Ballard announces commercial agreement with New Flyer for 50 MW of fuel cell bus engines

Executive Summary

• Ballard Power Systems entered a commercial agreement with New Flyer (NFI Group) for the supply of 500 FCmove®‑HD+ fuel‑cell engines, totaling 50 MW.
• The deal represents New Flyer’s largest single commitment to Ballard since the partnership began, with deliveries commencing in 2026 for Xcelsior CHARGE FC hydrogen buses across North America.
• The agreement expands Ballard’s fleet services footprint and underscores growing demand for zero‑emission transit solutions.

Key Details

• Agreement Scope: Supply of 500 FCmove®‑HD+ fuel‑cell engines (≈50 MW total).
• Customer: New Flyer, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., leading North American heavy‑duty transit bus manufacturer.
• Delivery Timeline: First deliveries scheduled to begin in 2026.
• Application: Engines will power New Flyer’s Xcelsior CHARGE FC hydrogen fuel‑cell buses.
• Strategic Significance: Largest single commitment from New Flyer since the partnership’s inception; reinforces a decade‑long relationship.
• Fleet Impact: Ballard‑powered fleets now exceed 2,200 fuel‑cell buses worldwide, with >250 million km logged, 98 % availability and zero safety incidents reported.
• Additional Services: Includes Ballard Fleet Services – training, technical support, parts supply, operational monitoring, digital insights, and stack servicing.

Notable Quotes

“We are proud that New Flyer continues to place their trust in Ballard as their long‑term technology partner… With Ballard technology at the core of these vehicles, New Flyer is well positioned to accelerate zero‑emission deployments across North America,” – Oben Uluc, Sales & Marketing Vice President, Ballard.

“This agreement is the next step in our long‑standing partnership with Ballard and a key component in advancing our leading fuel cell bus offerings,” – David White, Executive Vice President, Supply Management, New Flyer.