In a bold move to advance hydrogen mobility, the BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation are expanding their decade-long collaboration to bring a new generation of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to market. With a shared commitment to carbon neutrality, both automakers are working together to develop cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell powertrain systems, aiming to offer customers more all-electric options with zero local emissions.
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production FCEV in 2028, marking a milestone in the automotive industry. This collaboration with Toyota will allow both companies to leverage their expertise and pool resources, driving down costs and making hydrogen-powered vehicles more accessible to a broader audience.
Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management at BMW AG, highlighted the significance of this development: “This is a milestone in automotive history—our first-ever mass-produced fuel cell vehicle. Powered by hydrogen and driven by our cooperation with Toyota, this vehicle will mark the beginning of a new era in zero-emission mobility.”
Toyota President Koji Sato echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of a “multi-pathway” approach to carbon neutrality. He noted that the collaboration aims to accelerate the realization of a hydrogen society by expanding infrastructure and making FCEV technology more widely available.
The partnership between BMW and Toyota is set to revolutionize the hydrogen economy. Beyond vehicle development, the two companies are committed to establishing a sustainable hydrogen supply chain and encouraging the expansion of hydrogen refueling infrastructure. This collaboration, they believe, will be crucial in making hydrogen a viable energy source for the future, complementing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and other green technologies.
By joining forces, BMW and Toyota are positioning themselves as pioneers in the hydrogen sector, laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more sustainable automotive industry.
