BMW car currently conducting its final winter test iX5 Hydrogen Fuel cell hydrogen SUV (FCEV) on public roads and at the BMW Group test center in Arjeplog, Sweden, near the Arctic Circle.
The company says it still intends to “produce a small series.” [iX5 Hydrogen] by the end of the year and also committed to help expand the network of hydrogen fueling stations.”
Details for the first time in March 2020, BMW iX5 Hydrogen uses a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain consisting of two tanks made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) that store up to 6kg of hydrogen at a pressure of less than 700 bar, a fuel cell generating 125kW, an electric motor and a battery pack.
BMW says total system output is 275kW of power.
FCEV combines stored hydrogen energy with atmospheric oxygen in a membrane. Electricity is generated from the chemical reaction to drive the motor.
The electric motor of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen also draws energy from speeding and regenerative brake charging is stored in the battery.
The only exhaust emitted by the iX5 Hydrogen’s powertrain is water vapor from the fuel cell, with the waste heat used to warm the SUV’s interior.
According to BMW, refueling with hydrogen also takes about three to four minutes, even in freezing conditions.
BMW says the iX5 Hydrogen has undergone “hundreds of test sessions on test rigs and intensive field tests on the road” and has passed “the ultimate endurance test”.
The German automaker not only tests the FCEV powertrain in sub-zero temperatures, but also conducts tests on the iX5 Hydrogen’s steering, springs and dampers, chassis control system and how Conventional friction brake systems operate with regenerative braking.
“The hydrogen fuel cell powertrain combines the best of both powertrains, regardless of the time of year and outside temperature: it offers the local zero-emission mobility of an electric vehicle. and unrestricted daily use – including brief refueling stops – familiar from Jürgen Guldner, BMW Group Vice President for hydrogen fuel cell technology and vehicle projects, says .
BMW says hydrogen fuel cell powertrains have the “potential to add another pillar to the BMW Group powertrain portfolio for local CO.”2– free mobility”.
The German carmaker also believes that hydrogen fuel cell powertrains are suitable for customers who “do not have their own charging infrastructure, are often traveling long distances or want a high degree of flexibility.” “.
By committing to the development of the FCEV series – The iX5 Hydrogen series will be used for demonstration and testing – BMW is also involved Toyota, Hyundai and Land Rover as proponents of a potential battery-electric vehicle alternative.
Opposite, Mercedes-Benz has left hydrogen in all heavy commercial vehicles, and the respective heads of Volkswagen and Tesla, Herbert Diess and Elon Muskpreviously labeled FCEVs as a distraction.
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