Is hydrogen finally ready to go? BMW joins the fuel cell race in Australia with iX5 pilot cars

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BMW is exploring hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle technology locally and has sent two iX5 Hydrogen models to Australia for evaluation. These pilot cars use hydrogen fuel tanks, a fuel cell, an electric motor, and a lithium-ion battery pack to power the vehicle. The fuel cell converts hydrogen to electricity, emitting only water. Despite the lack of fueling locations, BMW believes in the potential of hydrogen-powered vehicles, especially for larger and heavy-duty vehicles and long-distance travel. The company aims to make FCEVs more affordable by 2030 and may decide to move forward with production at the end of 2024. Dr. Juergen Guldner, BMW’s general manager of the hydrogen project, emphasizes the importance of having both EV and FCEV technologies in the market.

Brands mentioned: BMW, Toyota, Hyundai.