Ballard Power Systems

Ballard announces orders for 70 hydrogen fuel cell engines for delivery to Wrightbus in 2024

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced multiple purchase orders totaling 70 FCmove®-HD hydrogen fuel cell engines from its customer Wrightbus ( https://wrightbus.com/ ), a UK-based bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered buses in the UK and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced multiple purchase orders totaling 70 FCmove®-HD hydrogen fuel cell engines from its customer Wrightbus ( https://wrightbus.com/ ), a UK-based bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered buses in the UK and Europe.
  • Ballard expects delivery of the fuel cell engines to occur in 2024, and the buses to enter into service in 2025.
  • The hydrogen fuel cell engines will power single- and double-decker buses in the UK and Germany.
  • "We are seeing broader market acceptance of fuel cell buses by European transit operators seeking to decarbonize their operations with a technology approach that enables long range, fast refueling, and scalable refueling infrastructure."

Ballard announces $54 million of additional funding support, bringing total U.S. federal funding to $94 million for Ballard's fuel cell Gigafactory in Texas

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Ballard plans to use the $54 million in tax credits to support the build-out of a new fuel cell Gigafactory in Rockwall, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Ballard plans to use the $54 million in tax credits to support the build-out of a new fuel cell Gigafactory in Rockwall, Texas.
  • "Ballard sits at the convergence of the megatrends of decarbonization, energy security, and technology change, with highly disruptive and proven zero-emission fuel cell products," said Randy MacEwen, Ballard's President & Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ballard Rockwall Giga 1 is planned to be located on a parcel of 22 acres of industrial land within the Rockwall Technology Park in Rockwall, Texas.
  • Ballard expects to make a final investment decision on this facility later in 2024, pending completion of customary conditions, including necessary approvals and definitive documentation.

Two Decades Post-IPO, Weichai Power's Market Value Soars 30-Fold, Distributing RMB 28 Billion in Dividends

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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WEIFANG, China, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (2338.HK, 000338.SZ), in its latest annual report released on March 26, unveiled significant financial achievements for the year 2023. The company recorded revenue of RMB 213.96 billion, a notable increase of 22.2% compared to the previous year. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 83.8% to RMB 9.01 billion, while basic earnings per share jumped 84.5% to RMB 1.04. 

Key Points: 
  • Net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 83.8% to RMB 9.01 billion, while basic earnings per share jumped 84.5% to RMB 1.04.
  • From 2004 to 2023, revenue surged from RMB 6.2 billion to RMB 214 billion, reflecting a thirty-threefold increase.
  • The company's total market value has exceeded RMB 140 billion, a 30-fold increase since its listing.
  • Weichai Power has witnessed exceptional market value growth, surpassing 40 times its initial listing value.

Two Decades Post-IPO, Weichai Power's Market Value Soars 30-Fold, Distributing RMB 28 Billion in Dividends

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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WEIFANG, China, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weichai Power Co., Ltd. (2338.HK, 000338.SZ), in its latest annual report released on March 26, unveiled significant financial achievements for the year 2023. The company recorded revenue of RMB 213.96 billion, a notable increase of 22.2% compared to the previous year. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 83.8% to RMB 9.01 billion, while basic earnings per share jumped 84.5% to RMB 1.04.

Key Points: 
  • Net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 83.8% to RMB 9.01 billion, while basic earnings per share jumped 84.5% to RMB 1.04.
  • From 2004 to 2023, revenue surged from RMB 6.2 billion to RMB 214 billion, reflecting a thirty-threefold increase.
  • The company's total market value has exceeded RMB 140 billion, a 30-fold increase since its listing.
  • Weichai Power has witnessed exceptional market value growth, surpassing 40 times its initial listing value.

Ballard announces $40 million in DOE grants to support build-out of industry-leading integrated fuel cell production Gigafactory in Rockwall, Texas

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The grants will support Ballard's construction and build-out of an integrated fuel cell production Gigafactory based in Rockwall, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • The grants will support Ballard's construction and build-out of an integrated fuel cell production Gigafactory based in Rockwall, Texas.
  • The land acquisition rights and facility design provide Ballard with optionality for additional future phases at the Rockwall site.
  • Future phases are expected to further increase production scaling and capacity expansion with much lower capital requirements.
  • Ballard has also received considerable support from the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation (REDC), which owns and manages the Rockwall Technology Park.

Ballard Reports Q4 2023 Results

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) today announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023.
  • We also booked $64.7 million of new orders in Q4, resulting in a product-based Order Backlog now 15% higher than the same period last year."
  • Cash operating costs in Q4 were roughly flat compared to the prior year, while total operating costs and capital expenditures for the full year were in line with our 2023 guidance ranges.
  • The 12-month Order Book was $66.6 million at end-Q4, a decrease of $6.1 million or approximately 8% from the end of Q3 2023.

Automotive Fuel Cell Market worth $2.1 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FCHEVs) have emerged as a promising solution in the automotive fuel cell industry , embodying a harmonious integration of fuel cell technology and secondary energy storage systems.

Key Points: 
  • Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FCHEVs) have emerged as a promising solution in the automotive fuel cell industry , embodying a harmonious integration of fuel cell technology and secondary energy storage systems.
  • The fuel cell stack, a crucial fuel cell system component, consists of two flow field plates and a Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA).
  • The fuel cell stack is considered the fuel cell system's most expensive component due to platinum's inclusion.
  • In October 2023, a 50kW fuel cell module (FC module) was developed by Toyota Motor, representing a compact fuel cell (FC) system.

Automotive Fuel Cell Market worth $2.1 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FCHEVs) have emerged as a promising solution in the automotive fuel cell industry , embodying a harmonious integration of fuel cell technology and secondary energy storage systems.

Key Points: 
  • Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FCHEVs) have emerged as a promising solution in the automotive fuel cell industry , embodying a harmonious integration of fuel cell technology and secondary energy storage systems.
  • The fuel cell stack, a crucial fuel cell system component, consists of two flow field plates and a Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA).
  • The fuel cell stack is considered the fuel cell system's most expensive component due to platinum's inclusion.
  • In October 2023, a 50kW fuel cell module (FC module) was developed by Toyota Motor, representing a compact fuel cell (FC) system.

Electric Mid- and Large (9-14m) Bus Market worth 171,000 units by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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Fuel cell electric mid- & large buses are gaining traction as an eco-friendly alternative in public transportation.

Key Points: 
  • Fuel cell electric mid- & large buses are gaining traction as an eco-friendly alternative in public transportation.
  • They offer a 300-500 km range and have shorter refueling time than diesel or electric mid- & large buses.
  • It is the 3rd largest electric mid- & large bus market, running behind Asia Pacific and Europe.
  • More than 50% of the electric mid- & large bus in North America are City/Transit buses, followed by School buses.

Electric Mid- and Large (9-14m) Bus Market worth 171,000 units by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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Fuel cell electric mid- & large buses are gaining traction as an eco-friendly alternative in public transportation.

Key Points: 
  • Fuel cell electric mid- & large buses are gaining traction as an eco-friendly alternative in public transportation.
  • They offer a 300-500 km range and have shorter refueling time than diesel or electric mid- & large buses.
  • It is the 3rd largest electric mid- & large bus market, running behind Asia Pacific and Europe.
  • More than 50% of the electric mid- & large bus in North America are City/Transit buses, followed by School buses.