Ballard secures 1.5MW hydrogen fuel cell order from US locomotive operator


Ballard Power Systems will supply 1.5MW of hydrogen fuel cell engines for use on locomotives managed by Sierra Northern Railway.

Under the agreement, 12 Ballard FCmove-XD engines will be supplied to the Californian operator to convert three diesel switching locomotives to hydrogen-fuelled, zero-emission solutions.

Ballard’s modules are specifically designed for heavy-duty applications. The Canadian firm said they offer high reliability, durability, efficiency and power density.

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