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Liquid Hydrogen Storage Systems Developed and Manufactured for the First Time for Customer Cars
Technical Paper
2006-01-0432
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
There is a common understanding that hydrogen has a great potential to be the fuel of the future. In addition to the challenge of developing appropriate hydrogen propulsion systems the development of hydrogen storage systems is the second big issue. Due to its high potential in cost and weight and specific storage capacity, the BMW Group is focusing on the development of liquid hydrogen storage systems. In the next hydrogen 7-Series the BMW Group is about to make for the first time the step from demonstration fleets to cars used by external users with a liquid hydrogen storage system. To realize this significant goal, special focus has to be put on high safety standards so that hydrogen can be considered as safe as common types of fuel, and on the every day reliability of the storage system. Moreover, the development of strong partnerships with suppliers is a key factor to realize the design and identify appropriate manufacturing processes. BMW is developing this system together with its main partners MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik, Rotarex, Linde and Walther, along the common Serial Development Processes.