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  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane BMW TO MAKE HYDROGEN POWERED CARS                                                                                                                                                                       Source:  BMW German luxury brand BMW says it will make hydrogen powered cars Its strategy:  hydrogen is a great addition & alternative to electric battery power because EVs won't work for everyone everywhere, particularly where there are not enough charging stations to service widespread us e BMW is now pushing ahead with production of hydrogen vehicles after manufacturing a few hydrogen versions of its luxury X5 SUV late in 2022 Hydrogen has a number of compelling benefits:  zero carbon emissions, refueling in a few minutes & a very long range The big challenge concerning the widespread use of hydrogen cars is

  Plug-In Capabilities                                                  Source:  Honda To Be Made in Ohio   Japan's Honda is developing a hydrogen powered CR-V for purchase in 2024.  Honda just released new, key facts on the hydrogen powered version of their most popular car: The hydrogen CR-V will have plug-in electric charging capabilities New hydrogen fuel cell system, developed in partnership with GM, is 2/3rds less expensive than the hydrogen fuel cell stack developed for the Honda hydrogen Clarity, suggesting the hydrogen CR-V could be reasonably priced New fuel cell system contains "innovative materials" for electrodes and manufacturing specifications that make it less expensive Honda says it will build 2,000 of the new hydrogen fuel cell systems by 2025 Vehicle contains two hydrogen tanks in the rear Fuel cell system and drive unit are located under the hood Intelligent power unit under the seats Vehicle will be built in Ohio for customers in the US and Japan Hond

  H2 CR-V Will Launch in US & Japan in 2024                                                                                                Source:  Honda Driving With Zero Carbon Emissions Honda intends to launch a hydrogen powered version of its most popular car, the CR-V SUV, in the US and Japan in 2024.  Here are the key facts: Honda will start production in Ohio in 2024 on a hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) version of its CR-V for launch in the US and Japan in 2024 The hydrogen CR-V will have a hydrogen fuel cell plug-in option with a charging port on top of the powertrain that allows the owner to top-off the lithium-ion battery at home to extend the range Honda is committed to the belief that zero carbon emissions hydrogen will prove to be a powerful fuel source for the automotive, construction and other global industries The Japanese automaker is targeting hydrogen fuel cells for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and heavy duty machinery Honda, in partnership with GM, has develo

  H2 CR-V Will Launch in US & Japan in 2024                                                                                                Source:  Honda Driving With Zero Carbon Emissions Honda intends to launch a hydrogen powered version of its most popular car, the CR-V SUV, in the US and Japan in 2024.  Here are the key facts: Honda will start production in Ohio in 2024 on a hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) version of its CR-V for launch in the US and Japan in 2024 The hydrogen CR-V will have a hydrogen fuel cell plug-in option with a charging port on top of the powertrain that allows the owner to top-off the lithium-ion battery at home to extend the range Honda is committed to the belief that zero carbon emissions hydrogen will prove to be a powerful fuel source for the automotive, construction and other global industries The Japanese automaker is targeting hydrogen fuel cells for passenger vehicles, commercial trucks and heavy duty machinery Honda, in partnership with GM, has develo

  Classic Toyota Sports Cars Fueled With Hydrogen                                                  Source:  Toyota Hydrogen Powered Combustion Engines Toyota is leading the way among global automakers in the experimental use of hydrogen to fuel even combustion engines in several of its classic cars.  Here are the pertinent facts: Two, iconic 1980's Corolla Sport AE86's combustion engines have been converted to run on electricity and hydrogen in a classic restomod Toyota says the AE86's original 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine needed just a "few modifications" to run on hydrogen The AE86 is a pure EV with a battery pack from a Prius plug-in and an electric motor from a Tundra hybrid's powertrain Most EVs power the wheels directly but Toyota directly connected the motor to the EVs 5-speed manual transmission to keep the feel of a sports car Other Toyota hydrogen projects include a V8 with Yamaha, hydrogen powered semi-trucks and a concept car, Corolla Cross Toyota b

New Energy Vehicles                                                  Source:  MG Euniq 7 SAIC, MG Motor & MG Motor India Collaboration Iconic British automaker MG, its Chinese owner SAIC and MG India are developing New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) including a new hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle called EUNIQ 7.  Here are the pertinent details: EUNIQ 7 is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology that was just unveiled at Auto Expo in India It's powered by SAIC's unique PROME P390 3-G hydrogen power system that provides integrated design, high power density and can be used across a range of vehicles including cars, buses & trucks  EUNIQ 7 has a 92-kW battery system and a 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) hydrogen fuel cell tank Range on a charge of 605 km or 376 miles Advantages of hydrogen fuel:  pollution free, high efficiency, fast fill-ups, long range, longer battery life Disadvantage of hydrogen fuel:  lack of hydrogen fill-up station infrastructure system,

  New Energy Vehicles                                                  Source:  MG Euniq 7 SAIC, MG Motor & MG Motor India Collaboration Iconic British automaker MG, its Chinese owner SAIC and MG India are developing New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) including a new hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle called EUNIQ 7.  Here are the pertinent details: EUNIQ 7 is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology that was just unveiled at Auto Expo in India It's powered by SAIC's unique PROME P390 3-G hydrogen power system that provides integrated design, high power density and can be used across a range of vehicles including cars, buses & trucks  EUNIQ 7 has a 92-kW battery system and a 6.4 kg (14.1 lb) hydrogen fuel cell tank Range on a charge of 605 km or 376 miles Advantages of hydrogen fuel:  pollution free, high efficiency, fast fill-ups, long range, longer battery life Disadvantage of hydrogen fuel:  lack of hydrogen fill-up station infrastructure system

