BMW Plans Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for X5 Production by 2028
BMW's Steyr plant to maintain long-term employment by shifting from combustion engine production to electric motors. The company is developing a high-performance electric drive for BMW M vehicles and advancing heat management for future models. A major project includes a hydrogen fuel cell system for the new BMW X5, set to begin production in 2028. Pre-series production starts in 2027, with the iX5 Hydrogen available in multiple markets. BMW is optimistic about hydrogen's role in decarbonization, supported by EU regulations on alternative fuel infrastructure.

BMW's Steyr facility aims to stabilize long-term employment by transitioning from combustion engine production to electric motors, responding to global customer demand. The company is currently developing a high-performance electric drive for M vehicles and enhancing heat management for upcoming models.
A key initiative is the hydrogen fuel cell system for the new BMW X5, which will begin production in 2028, with pre-series production starting in 2027. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen will be available globally. BMW supports hydrogen as a promising energy source for decarbonization, aided by EU regulations mandating alternative fuel infrastructure.




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