Hydrogen vehicles, sunny Spain, but the blues for blue hydrogen

It doesn't seem unfair to say there’s a widespread lack of enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cell cars - not least amongst automotive manufacturers, who are much busier creating a wider and wider range of battery-powered ones.

However, amongst those still keen to pursue the idea of both clean mobility solutions in coexistence are BMW and Toyota, who are “pooling their innovative strength and their technological capabilities to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology” to market.

In BMW’s case, this should lead to “its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028” (indeed, it claims, the first hydrogen car series production by a “global premium manufacturer”).

Toyota too will produce its own cars, based on a jointly-developed fuel cell powertrain system, though the two companies’ products will “maintain their distinct brand identities and characteristics”.