Petra Peterhänsel

Public–private partnership supporting research and innovation in hydrogen technologies in Europe, succeeding the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.

Automotive

A technology that combines hydrogen and oxygen in a clean, electrochemical process to generate power, releasing only water vapor as a byproduct.

An engine that burns hydrogen as fuel, emitting only water vapor, while mirroring traditional internal combustion principles.

Industrial burners that can seamlessly switch between natural gas and hydrogen fuel, used in BMW's Leipzig plant paintshop to reduce fossil fuel reliance.

Bavaria

Saxony

BMW's planned hydrogen fuel cell vehicle for future introduction to the market.

Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks project investigating the use of hydrogen combustion engines alongside fuel cell drivetrains for freight transport.

A European pilot project aimed at promoting hydrogen mobility in freight transport, testing hydrogen-powered vehicles in real-world conditions across multiple countries.

Trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines, tested through the HyCET project as an alternative to fuel cell drivetrains, generating virtually no emissions.

BMW's planned first hydrogen-powered production vehicle, scheduled for launch in 2028, to be offered alongside battery electric vehicles and other powertrain options.

A fuel cell sport utility vehicle powered by hydrogen, being provided by BMW for the South African hydrogen infrastructure collaboration.