VANCOUVER, BC and BOLECHOWO, Poland, Nov. 17,
2022 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:
BLDP), (TSX: BLDP) today announced a purchase order from repeat
customer Solaris Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. ("Solaris";
www.solarisbus.com), a leading European bus manufacturer, for 25
hydrogen fuel cell engines.
The 70kW fuel cells will be installed in Solaris' Urbino 12
hydrogen buses for deployment to Polish public transport operator
MPK Poznań and are expected to be delivered in the second half of
2023.
The buses are to be partially funded by the National Fund for
Environmental Protection and Water Management's Green Public
Transport program. MPK Poznań requires 30% of its fleet to be
zero-emission by 2028. These 25 hydrogen fuel cell buses will
increase its zero-emission fleet from 18% to 25%.
"Poznań is investing in clean technologies, in innovation, and
in the future. This huge order puts the carrier among the most
modern public transport operators in Europe, those that are focused first and
foremost on clean air in cities and improving the quality of life
for the next generation of their residents. The hydrogen Urbino 12
hydrogen emits only water vapor. Soon, the advantages and comfort
of traveling by hydrogen Solaris will be available to Poznan
residents," Javier Calleja said
during the signing of the contract.
"We are excited for the opportunity to continue to support
Solaris in providing zero-emission hydrogen solutions for its
customers," said David Mucciacciaro,
Ballard Chief Commercial Officer. "We are seeing increased demand
for hydrogen fuel cell buses in Europe, expanding across central and eastern
Europe, and look forward to
continued collaboration with Solaris to meet this growing
demand."
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, and stationary power. To learn more about Ballard, please
visit www.ballard.com.
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anticipated product performance and other characteristics, product
deliveries and deployments. These forward-looking statements
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