In Germany, BMW said it is already enhancing the use of hydrogen-powered tools at its manufacturing facilities. This includes significant developments at BMW Group Plant Regensburg, where hydrogen will soon play a central role in production logistics, the German carmaker said. Starting in 2026, the Regensburg plant will incorporate hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklift trucks into its logistics operations. These vehicles will manage transport tasks across the press shop, body shop, and assembly, ensuring efficient delivery of components and parts to assembly lines. This transition is part of BMW’s iFACTORY initiative, aimed at creating digital and sustainable manufacturing systems. Armin Ebner, head of BMW Group Plant Regensburg, noted, “The gradual transition from electric to hydrogen propulsion brings us another step closer to the BMW iFACTORY, our digital and sustainable factory of the future.”
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