Ballard inks contract with Stadler to supply fuel cell engines for hydrogen train
Published by Bella Weetch,
Editorial Assistant
Global Hydrogen Review,
Ballard Power Systems (Ballard) has announced an order from Stadler Rail AG (Stadler), a leading manufacturer of rolling stock, for the supply of six 100 kW FCmoveTM-HD+ fuel cell engines to power the first hydrogen train in the US.
The contract to provide the hydrogen-powered train was awarded to Stadler by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), with the option of additional trains in the future. The train is expected to be in service in San Bernardino, California, US, in 2024, and will seat over 100 passengers.
“We continue to see the critical role hydrogen will play in decarbonising our economy. We are excited to work with Stadler, a global industry leader in rail manufacturing, to reduce emissions in the transportation sector and bring the first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission passenger train to the US,” said Randy MacEwen, Ballard CEO.
Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler US, commented: “Stadler is committed to designing and building green technology for the transportation industry. We are delighted to work alongside innovative organisations, like SBCTA and Ballard, that share our enthusiasm to reduce emissions in the sector. It is a great honour to be a part of bringing the first hydrogen-powered train to the US.”
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/28092022/ballard-inks-contract-with-stadler-to-supply-fuel-cell-engines-for-hydrogen-train/
You might also like
Hydrogen Mobility Europe project successfully concludes initiative advancing hydrogen mobility in Europe
The flagship Hydrogen Mobility Europe (H2ME) project involving more than 50 organisations at the forefront of the sector has published its final emerging conclusions report.