VANCOUVER and HOBRO,
Denmark, April 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems
(NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced a purchase order from
Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. ("Solaris"; www.solarisbus.com), a
leading European bus and trolleybus manufacturer headquartered in
Bolechowo, Poland, for 20 of
Ballard's new 70 kilowatt heavy-duty FCmove™-HD fuel cell
modules.
These modules will power 20 Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen
buses planned for deployment in South Holland, the most populous
province of The Netherlands, under
the Joint Initiative For Hydrogen Vehicles Across Europe ("JIVE 2")
funding program. The buses will be operated by Connexxion, which
provides transport services for South Holland province.
Petros Spinaris, Deputy CEO of
Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. said, "Increasingly municipal
operators and decision makers are opting for modern and
emission-free transport solutions for their regions. The advantages
of hydrogen as an energy carrier are indisputable. We are honoured
to be able to participate with the operator Connexxion, as
the Netherlands continues to green
its transit fleets."
Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief
Commercial Operator noted, "With the deployment of these 20 buses
planned for next year by Solaris, Ballard will be powering a total
of 40 buses in The Netherlands.
And, we will soon be powering Solaris buses in Germany and Italy, as well. This order is another strong
indicator of the growing demand for zero-emission public
transportation solutions in Europe
and, indeed, globally. As Europe
contemplates a 'Green Recovery' from COVID-19, and as recent
studies have linked PM2.5 air pollution with COVID-19 mortality
rates, we see the opportunity for accelerated adoption of
zero-emission fuel cell electric buses."
The Solaris Urbino 12 hydrogen model Fuel Cell Electric
Bus (FCEB) – capable of traveling 350 kilometers on a single
hydrogen refueling – was introduced in 2019. The bus incorporates
an axle with two electric motors and is equipped with a climate
control system utilizing heat generated by Ballard's fuel cell
module. Shipments of the 20 FCmove™-HD modules to Solaris are
expected to match the timing for bus builds and deployments.
About Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Power Systems'
(NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for
a sustainable planet. Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are
enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial
trucks, trains, marine vessels, passenger cars, forklift trucks and
UAVs. To learn more about Ballard, please visit
www.ballard.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements concerning
anticipated product performance and other characteristics, product
deliveries and deployments. These forward-looking statements
reflect Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under
section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such
forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions
relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its
product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market
demand.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause
Ballard's actual results to be materially different, including
general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance on
third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and
achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed discussion
of these and other risk factors that could affect Ballard's future
performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual
Information Form. Readers should not place undue reliance on
Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no
obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward
looking statements, other than as required under applicable
legislation.
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