DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane BMW'S FORAY INTO HYDROGEN VEHICLES Source: BMW BMW is field testing the iX5 pilot fleet of hydrogen-powered cars around the world. Here's what we know: While it advised caution about the availability of hydrogen powered vehicles in 2020, BMW has moved forward to roll-out a hydrogen powered fleet It's being field-tested in the US, China, Middle East, Korea and Japan BMW says its tests went perfectly in heat in excess of 100-degree F Here are some specs: 2, 700-bar carbon fiber tanks each at 10,150 psi Each tank can hold 13.2 pounds of hydrogen fuel Power - 170 hp Accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in under ...