NFI Group's New Flyer has announced a significant increase in its order of fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems for the production of next-generation Xcelsior CHARGE FC hydrogen fuel cell buses. The initial order of 100 fuel cell engines has been doubled with an additional 20MW purchase agreement, totaling up to 200 engines to be delivered in 2025. These buses are set to be deployed across various states in the US, such as California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and New York. David White, Executive Vice-President at NFI, expressed excitement about strengthening the partnership with Ballard and introducing cutting-edge zero-emission fuel cell buses to the market. The company aims to support transit operators in their journey towards sustainability by adopting fuel cell technology. Ballard's Chief Commercial Officer, David Mucciacciaro, highlighted New Flyer's confidence in their fuel cell engines and the increasing interest in the value proposition of hydrogen fuel cell buses. The positive sentiment towards hydrogen was further emphasized by the commitment of both companies to advancing zero-emission transportation. In the backdrop of these developments, Ballard also announced plans to restructure its operations by cutting jobs and reducing spending to adapt to changes in the hydrogen market. Despite challenges, the partnership between New Flyer and Ballard signifies a positive step towards the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the public transit sector.