With the first miles covered by Hilary Swank, altogether more than two million miles have been driven with the BMW Hydrogen 7. This impressive amount has been generated by the usage of the vehicle by numerous worldwide renowned personalities. Hilary Swank joins Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Will Ferrell, Jay Leno, Edward Norton, Cameron Diaz, Melissa Etheridge and others who have opted for a BMW Hydrogen 7 as their energy-efficient ride of choice. The vehicle has also made an impact oversees, with luminaries such as Michael Glos, German Federal Minister for Economy and Technology, and Hans-Gert Pöttering, President of the European Parliament, and many others. Swank’s storied career spans 18 years. In addition to winning two Academy Awards, Swank is also the recipient of one Screen Actors Guild Award and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress. While most of Swank’s time is consumed by her acting career, she has never forgotten her humble upbringing, and continues to give back as much as possible. Earlier this year, Swank was presented with the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s 2008 Courage Award, in recognition of her efforts on behalf of the EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund. She also attended the worldwide renowned Charity Gala Cinema for Peace in Berlin where she experienced the BMW Hydrogen 7 for the first time: ‘Having experienced the ‘clean driving pleasure’ of the BMW Hydrogen 7 in February, I feel very honored being able to drive this forward-looking vehicle for a longer period of time. For me, the car is the result of a responsible research and development. What I'm hoping to do is to get people inspired to be open for alternative energy technologies which bring relief to our environment.’ The BMW Group, as a pioneer, is pressing ahead consistently with hydrogen technology. The group has grappled intensively with the issue of sustainable mobility for more than two decades. Petrol is expected to be replaced by hydrogen as a source of energy in the long term. Onward this year, the BMW Hydrogen 7 will be handed over to selected representatives from the world of lifestyle, politics and economy. A small series of 100 vehicles was produced at first. The BMW Hydrogen 7 combines the full integration of hydrogen technology with the BMW’s typical driving dynamics, refinement and interior comfort. |