  MACA Hydrogen Powered Racecar Unveiling at CES 2023                                                             Source:  MACA New Auto Innovation from France  At CES 2023, a thrilling new hydrogen VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) powered racecar from France-based startup MACA is debuting.  It is called S Eleven or S11 and it is the world's first hydrogen powered flying racecar that's made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials.  MACA has partnered with global engineering firm SEGUA Technologies and Red Bull Advanced Technologies, which is a subsidiary of Red Bull Racing, to attain flight for S11 in late 2023.  MACA started development of S11 in 2020 and decided to focus on auto racing.  It makes flight certification much easier because the flying is limited to a racetrack. The company expects developing S11 for the auto racing  world will bring the flying-driving car much quicker to market commercialization for racing and possibly beyond. It's being called a carco

  New Hydrogen Pickup & SUV Are Being Developed                                                        Source:  Toyota Zero Emissions World Japanese automaker Toyota is placing big bets on hydrogen as a very promising alternative to battery electric vehicles in the new world of zero emissions driving.  The company is developing both a hydrogen powered pickup truck and a hydrogen powered SUV.  Toyota is clearly building a hydrogen vehicle portfolio.  It is also currently testing hydrogen powered semi-trucks in California and also is selling its Mirai hydrogen car in California, which is at the forefront of the number of hydrogen filling stations in the United States. Tech Specs The new hydrogen pickup is being developed at Toyota's UK operations. Toyota is working with a consortium of British companies and has secured funding for the project from the British government. The team is using a Toyota Hilux pickup, which is not sold in the US, and has embedded the Mirai's 182 hp

  New Hydrogen Pickup & SUV Are Being Developed                                                                          Source:  Toyota Zero Emissions World Japanese automaker Toyota is placing big bets on hydrogen as a very promising alternative to battery electric vehicles in the new world of zero emissions driving.  The company is developing both a hydrogen powered pickup truck and a hydrogen powered SUV.  Toyota is clearly building a hydrogen vehicle portfolio.  It is also currently testing hydrogen powered semi-trucks in California and also is selling its Mirai hydrogen car in California, which is at the forefront of the number of hydrogen filling stations in the United States. Tech Specs The new hydrogen pickup is being developed at Toyota's UK operations. Toyota is working with a consortium of British companies and has secured funding for the project from the British government. The team is using a Toyota Hilux pickup, which is not sold in the US, and has embedded the M

  Hydrogen iX5 SUV                                                                      Source:  BMW BMW's Hydrogen NEXT Fuel Cell Technology BMW is expanding into hydrogen technology with its new hydrogen powered iX5 SUV.  The vehicle will be equipped with BMW's new i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell technology.  Based on the BMW X5, the new iX5 is essentially an EV that has been retrofitted with a fuel cell stack, electric motor and battery and a new floor to accommodate the hydrogen tanks. The tanks have a total capacity of 16 pounds.  They feed the under-hood fuel cell stack paired with a rear mounted electric motor and battery.  The vehicle has just entered production and a small number will be on streets around the world for more testing in 2023. BMW says it will put a much larger number into production in the second half of this decade.  The iX5 is considered the precursor of future BMW hydrogen powered vehicles. Tech Specs The new hydrogen iXA offers both power and performance. 

  Hydrogen iX5 SUV                                                                      Source:  BMW BMW's Hydrogen NEXT Fuel Cell Technology BMW is expanding into hydrogen technology with its new hydrogen powered iX5 SUV.  The vehicle will be equipped with BMW's new i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell technology.  Based on the BMW X5, the new iX5 is essentially an EV that has been retrofitted with a fuel cell stack, electric motor and battery and a new floor to accommodate the hydrogen tanks. The tanks have a total capacity of 16 pounds.  They feed the under-hood fuel cell stack paired with a rear mounted electric motor and battery.  The vehicle has just entered production and a small number will be on streets around the world for more testing in 2023. BMW says it will put a much larger number into production in the second half of this decade.  The iX5 is considered the precursor of future BMW hydrogen powered vehicles. Tech Specs The new hydrogen iXA offers both power and performance. 

  Honda's Unique Hydrogen Fuel Cell Version of CR-V                                                  Source:  Honda Something New & Unique on the Car Market Honda has developed an industry-leading, plug-in, hydrogen vehicle that is a unique concept. They've created a hydrogen version of their very popular CR-V compact SUV that also offers the capacity to plug-in to recharge electricity into the battery.  The new CR-V hydrogen-plug-in version will be built in the US, specifically in Ohio, starting in 2024.  And it will greatly resemble the current CR-V crossover. It has the potential of being a game-changer among vehicles pushing the future of greener, zero emissions driving.  The only emissions this CR-V will have is water vapor. And it combines hydrogen fuel cell technology with battery electric technology.  It is a tour de force in green driving. Hydrogen vehicles take the same time to fill-up as a gas-powered car. They have very long range. And H2 vehicles' emissions