For this function, a versatile burner was set up in the paint store, which can operate on gas and hydrogen along with a mix of the 2 energy sources, the business revealed on Thursday. The double burner will be utilized at first as part of a pilot task. To name a few things, vehicle producers require gas to warm the oven for drying paint. Green hydrogen has actually been thought about the energy source of the future for several years, however it is presently just offered in minimal amounts and is relatively costly.
In concept, it is possible that if the job achieves success, hydrogen will be utilized on a big scale in the paint store, stated Production Director Milan Nedeljkovic. He left clear the rate at which the usage in the plant is financially practical.
A hydrogen network is presently being developed in the higher Leipzig location. Opportunities are great that the plant will be linked to a hydrogen pipeline by 2024, stated BMW plant manager Petra Peterhänsel– a requirement for prevalent usage. Presently, the hydrogen utilized in the BMW factory is provided by truck from neighboring Leuna.
Central Germany’s hydrogen network presently includes a 150 km pipeline that runs along with the A9 and primarily provides chemical and oil business with hydrogen. They frequently include gray hydrogen, which has actually been separated from gas. A significant growth of the pipeline network is prepared, and power plants producing hydrogen from wind and solar power will likewise be set up. Numerous tasks are still in the expediency phase.
Hydrogen has actually long played a larger function at BMW than at other German car manufacturers. The Munich business had actually revealed that it would release a minimal series of fuel cell cars that work on hydrogen prior to completion of this year. Hydrogen-powered forklifts and other business lorries have actually likewise been utilized in the plant’s centers in Leipzig for many years. In long-distance transportation, the Munich business likewise provides area hydrogen combustion engines in addition to fuel cell automobiles.
In addition, BMW is investing more than 800 million euros in the growth of electrical vehicle— Parts production in Leipzig. By 2024, the production of battery modules ought to be substantially broadened, the group stated. 8 brand-new assembly line are prepared, where battery cells will be painted or put together into battery modules and high-voltage storage gadgets. The high-voltage drive is to be utilized in the electrical variation of the Mini Countryman, which will be integrated in Leipzig. The number of employees in electronic element production will increase to 1,000 by 2024 from the present700 BMW constructed the i3 electrical vehicle in Leipzig from 2013 till summertime 2022, which was among the very first totally electrical cars in Germany.
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