BMW solves hydrogen packaging puzzle to build FCEV and EV iX5 together

'Flat storage' system doesn't intrude into cabin space and enables iX5 to be built on same lineBMW has moved its fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) development on another step with the new ‘BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage’ system – a new method of storing compressed hydrogen on board vehicles.
This new approach overcomes a major barrier because it’s modular and fits into the same space in the iX5 as the ‘Gen6’ high-voltage EV battery. There’s no intrusion