VANCOUVER, BC and HOBRO,
Denmark, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems
(NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced purchase orders from
Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. ("Solaris"; www.solarisbus.com), a
leading European bus and trolleybus manufacturer and Ballard
partner headquartered in Bolechowo, Poland, for 13 Ballard FCmove™ fuel cell
modules to power 13 Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) deployed with
In-der-City-Bus GmbH ("ICB"), which operates bus routes in
Frankfurt, Germany. Ballard plans
to ship the modules in 2021 and the buses are planned for
deployment in 2022.
Each of the single decker Solaris Urbino 12
hydrogen buses is 12-meters (40-feet) long and is capable of
traveling 350 kilometers (210 miles) on a single hydrogen
refueling. The buses are designed for maximum passenger comfort and
security, with amenities that include air conditioning, a modern
passenger information system, built-in USB charging points,
wheelchair access, and CCTV cameras.
The city of Frankfurt has
targeted climate neutrality by 2050, including achievement of city
traffic climate neutrality by 2030. ICB is committed to
implementing climate protection goals in concert with Frankfurt's target and began an initiative to
obtain fuel cell-powered buses in 2020. ICB plans to refuel its
fuel cell buses with hydrogen at a central station located at its
bus depot.
Javier Calleja, CEO of Solaris
Bus & Coach sp. z o.o. said, "Cities are responsible for 60% of
CO2 emissions, so it is extremely important to allow the
technologies used in every aspect of the city's operation to 'turn
green' – including public transport. We are proud that the products
offered by us contribute to this green transformation and that they
have a tangible impact on improving the quality of life of city
residents. I am very pleased to notice the growing interest in
hydrogen buses which are a perfect supplement to our e-mobility
portfolio."
Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief
Commercial Operator added, "With the deployment of these 13 buses,
Ballard modules will be powering a total of 80 Solaris buses
in The Netherlands, Germany and Italy. The orders we are announcing today are
indicative of the growing European and global adoption of
zero-emission FCEBs, driven by recognized benefits that include
superior total cost of ownership for bus fleet operators along with
route flexibility, rapid refueling and long range zero-emission
performance."
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 and forklift trucks.
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
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performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual
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looking statements, other than as required under applicable
legislation.
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