BMW's Hydrogen Powered SUV

BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV Being Tested in Northern Sweden




                                        Source:  BMW

Small Scale Production to Start Before End of 2022

Germany-based BMW has a vision for the future of zero emissions travel.  The vision is of vehicles that are hydrogen fuel cell powered with greater efficiency, longer range and faster recharge times than that of traditional electric vehicles.  The luxury car maker has developed a hydrogen powered BMW iX5 SUV that is close to being ready for small-scale production of a limited number of the vehicles.  The vehicle is now being tested in rugged, real-life conditions of extremely frozen, northern Sweden.  BMW says the hydrogen system is delivering full capacity even at -4 degrees (F).  BMW plans on manufacturing a limited number of the hydrogen iX5 before the end of this year.

Tech Specs

BMW is one of the automotive industry's leading advocates for hydrogen powered vehicles.  The iX5 has a fuel cell system that uses hydrogen stored in a pair of carbon fiber tanks to generate electricity that goes to a battery pack.  The fuel cell generates 170 hp.  Add to that an electric engine, making the total output 375 hp.

Hydrogen Benefits

The hydrogen iX5 weighs considerably less than a battery-powered iX SUV, which makes it much more efficient.  Recharging on the iX5 is very fast and BMW says the range on a charge is better than that of an electric SUV.  BMW is also working to expand the hydrogen charging stations and infrastructure that are needed to make hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles a practical alternative to electric vehicles.  To take a look at more new rides, go to https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B09SDMGYDH&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_FPVMPJAHYWWG1ZSCN10D

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