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iX5 Hydrogen car by BMW 👇 More on it: BMW will begin series production of the iX5 Hydrogen in 2028. This marks the first series production fuel cell vehicle from a premium manufacturer. The production builds on an expanded partnership with Toyota Motor Corporation. Both companies will jointly develop a new generation of fuel cell systems. They aim to share development costs and manufacturing resources. This collaboration draws on their partnership dating back to 2013. ➡️The current BMW iX5 Hydrogen specs: • Max output of 401 hp through fuel cell system • Range extends to 504 km with full hydrogen tanks • Refueling takes only 3-4 minutes for six kilograms of hydrogen • Two 700-bar carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic tanks to store hydrogen Production will happen at BMW's Munich Research and Innovation Centre. BMW plans to offer hydrogen variants across its existing vehicle lineup. Market availability will depend on local hydrogen infrastructure. Customer demand will guide initial market selection. The company has been testing the iX5 since February 2023. These pilot programs provided valuable real-world data. The tests helped refine the technology for series production. BMW sees hydrogen as complementary to battery-electric vehicles. This technology suits larger vehicles and long-distance travel needs. The commitment to production shows BMW's confidence in hydrogen mobility. Video credits: Driving Hydrogen® P.S. Repost this to your network ♻️

What is the Future of Trucks and Heavy Duty 🚛? Full #Electric ? Lithium #Battery 🔋? Hydrogen? With FuelCell or with Combustion #Engine … It is difficult to analyse the trends from IAA 🇩🇪 last week but my feeling is that - as truck makers do not know themselves🤔 - they are developing all options in parallel jeopardising investment 💶 and technology choices You find everything at OEMs and Suppliers: 🪫 Full Electric like at Tesla Semi, Scania Group, CATL… 🫧 H2 #FCEV like at Daimler Truck AG, BOSCH… ⚙️ Hydrogen Engine like at MAN Diesel & Turbo, MAHLE… ⛽️ ICE burning all kind of Fuels from traditional Diesel to HVO or Methane… 🔋⚙️ Hybrids in all forms based on Range Extenders, Hybrid Trailers, … Despite the confusion, it is important to identify main Tech developments and it seems that #Electrification 🔌 in general is progressing fast would it be as the main Technology or under Hybridisation ⚙️⚡️ I cannot count the number of eAxles ⚙️ I have seen and it seems difficult to imagine pure mechanical PowerTrain in the coming years What about Battery Technologies 🪫? While 2 years ago many people were still believing NMC would enable longer range 🛣️ and LTO would offer better reliability, it seems today that LFP is the only economically viable option 📈 In all this confusion, it is important to notice the progression of Chinese companies 🇨🇳 not only from Cell makers (CALT, BYD, EVE…) but also suppliers (SUPERPANTHER…) and truck makers 🚚 (Weichai Power Co., Ltd,Kinglong Europe UK…) Want more info on Truck EV Trends? Contact me 📩 for my EV Trend Report…

Indeed, it is another milestone! 👏 And again another great step we are doing in our hydrogen strategy.👍 Today, together with Linde we opened our first public hydrogen station for liquid #hydrogen with our new developed sLH2 technology in Wörth, near our factory in South Germany. It is the first of its kind: 👉easy like Diesel: just taking the dispenser 👉Fast like Diesel: with 400 kg/h, meaning less than 15 min for more than 1,000 km range 👉just a few space needed like Diesel: 50m2 for the entire station, thats it. With that technology we come very close to the high usability and flexibility we know from today‘s road freight transport and we still need for the future. The main difference: zero emission! That matters #energytransition #climateaction #climateaction #trucks #H2 #HRS Daimler Truck AG

