Ballard's New FCmove®-SC Engine Selected by Wrightbus for Next-Gen Hydrogen Bus Platform

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Ballard Power Systems announced that Wrightbus, a key UK bus manufacturer, has formally selected Ballard's new FCmove®-SC hydrogen fuel cell engine for its next-generation StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 hydrogen bus platform, with production starting in 2027.

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• Wrightbus Partnership Secured

  Wrightbus, a leading UK bus manufacturer and long-standing partner, has formally nominated Ballard as the fuel cell supplier for its next-generation StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 hydrogen bus platform.

• FCmove®-SC Engine Integration

  Ballard's newest high-efficiency FCmove®-SC hydrogen fuel cell engine, launched in late 2025, will be integrated into Wrightbus' Gen 3.0 double-decker FCEV bus.

• Future Production Timeline

  Series production of the Wrightbus StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 platform, featuring Ballard's engine, is scheduled to begin in 2027.

• Strategic Market Validation

  This marks the second major OEM selection for the FCmove®-SC engine in two days, following the Solaris Bus & Coach announcement, validating the product's value proposition and market acceptance.

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This announcement marks a significant win for Ballard, securing another major OEM partner for its recently launched FCmove®-SC engine. Following closely on the heels of the Solaris Bus & Coach selection announced yesterday, this demonstrates strong market validation for Ballard's new high-efficiency fuel cell technology. The formal nomination by Wrightbus for its next-generation platform, with series production slated for 2027, signals a long-term revenue opportunity and reinforces Ballard's position in the hydrogen bus market. This positive development helps to mitigate concerns raised by the company's recent strategic review regarding hydrogen market delays, indicating growing traction for their advanced products.