BMW and GM could develop synergies on fuel cell technology

Carrying the fame of diesel engine technology behind its back, the German luxury car manufacturer is now concentrating more on alternate propulsion technologies. Here’s an example we have right in front of us. A piece of information tells us that BMW is on the brink of signing a pact with General Motors on the fuel cell technology for future car models. The auto giants apparently do not wish to break the news just as yet until the deal finalises and are extremely secretive about this. Probably its due to the unique hydrogen cell technology which they intend to develop together to combat the possible dearth of fuels like petrol, diesel , CNG and LPG in future.

Published On Dec 15, 2011 15:08 IST

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General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota Motors are few auto manufacturers who are renowned for their hybrid engine technology globally. The German luxury car manufacturer has recently announced their partnership with the Japanese car manufacturer to seek the help from the latter for hybrid engine technology. Moreover, BMW has two new cars up on its sleeve, the BMW 5-series and 7-series all set for launch with the hybrid plug-ins powering the cars. A couple of concept cars i8 and i3 with a diesel electric plug-ins are also on the anvil from the BMW. This clearly shows the BMW’s objective to focus on efficient ‘green’ engines be it hybrid or the diesel powertrains.

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While the deal in question is still in the pipe-line, Toyota-BMW already seem to have outlined their journey to success together. The 1.6 L and 2.0 L diesel powertrains from BMW have been promised by the German auto major to Toyota Motors. As for BMW India specific news, the automajor has a couple of things working out. 2012 BMW 3 series coupe is most likely to make to India by the mid 2012 apart from the first 1series hatchback lined-up by the country’s leading luxury car manufacturer for next year .

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