BMW presents two Mini models and BMW Vision Neue Klasse at Paris Motorshow On October 14, BMW Group showcased its latest advancements at the Paris Motor Show 2024, including the global debuts of the MINI John Cooper Works Electric and the MINI Aceman John Cooper Works. The show also marked the joint debut of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse and BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, set to enter production in 2025. The Vision Neue Klasse represents a premium electr...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

BMW and Toyota to jointly develop next-generation FCVs BMW AG (BMW) announced on September 5 that it has reached a joint development agreement for next-generation fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs) with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota). While Toyota has been leading the industry in terms of mass-production of FC passenger cars, sales of the FC passenger cars have experienced stagnation due to shortages in infrastructure and improved performance of electr...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

BMW expands partnership with Toyota to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell technology, first FCEV is set to launch in 2028 On September 5, BMW announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Toyota to advance hydrogen fuel cell technology and boost the hydrogen economy. BMW plans to launch its first series-production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028, adding a zero-emission, all-electric powertrain option. Both companies are working toget...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

BMW introduces digital fuel payment solutions via BMW Operating System in Germany On September 2, BMW announced that its customers in Germany can now digitally pay for fuel directly from their vehicles with BMW Operating System 8, 8.5, and 9 at participating gasoline stations. Payments are made using a pre-stored credit card via the My BMW app. The feature will soon be available for vehicles with BMW Operating System 7, reaching over 500,000 cust...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

BMW and Sasol launch BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle trial in South Africa On February 15, Anglo American Platinum, BMW Group South Africa, and Sasol launched the first trial of a pilot fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in South Africa. The collaboration agreement, signed in October 2023, aims to drive the green hydrogen economy by demonstrating value chains and projects. The move signifies a shift from industrial policy to...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/16

BMW, South Africa announces partnership for fuel cell vehicle and hydrogen infrastructure On October 16, Anglo American Platinum, BMW Group South Africa, and Sasol South Africa Limited signed a collaboration agreement that will bring hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and support hydrogen refueling technology to South Africa. BMW will provide the hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles, while Sasol will supply the green hydrogen and mobile...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/17

BMW announces world premiere of all-new X2 and iX2 at Japan Mobility Show 2023 On October 9, BMW announced that it will showcase its latest innovations in electrification and digitalization at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo. The highlight is the world premiere of all-new BMW X2 and all-electric version BMW iX2. From October 26 to November 5, 2023, BMW is presenting its newest models and innovations at Tokyo's Big Sight International Exhibi...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/09

IAA Mobility 2023: Pirelli presents new tires for electric mobility Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli)announced that the only hydrogen car at the IAA Mobility Show, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, was equipped with Pirelli tires. This particular car is fitted with the FSC-marked P Zero: the only tire in the world made with natural rubber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Of the new cars on display, Pirelli equipped almost 25% of the BEV (battery elec...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/15

IAA Mobility 2023: BMW to premiere Vision Neue Klasse and PHEV versions of BMW 5 PHEV On August 23, BMW announced its world premiere of the BMW Vision Neue Klasse at the IAA Mobility 2023 on 5-10 September in Munich. Alongside the forthcoming generation model, the company will also unveil the BMW 5 Series PHEV and new BMW i7 Protection, the first ever all-electric protection vehicle in the luxury sedan segment.As well as the BMW i5, it is exhibit...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/23

Garrett Motion’s electric fuel cell compressor equipped on BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle Garrett Motion Inc. (Garrett Motion) announced that its advanced electric fuel cell compressor (FCC) has been equipped on the small series of BMW iX5 Hydrogen. This supports BMW Group’s commitment to developing zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This Garrett’s electric air compressor delivers efficiently the airflow needed to optimize the f...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/14

he ID.4 Crozz, and the ID.Next concept vehicle, and debuts the ID.7 flagship battery electric sedan. Audi exhibits models such as the A6 Avant e-tron concept luxury battery electric station wagon and the Q5 e-tron. Porsche debuts the new Cayenne globally and the Vision 357 concept vehicle in China. BMW participates in the event with fully electrified models, exhibits models such as the Rolls Royce Spectre battery electric coupe, the MINI Concept ...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/20

BMW Group launches BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet On February 27, BMW Group announced that after four years of development work, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicle and development project is entering its critical next phase. The fleet of under 100 vehicles will be employed internationally for demonstration and trial purposes for various target groups. The BMW iX5 Hydrogen is being built in the BMW Group’s pilot plant at its Research and Innovation Cen...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/27

BMW Group commences production of small-series hydrogen-powered model On December 2, BMW Group started production of its BMW iX5 Hydrogen model at the pilot plant at its Munich Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ). The first ever Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology has already completed an intensive program of testing under demanding conditions during the development phase and will now be used as a technology dem...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/05

BMW tests iX5 Hydrogen at DEKRA Technology Center On October 25, DEKRA announced that BMW is relying on the expertise of the powertrain and emissions laboratory at the DEKRA Technology Center for testing the small series iX5 Hydrogen. A prototype was recently in the laboratory at the DEKRA Lausitzring in Brandenburg for consumption measurements. The iX5 Hydrogen with fuel cell drive should be on the road from the end of 2023. During several test ...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/01

BMW starts production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich On August 31, the BMW Group inaugurated fuel cell system production at its competence center for hydrogen in Munich for BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars. BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars will be entering service around the world from the end of this year for test and demonstration purposes.The BMW Group also developed special hydrogen components for its new fuel cell system. These include the high-spee...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/01

BMW Group updates about upcoming models On August 3, the chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG announced that in the second half of the year, BMW expects further sales momentum to come from the all-electric BMW iX1 and the BMW i3, a long-wheelbase version of the 3 Series it is building in China, for China. The new 7 Series has been rolling off the production line at Plant Dingolfing since July. It will be built on the same assembly line ...

News  Updated at: 2022/08/03

BMW successfully runs winter test for BMW iX5 Hydrogen On March 10, BMW Group announced that the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is currently undergoing a demanding programme of testing in extremely challenging weather conditions at the BMW Group’s testing centre in Arjeplog, northern Sweden.  The drive system on board the BMW iX5 Hydrogen teams fuel cell technology with an electric motor using fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. The hydrogen is stored i...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/11

BMW Group presents BMW Concept iX5 Hydrogen Protection VR6 On March 2, BMW Group presented the first homologated safety vehicle, BMW Concept iX5 Hydrogen Protection VR6, to be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, for purely electric driving and zero local emissions. The base vehicle of the new concept is the BMW X5 Protection VR6, The BMW Concept iX5 Hydrogen Protection VR6 applies a comprehensive safety concept that combines proven occupa...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/03

BMW to produce components for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Landshut, Germany On December 20, BMW announced that the BMW will be producing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen with a hydrogen fuel cell drive in a small series, starting in 2022. For this vehicle, its plant in Landshut will manufacture the stack housing from light metal, as well as the media pressure plate from plastic and light metal cast parts, which will serve as an airtight and watertight seal for the s...

News  Updated at: 2021/12/21

IAA 2021: Pirelli provide tires for one in three electric cars at the show Pirelli announced that nearly one in three electric cars (29%) at the show use Pirelli P Zero or Scorpion tires. With some of these tires containing Elect technology, designed for cars with zero or low emissions, Pirelli’s Cinturato P7 tires are also at the show on the BMW 320e hybrid and 3 Series models. P Zero tyres with Elect markings are Ultra High Performance (UHP) ...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/10