Ballard Power Systems and NFI Group have forged a groundbreaking Long-Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) aimed at propelling the mass adoption of fuel cell-powered buses across North America and Europe.
This strategic alliance underscores the commitment of both companies to revolutionize the transportation sector, leveraging innovative hydrogen fuel cell technology to drive sustainability and zero-emission mobility solutions.
The LTSA signifies a pivotal milestone in the enduring collaboration between Ballard and NFI, heralding a new era of deployment-scale volumes for fuel cell buses. NFI, renowned for its leadership in electric mass mobility solutions, is set to integrate Ballard’s FCmove®-HD+ modules into its flagship brands, including New Flyer, Alexander Dennis, and MCI. With an initial purchase order of at least 100 modules scheduled for delivery in 2024, the partnership is poised to catalyze the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cell buses across key markets in North America.
The partnership has fostered a culture of innovation, enabling both companies to leverage best practices and synergies in design, engineering, and sourcing. By harnessing Ballard’s cutting-edge fuel cell technology, NFI aims to meet the escalating demand for fuel cell buses and deliver sustainable mobility solutions that prioritize efficiency and environmental stewardship.
With a focus on delivering deployment-scale volumes of fuel cell buses, particularly in the US market, NFI is poised to capitalize on the inherent advantages of hydrogen fuel cell technology. These include extended range, rapid refueling times, high availability, and cost-effective infrastructure requirements, positioning NFI as a frontrunner in the burgeoning hydrogen-powered mass mobility sector.
