Ballard to Launch Complementary Fuel Cell Power Module Configurations

Ballard Power Systems on Sept. 24, announced that it is currently developing, and plans to launch, two new configurations of its FCvelocity-HD7 fuel cell module in 2016. The company is in advanced discussions for initial orders.

Ballard’s latest-generation FCvelocity-HD7 was launched in a 90 kilowatt (kW) net power configuration in June at the UITP World Congress and Exhibition in Milan, Italy. This initial configuration will typically be used to power large urban transit buses. The two new product configurations announced Sept. 24, will deliver net power of 30kW and 60kW, respectively, and are expected to be launched for commercial deployments in 2016 to power smaller buses and provide range extension solutions.

“At Ballard, we have a customer-centric business model,” said Randy MacEwen, president and CEO. “In parallel to seeing increased market demand and customer engagement for fuel cell buses in China, the USA and Europe, we are also seeing heightened customer interest in hybridization and range extension solutions. As a result, we are leveraging our leading fuel cell module designs and unmatched field experience with plans to launch 30 kilowatt and 60 kilowatt fuel cell engines to complement our current 90 kilowatt module. This will enable us to provide customers with a portfolio of offerings that meet all heavy duty motive power needs and extend our lead in this exciting market.”