The first BMW iX5 hydrogen-powered cars are now on the roads, ending the wait. BMW is responsible for creating and developing the hydrogen fuel cell system.
The BMW Group is methodically moving hydrogen fuel cell technology forward as a potential future option for locally emissions-free individual mobility.
The Munich Research and Innovation Centre’s pilot plant, or FIZ for short, is where the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is made. The innovative drive and energy storage technology in the case of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is being integrated by experts in hydrogen technology & vehicle development.
Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW also emphasized the importance of this innovative drive system: “Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. We should use this potential to also accelerate the transformation of the mobility sector.”
Fuel cell systems: Know all about tech developed by BMW
BMW Group has created specialized hydrogen components with combustion engine-related technologies like the intercooler and air filter. It also has control systems and sensor technology.
The fuel cell will undergo a chemical reaction involving oxygen from the surrounding air and gaseous hydrogen from the tanks. High drive efficiency requires a consistent supply of these two media to the membrane in the fuel cell. The Group receives individual fuel cells from the Toyota Motor Corporation.
