eneration of BMW iDrive with a 3D head-up display, panoramic vision, and an advanced multi-function steering wheel. Another key highlight was BMW's commitment to hydrogen technology, with plans to launch its first production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2028. Following successful trials of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, the company aims to integrate hydrogen-powered vehicles into its portfolio, supporting renewable energy efforts. Overall, BMW Group disp...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Motorinvest, Russia starts assembly of two new DFSK models On September 11, multiple sources reported that the Motorinvest plant in the Lipetsk region had started assembly of DFSK 500 and DFSK ix5 crossovers. At present, a limited batch is assembled. However, these ICE vehicles are not included in the current special investment contract SPIC 2.0. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

formance, achieve mass production to reduce prices, and develop hydrogen infrastructure. Jointly developed technology will also be utilized for BMW’s new mass-production FCV that will be manufactured from 2028. BMW has been conducting demonstration tests in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, for its “iX5 Hydrogen Pilot Fleet” FCV prototype model equipped with a FC stack that has adopted Toyota’s FCs. Starting with the launch of the new mass-pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

rocurement to reduce costs. The collaboration will lead to distinct FCEV models that will maintain each brand’s identity. BMW will integrate the hydrogen drive into an existing model, complementing its battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and internal combustion engine options. After testing the BMW iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet globally, BMW is preparing for series production in 2028. Both BMW and Toyota advocate for the expansion of hydrogen refuelli...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

he My BMW app. The feature will soon be available for vehicles with BMW Operating System 7, reaching over 500,000 customers. The "Fuel Payments" app helps customers find compatible fuel stations and allows quick payment by selecting the pump and confirming the transaction on the central screen. BMW iX5 Hydrogen users can also pay for hydrogen refueling directly from their vehicles at H2 MOBILITY Germany stations. Additionally, in many European co...

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

Avtotor and Motorinvest to produce Dongfeng cars in Russia On January 30, multiple sources reported that Motorinvest company and Avtotor are partnering to produce Dongfeng Sokon crossovers in Kaliningrad. They will assemble two Dongfeng Sokon models - the DFSK ix5 coupe crossover and the seven-seat all-wheel drive DFSK ix7 crossover. Motorinvest LLC undertakes to distribute, sell, and provide after-sales, technical, and warranty service for manuf...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/31

dition to the seven-seat crossover 580, which is already familiar to Russian buyers, the economical and comfortable budget B-class SUV 500 will debut on the market. Three full-size crossovers will appear in the D-SUV segment. It includes 600 crossover, equipped with a three-row interior layout, the ix5 coupe-crossover, endowed with a sporty design, and the large seven-seat ix7 crossover, equipped with all-wheel drive. The choice of body-on-frame ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/25

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 refueler. These vehicles will operate on South African roads as part of an international trial to understand how the BMW iX5 Hydrogen performs in real-world conditions.  Anglo American Platinum, which provides platinum group metals (PGMs) used in FCEVs and has been inve...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/17

new customer groups. They have electric representatives in various model segments, including the BMW iX1, i4, i5, iX, and i7. BMW i7 M70 xDrive, BMW XM Label Red with M HYBRID drive, and BMW X7 will be displayed at the event. Additionally, BMW is advancing hydrogen fuel-cell technology with the BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Based on BMW press release...

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

eDrive technology for plug-in hybrid systems. The electric motor is integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, delivering the maximum combined output of 360 kW/489 hp and 450 Nm in the new BMW 550e xDrive Sedan. Electric range is now up to 79–90 km in the same version.The BMW iX5 Hydrogen, a pilot series of the sports activity vehicle with hydrogen fuel-cell drive developed on the basis of the current BMW X5, is to be prese...

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

gon 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 Aceman concept crossover vehicle, and the iX5 Hydrogen hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, and globally debuts the iX1 battery electric vehicle and the i7 M70L battery electric vehicle. Mercedes Benz ...

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

showrooms from November. It will be joined next year by the i5, the high-volume electric version of the new 5 Series. By the end of this year – including pre-series models – BMW will be producing 15 BEV models. Towards the end of the year, BMW will launch production of a small series of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Based on BMW Group press release...

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