BMW Hydrogen 7
| BMW Hydrogen 7 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car |
The Hydrogen 7 is a hydrogen vehicle developed by BMW. It is based on the chassis of the standard 7-series. Its internal combustion engine is capable of running on gasoline or hydrogen (bivalent). A 2007 article in Technology Review reviewing the vehicle argued,
- In the context of the overall energy economy, a car like the BMW Hydrogen 7 would probably produce far more carbon dioxide emissions than gasoline-powered cars available today. And changing this calculation would take multiple breakthroughs--which study after study has predicted will take decades, if they arrive at all. In fact, the Hydrogen 7 and its hydrogen-fuel-cell cousins are, in many ways, simply flashy distractions produced by automakers who should be taking stronger immediate action to reduce the greenhouse-gas emissions of their cars.[1]
The Wall Street Journal concluded: A more efficient route for car makers would be to focus on high-mileage gasoline-powered vehicles. They are far simpler and less sexy than hydrogen cars, Mr. Talbot says, but for now they stack up as the cleaner option.[2]
Specifications
The car is powered by a 260 kW, 12-cylinder engine. Top speed is limited to 229 km/h and 0 - 100km/h (62mph) is 9.5 seconds.[3]