New Flyer Orders 200 Fuel Cell Modules for Hydrogen Buses
Key Ideas
- Ballard Power Systems to supply 200 fuel cell engines to New Flyer for deployment in hydrogen fuel cell buses across the US.
- Government of Canada invests $15 million in supporting manufacturing of electric and hydrogen fuel-cell transit buses.
- New Flyer to expand production capacity by 2027, aiming for 240 equivalent units per annum to meet the growing demand for fuel cell engines.
- Partnership between Ballard and New Flyer strengthens, showcasing confidence in Ballard's fuel cell engines for sustainable and efficient transportation.
Ballard Power Systems has secured a purchase order from New Flyer for 200 fuel cell engines to power hydrogen fuel cell buses in the US. This order is a part of a long-term agreement and will represent approximately 20 MW of power, doubling the initial order of 100 engines. The delivery is scheduled for 2025, enabling the deployment of New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE FC buses in various states. The Government of Canada's investment in supporting the manufacturing of these buses highlights the commitment to zero-emission public transport. New Flyer aims to significantly increase its production capacity by 2027 to meet the rising demand for fuel cell engines. Both companies express excitement and confidence in the performance and benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology for transit, emphasizing factors like long range, rapid refueling times, and reliability in different weather conditions.