Ballard to Supply 8 MW of Fuel Cell Engines to Stadler for Californian Passenger Rail
Ballard Power Systems has signed a multi-year agreement with Stadler US to supply 8 megawatts of FCmove®-HD+ fuel cell engines for Caltrans' passenger trains. The engines will power Stadler's FLIRT H2 zero-emission trains, with Caltrans ordering 10 trains and an option for 19 more.
This collaboration follows three years of joint development, resulting in the first FRA-compliant hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger train demonstrated in the United States. The fuel cell engines offer a zero-emission alternative to diesel engines with comparable performance metrics including payload, range, reliability, and refueling times, while avoiding the need for costly overhead catenary line infrastructure.
Ballard Power Systems ha firmato un accordo pluriennale con Stadler US per fornire 8 megawatt di motori a celle a combustibile FCmove®-HD+ per i treni passeggeri di Caltrans. I motori alimenteranno i treni a zero emissioni FLIRT H2 di Stadler, con Caltrans che ha ordinato 10 treni e un'opzione per ulteriori 19.
Questa collaborazione segue tre anni di sviluppo congiunto, portando alla dimostrazione del primo treno passeggeri alimentato a celle a combustibile a idrogeno conforme all'FRA negli Stati Uniti. I motori a celle a combustibile offrono un'alternativa a zero emissioni ai motori diesel con prestazioni comparabili, comprese capacità di carico, autonomia, affidabilità e tempi di rifornimento, evitando la necessità di un costoso sistema di linea aerea catenaria.
Ballard Power Systems ha firmado un acuerdo por varios años con Stadler US para suministrar 8 megavatios de motores de celda de combustible FCmove®-HD+ para los trenes de pasajeros de Caltrans. Los motores impulsarán los trenes de cero emisiones FLIRT H2 de Stadler, con Caltrans ordenando 10 trenes y una opción para 19 más.
Esta colaboración sigue a tres años de desarrollo conjunto, resultando en la demostración del primer tren de pasajeros alimentado por hidrógeno y con celdas de combustible que cumple con la FRA en los Estados Unidos. Los motores de celdas de combustible ofrecen una alternativa de cero emisiones a los motores diésel con métricas de rendimiento comparables, incluyendo capacidad de carga, rango, fiabilidad y tiempos de recarga, mientras evitan la necesidad de una costosa infraestructura de línea aérea catenaria.
발라드 파워 시스템즈는 스타들러 미국과 다년간의 협약을 체결하여 칼트랜스의 여객 열차를 위한 8메가와트 FCmove®-HD+ 연료 전지 엔진을 공급합니다. 이 엔진은 스타들러의 제로 배출 FLIRT H2 열차에 동력을 공급하며, 칼트랜스는 10대의 열차를 주문하고 19대 추가 옵션을 갖고 있습니다.
이번 협업은 3년 간의 공동 개발을 결과로, 미국에서 연방철도청(FRA) 기준에 맞는 첫 번째 수소 연료 전지 구동 여객 열차가 시연되었습니다. 연료 전지 엔진은 디젤 엔진에 비해 성능 지표가 유사한 제로 배출 대안을 제공하며, 화물 용량, 주행 거리, 신뢰성 및 재급유 시간을 포함하고, 비용이 많이 드는 가공선 인프라를 필요로 하지 않습니다.
Ballard Power Systems a signé un accord pluriannuel avec Stadler US pour fournir 8 mégawatts de moteurs à hydrogène à pile à combustible FCmove®-HD+ pour les trains de passagers de Caltrans. Les moteurs alimenteront les trains FLIRT H2 à zéro émission de Stadler, avec Caltrans commandant 10 trains et une option pour 19 autres.
Cette collaboration fait suite à trois années de développement conjoint, aboutissant à la démonstration du premier train de passagers alimenté par hydrogène et à pile à combustible, conforme aux normes FRA aux États-Unis. Les moteurs à pile à combustible offrent une alternative zéro émission aux moteurs diesel avec des performances comparables en termes de charge utile, d'autonomie, de fiabilité et de temps de ravitaillement, tout en évitant la nécessité d'une coûteuse infrastructure de ligne aérienne caténaire.
Ballard Power Systems hat eine mehrjährige Vereinbarung mit Stadler US unterzeichnet, um 8 Megawatt FCmove®-HD+ Brennstoffzellenmotoren für die Passagierzüge von Caltrans bereitzustellen. Die Motoren werden die emissionsfreien FLIRT H2 Züge von Stadler antreiben, wobei Caltrans 10 Züge bestellt hat und eine Option für weitere 19 besteht.
Diese Zusammenarbeit folgt auf drei Jahre gemeinsamer Entwicklung und führte zur Demonstration des ersten Brennstoffzellen-zu Wasserstoffbetriebenen Passagierzuges, der den FRA-Vorgaben in den USA entspricht. Die Brennstoffzellenmotoren bieten eine emissionsfreie Alternative zu Dieselmotoren mit vergleichbaren Leistungskennzahlen, einschließlich Nutzlast, Reichweite, Zuverlässigkeit und Betankungszeiten, während sie die kostspielige Infrastruktur von Oberleitungsanlagen vermeiden.
- Secured multi-year supply agreement for 8MW of fuel cell engines
- Initial order for 10 trains with option for 19 additional units
- Successfully demonstrated first FRA-compliant hydrogen fuel cell passenger train in US
- Expanding footprint in the rail market
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This deal marks a significant milestone in the rail transportation sector's decarbonization efforts. The 8 MW fuel cell engine supply agreement with Stadler for Caltrans represents a strategic win for Ballard, potentially worth hundreds of millions in revenue. The initial order for 10 trains, with an option for 19 more, provides substantial growth potential in the U.S. passenger rail market.
The partnership validates Ballard's technology in the rail sector, particularly for routes where traditional electrification isn't cost-effective. This positions Ballard favorably as more transit authorities seek zero-emission alternatives to diesel. The California deal could serve as a reference case for other states and countries, potentially leading to follow-on orders.
The FCmove®-HD+ fuel cell engine integration into Stadler's FLIRT H2 platform demonstrates the technical maturity of hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty transportation. The FRA compliance achievement is particularly noteworthy, as it establishes a regulatory precedent for hydrogen-powered trains in the U.S. market.
The technology offers compelling advantages over battery-electric alternatives for long-range routes, with quick refueling capabilities and consistent performance across varying weather conditions. This deployment will serve as a important proof-of-concept for hydrogen fuel cells in passenger rail applications, potentially accelerating industry adoption.
The supply of the FCmove®-HD+ engines will be integrated into Stadler's line of zero-emission passenger trains, the FLIRT H2.
The order builds on over three years of joint collaboration, including the successful integration of Ballard fuel cell engines into the FLIRT H2, which became the first Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliant hydrogen fuel cell powered passenger train demonstrated in
'We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with Stadler and support their work with Caltrans to decarbonize commuter rail transportation in
Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler US commented, "Stadler is looking forward to working with Ballard and Caltrans to provide leading zero-emission trains to
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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About Stadler
Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. The provider of mobility solutions in rail vehicle construction, service and signalling has its headquarters in Bussnang in eastern
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