BMW’s i Hydrogen Next fuel cell vehicle starts testing in public – Roadshow [CNET]
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The BMW i Hydrogen Next is based on the current X5.
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It uses fuel cell technology from Toyota.
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It also uses BMW’s own eDrive electric motor technology.
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The vehicle was debuted back in 2019, but now its starting public road testing.
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BMW wants to ensure that the X5 platform works well with the hydrogen drivetrain.
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This is important because BMW plans to offer the i Hydrogen Next to the public.
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Customers will be able to get their hands on it in late 2022.
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BMW claims a power output of 374 horsepower.
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The i Hydrogen Next uses a small battery pack in addition to the fuel cells to act as a buffer.
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This battery pack also allows for things like regenerative braking.
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