BMW, Sasol seek to develop South African fuel cell car ecosystem

BMW, Sasol, and Anglo-American Platinum are collaborating to build the infrastructure needed to promote the production and use of hydrogen-powered vehicles in South Africa. BMW will provide its fuel cell iX5 SUV, while Sasol will supply green hydrogen, and Anglo-American Platinum will help develop a local green hydrogen mobility ecosystem. Hydrogen vehicles have faced challenges due to high costs and limited fueling infrastructure. BMW is still testing the use of green hydrogen as it monitors the market for cost reductions and the development of necessary infrastructure. South Africa, which relies on coal-fired power generation, is looking to hydrogen to address environmental concerns and maintain employment in the platinum sector.