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© BMW Group
bmw-to-transition-factory-logistics-fleet-to-hydrogen-fuel-cells-by-2030
© BMW Group

BMW to transition factory logistics fleet to hydrogen fuel cells by 2030

BMW Group wants to use hydrogen to power around 230 forklifts and tugger trains at its Regensburg electric drivetrain plant in Germany.

From 2026, the automotive major plans to deploy the hydrogen-powered logistics equipment for “all” tasks in the plant, including press shop, body shop and assembly operations.

With the logistics fleet currently using electric drives, BMW hopes to reduce vehicle downtime caused by having to change batteries twice per shift.

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