In recent years, the topic of hydrogen energy has become increasingly hot, and this clean energy source with water as the only emission is seen as a major trend in the automotive industry in the future.
Recently, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle underwent a rigorous extreme cold endurance test at the BMW Group Winter Test Center in Arjeplug, Sweden. It is reported that the BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has entered the late research and development stage before mass production, and small-scale mass production models will be put into production in the second half of 2022.
Hydrogen fuel cell models are a useful complement to conventional combustion engine models, plug-in hybrid models and pure electric models. As a new green and sustainable mobility solution, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will help further achieve carbon emission reduction goals. In the research and development of hydrogen energy power systems, the BMW Group has accumulated more than 40 years of experience, with more than 20 years of experience in the research and development of hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Mr. Wei Bofan, Director of R&D at the BMW Group, said: "The BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle has undergone harsh winter tests in a low temperature of -20 degrees Celsius, fully demonstrating the excellent performance of the vehicle. Hydrogen fuel cell drive systems are a reliable solution for sustainable mobility, and in order to better deliver this innovative mobility solution to our customers, adequate hydrogenation infrastructure needs to be put in place. ”
In extremely cold environments, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle is capable of driving up to a maximum range of approximately 500 km. The hydrogen storage tank takes only 3-4 minutes to fill and will not be affected in the cold winter months.
Julgen Guldner, Head of the HYDROGEN Fuel Cell Technology and Automotive Project at the BMW Group, said: "Hydrogen fuel cell drive systems combine the advantages of both drive systems and are not affected by seasonal variations and outdoor temperatures. It can not only achieve zero-emission travel of pure electric models, but also feel the same as fuel vehicles in terms of use, and long-distance driving only needs a short stay to be full of fuel. ”
The drive system of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle integrates hydrogen fuel cell technology with the fifth generation bmw eDrive electric drive technology. The two carbon fiber pressure tanks storing hydrogen reach 700 bar and are capable of providing 125 kilowatts (170 hp) of electrical energy. Combined with the high-power battery, the system has a total output of up to 275 kW (374 hp), guaranteeing consistent BMW driving performance. The vehicle does not emit any exhaust gases except water vapor, and the excess heat generated can be efficiently recovered for heating the cockpit.
Since 2013, BMW and Toyota have been deepening their cooperation and are committed to promoting the research and development of hydrogen fuel cell technology and the large-scale application of the industry.
At present, the BMW Group has begun the application of hydrogen fuel cells, and the fleet of hundreds of hydrogen fuel cell forklifts deployed in spartanburg and Leipzig plants will be further expanded; in 2019, the BMW Group made its world premiere bmw i Hydrogen NEXT hydrogen fuel cell concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show; in June 2021, the BMW Group opened a comprehensive test of the BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell prototype on European public roads in a real environment. The R&D team fine-tuned the driving and software operating systems and validated the safety, efficiency, convenience and reliability of the relevant components. In September 2021, the BMW Group unveiled the BMW iX5 Hydrogen Protection VR6 Concept, the world's first internationally certified bulletproof safety vehicle with a hydrogen-fueled battery drive system, and the BMW iX5 Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle made its debut at the Munich Motor Show.
Brother Reed Quick Review:
The BMW iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle embodies the latest electrification technology from the BMW Group and combines sporty driving with sustainability thanks to the excellent combination of high-performance fuel cells and high-power power batteries. In the future, the BMW i brand, which focuses on zero-emission mobility, will not only provide pure electric vehicle models, but also bring hydrogen fuel cell models to meet the diversified needs of customers who are far away from charging infrastructure, need long-distance travel, and pursue personalization. (Text ZW)