Automotive Engineering - February 2023 - 2

CONTENTS
FEATURES
16 Time for hydrogen COVER STORY
No longer '20 years in the future,' hydrogen and fuel cells are a vital,
high-growth solution for carbon reduction across the transportation
and other industry sectors.
22 Quicker pathways to reduce transportation's
climate impact SUSTAINABILITY
Reducing U.S. vehicle emissions will require policies that support a
variety of alternatives to fossil-fuel-burning, non-hybrid vehicles.
'Perfect' should not be the enemy of 'good.'
27 BMW reapproaches hydrogen
ADVANCED PROPULSION
Top engineers in Munich talk about the vital role of H2 fuel cells in
the climate crusade as iX5 pilot-fleet production begins.
REGULARS
4 Editorial: Engineering 'electron guzzlers'
5 Supplier Eye
CASE struggles to fulfil expectations
6 Technology Report
6 BMW readies move to structural batteries,
'46120' cells | BATTERIES
8 ZF introduces complete e-drive system for
passenger, commercial vehicles | PROPULSION
9 A Divergent approach to vehicle development
and production | MANUFACTURING
10 'Electrofuels' that reduce Amazon's fleet
emissions | ALTERNATIVE FUELS
12 Road Ready
12 Toyota punches up the Prius
14 High-performance hybrid headlines Lexus's
re-engineered RX lineup
ON THE COVER
As the conversation intensifies regarding the applicability of battery
electrification for all ground vehicles, hydrogen gains momentum as
a low- or no-carbon EV alternative in fuel-cell and IC-engine
propulsion. (Cover image: Sandvik)
29 Product Briefs
Spotlight: Power Electronics
31 Reader Feedback
34 Companies Mentioned, Ad Index
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