Ballard Secures Largest Fuel Cell Engine Order from New Flyer for 500 Buses

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Ballard Power Systems announced a significant commercial agreement with New Flyer for 500 fuel cell engines, representing their largest single commitment to date and strengthening their long-standing partnership in zero-emission transportation.

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• Major Commercial Agreement

  Ballard Power Systems secured an agreement with New Flyer, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., for 500 FCmove®-HD+ fuel cell engines, totaling 50 MW.

• Largest Commitment to Date

  This order represents the largest single commitment from New Flyer since the partnership began over a decade ago.

• Deliveries to Power Zero-Emission Buses

  Deliveries of the fuel cell engines will commence in 2026, powering New Flyer's Xcelsior CHARGE FC™ hydrogen fuel cell buses across North America.

• Strengthened Partnership

  The agreement reinforces the long-standing relationship between Ballard and New Flyer, positioning Ballard as a key technology partner in accelerating zero-emission deployments.

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This agreement signifies a substantial win for Ballard, securing their largest single order from a key partner, New Flyer. The commitment for 500 fuel cell engines, totaling 50 MW, starting deliveries in 2026, provides a clear revenue pipeline and reinforces Ballard's position as a leading technology provider in the zero-emission bus market. This strengthens their long-standing partnership and validates their fuel cell technology for heavy-duty transit applications across North America.