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BMW Group’s Plant Regensburg is paving the way for a greener future by transitioning its logistics fleet to hydrogen power. From 2026, hydrogen-powered tugger trains and forklifts will handle all transport and logistics tasks, ensuring seamless delivery of parts across the plant’s production areas, including the press shop, body shop, and assembly lines.
This initiative highlights hydrogen’s potential to enhance efficiency while reducing the plant’s reliance on electric propulsion. Hydrogen technology offers rapid refuelling times comparable to conventional fuels, enabling uninterrupted operations. Dedicated refuelling stations will be integrated into production areas, requiring minimal space and streamlining processes.
Currently, the logistics fleet operates on electric batteries, which demand frequent manual replacements. This time-intensive process occupies space and limits operational flexibility. The plant can overcome these limitations by adopting hydrogen while optimising its energy mix and logistics workflows.
A robust infrastructure is key to this transformation. By 2026, the plant will construct a two-kilometre pipeline network with six decentralised hydrogen filling stations. Hydrogen will be delivered in specially designed trailers that double as interim storage solutions, ensuring a consistent supply to the fleet. An estimated annual consumption of 150 tonnes marks a significant shift in operational sustainability.
The transition will take place in phases, with the aim of achieving full fleet conversion by 2030. With around 230 vehicles in its logistics arsenal, BMW Plant Regensburg’s hydrogen-powered logistics fleet reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