The Stellantis e-Vivaro HYDROGEN van 🌱🚐👇 ✅ 400 km (250 mile) range on hydrogen fuel with a rapid three-minute refuel. 🔋 Hybrid power with a 45-kW fuel cell plus a 10.5 kWh battery for peak power in acceleration. 📦 Up to 6.1 cubic metres of cargo space and a 1,000 kg payload/towing capacity. ⚙️ Compact design retains full cargo space and includes regenerative braking and a plug-in battery mode for 50 km in battery-only range. Made in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the e-Vivaro HYDROGEN is based on the battery-electric e-Vivaro, with the hydrogen version replacing the BEV’s large battery with three high-pressure 700-bar hydrogen tanks and a 45-kW fuel cell system, compactly integrated into the engine bay. This setup maintains the Vivaro’s full cargo capacity of up to 6.1 cubic metres and a payload of 1,000 kg, making it ideal for fleet operators needing zero-emission capability without compromising on storage space. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is already on sale in left-hand drive markets (sold under Opel) with Vauxhall Motors Ltd last month launching UK trials for fleet operators. The hydrogen tanks provide a 400 km (249 miles WLTP) range, refuelled in just three minutes, so it meets the needs of fleet customers who value fast refuelling and long range, something battery-only models can’t always provide. Alongside this, Vauxhall Motors Ltd has announced that the Movano, Vauxhall’s ‘big van’, will soon join the Vivaro in the UK in hydrogen form. The Movano offers up to 311 miles of range (WLTP) and a quick five-minute refuel, making it a strong addition to Vauxhall’s hydrogen lineup. Fleet orders for the Movano HYDROGEN open later this year, with the first customer deliveries expected in 2025. What do you think? Let us know your thoughts below 👇 Follow Driving Hydrogen® for all the latest. #Stellantis #Opel #Vauxhall #Vivaro #HydrogenVan #CommercialVehicles #LCV #HydrogenFuelCell #DrivingHydrogen

👉Here's a comparison of BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel with the Tesla Model S. 👉Why BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel? Because they were demonstration vehicles derived from the BMW Hydrogen 7 bi-fuel vehicles and based on a BMW 760iL. 👉The BMW Hydrogen 7 was a limited-production hydrogen internal combustion engine vehicle built from 2005-2007 by German car manufacturer BMW. 👉Two BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel demonstration vehicles were tested at Argonne National Laboratory's Advanced Powertrain Research Facility (APRF). 👉Two BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel demonstration vehicles were tested for fuel economy as well as emissions on the Federal Test Procedure FTP-75 cold-start test as well as the highway test. 👉The fuel consumption on the FTP-75 test was 3.7 kg of hydrogen per 100 km. (1) 👉The average year-round consumption of the Tesla Model S is 20.97 kWh/100 km. (2) 👉The result is possible to see in the picture below. ⬇ 👉#bmw Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel would cover a distance of only 46 km using 100 kWh of renewable energy. 👉But the #tesla Model S would cover a distance of 405 km using 100 kWh of renewable energy. 👉Fuel cell vehicle #toyota Mirai would cover a distance of 173 km using 1.71 kg of H2. It means 3.76x more. 👉If we consider that the tank-to-wheel efficiency of the Toyota Mirai is ∼35% then the tank-to-wheel of the hydrogen internal combustion engine car - BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel was ∼10%. #bmw #ev #efficiency #hydrogenenergy #hydrogen #tesla #teslamotors References: 1, https://lnkd.in/ehy2kBjh 2, The average consumption of Tesla Model S is 20.97 kWh/100 km https://shorturl.at/kBY04

A recent report suggests that hydrogen engines could be the future of cars, competing with electric vehicles (EVs). While EVs have been the main focus for zero-emission vehicles, hydrogen cars have advantages, emitting only water vapor. In the United States, about 2.5 million EVs have been sold, while only around 15,000 hydrogen cars are on the roads, mostly in California. BMW is one of the companies working on hydrogen technology, planning to deliver hydrogen cars as early as 2025. Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles use a different technology than traditional EVs, running on fuel cells that combine hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity. These vehicles, known as fuel-cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCHEV), offer fast refueling and consistent driving range regardless of temperature changes. BMW's iX5 Hydrogen is one of the hydrogen-backed vehicles expected in 2024. It combines fifth-generation fuel cell technology with an electric motor, providing over 400 horsepower and a range of about 313 miles. Despite the increasing popularity of electric cars, hydrogen vehicles could offer a unique and green option for consumers, especially in regions where hydrogen technology is prioritized. The report suggests that hydrogen engines have the potential to capture a portion of the automobile market, especially as the demand for electrification grows. Different driving systems, including hydrogen and electric, could coexist in the future to meet various mobility needs globally. #hydrogen #technology #electric #market #companies #BMW

