically developing fuel cell vehicle prototypes alongside battery-powered ones to adapt to the changing landscape of sustainable transportation. Despite the challenges like high costs and limited fuelling stations, BMW remains optimistic about the future of hydrogen technology. The company expects significant advancements in hydrogen charging infrastructure by 2028 to support its ambitious plans.
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