BMW And Toyota Announce Partnership To Produce Hydrogen-Powered SUV

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 19/08/2022 at 12:14

Updated on 19/08/2022 at 21:54

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The Partnership Between BMW and Toyota Resulted in the iX5. Hydrogen-Powered SUV Expected to Debut in the Automotive Market in Mid-2023.

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) firmly believes that hydrogen is a resource that can and should be explored within the automotive market. In 2019, the German automaker officially introduced the X5 model, the first hydrogen-powered SUV from BMW, in partnership with Toyota, responsible for manufacturing the engine. According to Pieter Nota, the current head of sales at BMW, the German automaker aims to start mass production of hydrogen-powered cars by mid-2025.

BMW’s Hydrogen-Powered SUV, in Partnership with Toyota, Expected to Start Sales Next Year

The first units of BMW’s new hydrogen-powered SUV, the iX5 model, are expected to be introduced into the automotive market in mid-2023. This prediction was previously scheduled for this year, 2022; however, the current situation in the world has led BMW to revise plans and delay the launch date of the first prototype.

The BMW iX5 is being developed in partnership with the Japanese manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation, where both companies are working towards an excellent outcome. According to reports from automotive news sites, in addition to the SUV project, BMW also holds another patent: a hydrogen storage system that is quite different from the traditional “T” model.

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Technical Specifications of the iX5

According to BMW and Toyota, the main advantage of hydrogen-powered vehicles is their ability to refuel quickly, as it would theoretically take about 3 to 4 minutes for a full recharge.

BMW has not yet disclosed details regarding the range of the iX5 SUV, but revealed that the model has 2 tanks of 5.8 kg, sufficient for long trips. According to the patent registered by the German automaker, there is a different configuration for the two tanks.

In the case of the iX5 SUV model, there is a “T” shaped layout running along the bottom of the car. According to a document published on the last Wednesday (11th), there is a peculiar configuration formed by several small tanks, in parallel positions, at the bottom of the vehicle.

Disadvantages of BMW’s SUV

However, there is a significant disadvantage regarding this type of configuration, which could pose a high risk of engine failure after an impact. To address this issue, BMW, along with Toyota, is planning to implement the hydrogen tanks in a type of floating mesh, allowing the tanks to move independently.

The document also discusses possible protection for the system in the event of a low-impact collision.

Moreover, this system’s layout can ensure significant savings and ample space in the rear portions of the vehicle, which is currently considered a major issue for vehicles powered by compressed natural gas (CNG).

BMW And Toyota Announce Partnership To Produce Hydrogen-Powered SUV

The Partnership Between BMW and Toyota Resulted in the iX5. Hydrogen-Powered SUV Expected to Debut in the Automotive Market in Mid-2023.

BMW’s Hydrogen-Powered SUV, in Partnership with Toyota, Expected to Start Sales Next Year

Technical Specifications of the iX5

Disadvantages of BMW’s SUV

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BMW And Toyota Announce Partnership To Produce Hydrogen-Powered SUV

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