Toyota has unveiled a groundbreaking engine that runs on ammonia, a fuel set to revolutionize the automotive industry. With a $6B investment, Toyota's ammonia engine boasts high energy density, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications and long-distance transport. Unlike EVs and hydrogen, ammonia can be synthesized from renewable sources, offering a green and sustainable alternative. Despite America banning ammonia as a fuel in 2024, Japan has already developed a prototype, marking a significant shift from hydrogen and EV technologies. Toyota’s innovative approach could challenge current fuel paradigms and lead to a future where ammonia-powered engines dominate. #AmmoniaFuel #ToyotaInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #SustainableTransport #AutomotiveRevolution #Toyota #ev #engine

Toyota has unveiled a groundbreaking engine that runs on ammonia, a fuel set to revolutionize the automotive industry. With a $6B investment, Toyota's ammonia engine boasts high energy density, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications and long-distance transport. Unlike EVs and hydrogen, ammonia can be synthesized from renewable sources, offering a green and sustainable alternative. Despite America banning ammonia as a fuel in 2024, Japan has already developed a prototype, marking a significant shift from hydrogen and EV technologies. Toyota’s innovative approach could challenge current fuel paradigms and lead to a future where ammonia-powered engines dominate. #AmmoniaFuel #ToyotaInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #SustainableTransport #AutomotiveRevolution #Toyota #ev #engine

Q: Are hydrogen trucks competitive with diesel or electric trucks when hydrogen is $4.75/kg? A: Not even close Yesterday I had someone try to tell me that hydrogen at $4.75/kg from their facility is competitive for trucks. I said it wasn't even close. So what does hydrogen have to be priced at to be competitive with diesel and electric trucks? Here's the math: DIESEL Take a Class 8 diesel truck which does 7 mpg. Over 100 miles this truck uses 14.3 gallons. At US average of $3.03 gallon = $43.30 Over 100 miles a H2 FCEV truck will use ~16 kg of H2. $43.30 divided by 16 = $2.70/kg Ie $2.50/kg to be properly competitive ELECTRIC Take an electric class 8 truck which uses 2 kWh/ mile, or 200kWh/100 miles. At 10c/kWh, cost is $20. 20 divided by 16 = $1.25/kg for H2 to be level. ie $1 to $1.10/kg to be competitive On the face of it, at $4.75/kg, you're screwed However it get's worse (MUCH worse) as we need to remember 2 other important points: 1) That's $4.75/kg at their facility. Add in transportation, storage and retailer margin and that quickly becomes $8/kg. 2) Hydrogen truck purchase costs and maintenance needs, AND refuelling infrastructure are all FAR more costly than diesel or electric. To off set this, H2 has to be much cheaper again. Currently, H2 is $36/kg at retail for passenger cars, and ~$20/kg for trucks in California. It's not close, nor will it ever be. Simply put, hydrogen cannot be competitive ever and we must shut down any thought that it's actually a sensible alternative. Do you agree that hydrogen trucks have no viability? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below #automotive #batteries #climatechange #electricvehicles #innovation #sustainability #cleanenergy #renewableenergy Read how batteries, not hydrogen, are completely revolutionizing the the electricity grid here: https://lnkd.in/gufv-8x7

Let's have a look 👀 around the #FuelCell Technology showcased by BMW Group for their BMw ix5 #Hydrogen ⚪️ Some Key data: ▪️Power = 295 kW ▪️Capacity of 2 two Hydrogen Tanks = 6 kg ▪️0-100km/h 🏁 < 6s ▪️WLTP range = 500 km 🛣️ ▪️Hydrogen consumption = 1.19 kg/100km When ask about the Future of FCEV compared to Fully #Battery Powered Electric Vehicle 🚗🪫, BMW said: « We think the future will be Electric ⚡️with the majority Battery-electric and we're trying to develop architecture that can do both » "it's important to be flexible; to have architecture that can easily produce a BEV or a FCEV, with the same basic drivetrain ⚙️ but just replacing the Battery with Hydrogen storage and the Fuel Cell"