BMW has officially started road tests of its i Hydrogen NEXT. It is a prototype based on the X5 SUV equipped with a Fuel Cell solution . The German manufacturer then followed up on the announcement a couple of months ago when it announced that it would start testing its prototype on public roads.
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FEATURES OF THE FUEL CELL SUV 
The German manufacturer in this test phase will concentrate; on several aspects. For example, I will work on the development of all the functionalities; driving. Previously, the fuel cell system, hydrogen tanks, battery and other important elements of the vehicle had all been tested individually on specific test rigs. The road tests in real conditions will allow the technicians to verify the efficiency, safety and reliability; of all components.
At the same time, the aim is to ensure that this special model can guarantee the well-known driving pleasure of all BMWs. The automaker has not communicated, however, new details on this Fuel Cell SUV. we knew previously, such a model will be; then marketed in 2022 albeit with a limited number of units. If the market requires it, the manufacturer says it is ready to launch further models with this technology, although not before 2025.
Returning to the SUV, from the design point of view there are no particular differences with the X5 model. Regarding specifications, BMW has chosen to use a fifth generation eDrive system capable of delivering 275 kW/374 hp . The fuel cell system, developed in collaboration with Toyota, has an output of 125 kW/170 hp. There are no details, however, on the battery that intervenes to support when it is requested more; power to the engine.
Hydrogen & egrave; contained in two tanks made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. The capacity overall & egrave; of 6 kg. The full one can & agrave; carry out in 3-4 minutes. Unfortunately, nothing is; been told about the actual autonomy of the SUV. Although BMW is aiming for the future on electric, it continues to look with interest at other possibilities as well; to be able to eventually use in its cars if the market requires it.
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