RUMOR: BMW Has A FWD/RWD 1-Series Hydrogen Car In The Works?

1addicts reports:

Remember these spyshots? Looks like the photos were of a FWD hydrogen hybrid 1-series test car afterall, according to autoblog.nl. The 1-series hydrogen hybrid concept is powered by a 120hp 4 cylinder gas engine, hydrogen fuel, cell, electric motor, FWD and RWD!. The car operates on FWD on longer trips and RWD on shorter trips (RWD powered by electric motor). The fuel cell converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, which recharges the batteries. The energy generated from braking will also be converted to electricity and stored for use.

The hydrogen fuel cell and electric motor will power the hydrogen 1-series in local city driving and the 4-cylinder gas engine will provide assistance for longer trips.

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WorldofLuxury - 3/28/2010 4:04:42 PM

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You mean AWD? That's kinda how the RX 450h AWD works - gas engine in the front and only electric power in the back.

Whelan - 3/29/2010 10:08:46 AM

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BMW has had a Hydrogen car in the works since the 7 series from 2-3 generations ago was around. Guess that went far.