BMW, Toyota to launch hydrogen cars in 2028
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028 through a partnership with Toyota.
The BMW Group and Toyota Motor are pooling technological capabilities for their third generation of hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology.
Toyota already has the Mirai FCEV in production, while BMW has had an iX5 in small series production and is leading a major European IPCEI project on hydrogen in transport.
BMW and Toyota will jointly develop the powertrain system for passenger vehicles, with the core third generation fuel cell technology used for both commercial and passenger vehicle applications. The result of this collaborative effort will be used in individual models from both BMW and Toyota.
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After successfully testing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet worldwide, the BMW Group is now preparing for series production of vehicles with hydrogen drive systems in 2028 on the basis of the jointly developed next-generation powertrain technology. The series production models will be integrated into BMW’s existing portfolio, i.e. BMW will offer an existing model in an additional hydrogen fuel cell drive system variant. As FCEV technology is another electric vehicle technology, the BMW Group explicitly views it as complementing the drive technology used by battery electric vehicles (BEV) and next to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and internal combustion engines (ICE).
“This is a milestone in automotive history: the first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle to be offered by a global premium manufacturer. Powered by hydrogen and driven by the spirit of our cooperation, it will underscore how technological progress is shaping future mobility,” said Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW. “And it will herald an era of significant demand for fuel cell electric vehicles.”
“We are pleased that the collaboration between BMW and Toyota has entered a new stage,” said Koji Sato, President and Member of the Board of Management (Representative Director) Toyota Motor. “In our long history of partnership, we have confirmed that BMW and Toyota share the same passion for cars and belief in ‘technology openness’ and a ‘multi-pathway’ approach to carbon neutrality. Based on these shared values, we will deepen our collaboration in efforts such as the joint development of next-generation fuel cell systems and the expansion of infrastructure, aiming for the realization of a hydrogen society. We will accelerate our efforts together with BMW and partners across various industries to realize a future where hydrogen energy supports society.”
www.bmwgroup.com; www.toyota.com
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