BMW today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology by offering the first look at its hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.

The premium carmaker first revealed its BMW i Hydrogen NEXT car prior to the IAA Cars 2019 show in Frankfurt (Frankfurt Motor Show) and then promptly presented the model at the event the following day.

Based on the BMW X5, a rear-wheel drive luxury SUV, the i Hydrogen NEXT is an indication of how hydrogen technology can be integrated into existing vehicle models and, perhaps crucially, of BMW’s intent where hydrogen mobility is concerned.

Klaus Fröhlich, Member of the Board of Management of BMW, Research and Development, said, “We are convinced that various alternative powertrain systems will exist alongside one another in future, as there is no single solution that addresses the full spectrum of customers’ mobility requirements worldwide.”