A First Look at the Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered BMW
BMW inches closer to the future with the i8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research Vehicle.
Although initially revealed back in 2012, BMW has taken the wraps off of its further-developed i8 – its most advanced alternatively-powered sports car to date. The iteration rolled out within the last few days, and while it shares a certain aesthetic lineage with the 2012 version, its drivetrain has been updated to reflect the most cutting-edge in alternative fuel techniques. BMW ditched the hybrid engine in favor of a cryogenically-stowed hydrogen tank at the center of the car, which is tempered by a cooling system. This connects to the engine mounted at the back of the car, all of which was co-developed with Toyota. These features come wrapped in a sleek black silhouette worthy of the BMW emblem; hopefully these aesthetics usher in a new era of vehicular fuel consumption. Head to BMW’s website to learn more about this exciting development.
