Ballard Power Systems Secures Major Order for Fuel Cell Engines to Power New Flyer's Hydrogen Buses Across North America
Key Ideas
  • Ballard Power Systems to supply 200 fuel cell engines to New Flyer for deployment in their next-generation hydrogen fuel cell buses across various states in the U.S.
  • This purchase order represents a total of approximately 20MW of power and is the second order under a long-term supply agreement, illustrating the increasing demand for zero-emission public transit solutions.
  • Hydrogen fuel cell buses offer benefits including longer driving range, rapid refueling, consistent performance in various weather conditions, and high availability, driving industry players towards decarbonization.
  • The partnership reflects growing market interest in hydrogen fuel cell technology for public transit, with Buy America compliant fuel cell engines being produced in Oregon for deployment across North America.
Ballard Power Systems has announced a significant purchase order to supply 200 fuel cell engines to New Flyer, a prominent player in electric mass mobility solutions. The engines, scheduled for delivery in 2025, will power New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ hydrogen fuel cell buses to be deployed across states in the U.S., including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and New York. This order is part of a long-term supply agreement between the two companies and represents a substantial 20MW of power, indicating the rising demand for zero-emission public transit solutions. The partnership showcases the industry's shift towards decarbonization, with hydrogen fuel cell buses offering advantages like extended driving range, quick refueling, reliable performance in diverse climates, and high availability. New Flyer's confidence in Ballard's fuel cell engines highlights the growing market interest in the value proposition of hydrogen technology for clean and sustainable public transportation. The fuel cell engines, produced in Ballard's Oregon facility with Buy America compliance, are part of New Flyer's phased deployment plan in states and provinces across the U.S. and Canada, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Manitoba.
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