'BMWiX5 Hydrogen' with BMW flat-type hydrogen storage device unveiled

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BMW Group unveiled "BMWiX5 Hydrogen" on the 9th that applies "BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage," a next-generation hydrogen storage technology. This technology is characterized by maximizing space efficiency by optimizing the structure and layout by adopting a flat tank design instead of a conventional cylindrical hydrogen tank. This minimizes the loss of indoor space in the vehicle and secures a driving distance of up to 750 km per charge.

The hydrogen storage system is a structure in which seven high-pressure tanks made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic are connected in parallel and integrated into one frame, and multiple chambers are controlled through a central main valve. The 700-bar high-pressure tank was placed inside the body structure to protect the external impact. The model stores more than 7kg of hydrogen, and it takes less than 5 minutes to fully charge. In terms of the drive system, the third-generation fuel cell technology, which is stronger than the previous generation, and the sixth-generation BMW eDrive high voltage battery are compatible. In addition, the next-generation drive system and chassis control software, Heart of Joy, and BMW Dynamic Performance Control are combined to implement sophisticated driving performance.

Thanks to its flexible platform design, the new BMW X5 can produce a total of five powertrains, including hydrogen fuel cells, internal combustion engines, pure electricity, and plug-in hybrids, in the same production line. Through this technology-open approach, BMW Group secures manufacturing flexibility and promotes strategic portfolio diversification. The full-scale mass production of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is scheduled for 2028. BMW predicts that hydrogen technology will contribute to diversifying energy sources and reducing dependence on the supply chain of raw materials as an electrification solution that provides long mileage and fast charging speed at the same time.

Meanwhile, BMW Group has continued to exchange with Toyota in Japan to expand the hydrogen market since 2012. BMW combines Toyota's hydrogen cell technology with its drive system and drive system technology to complete the vehicle. Accordingly, it has the direction of significantly expanding the hydrogen vehicle model.

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