VW Group accelerates fuel cell program With Ballard

Ballard Power Systems has announced that the VW Group has issued a purchase order to accelerate its fuel cell technology program.

VW Group has recently transferred responsibility for fuel cell development to its Audi luxury brand, and the purchase order will accelerate certain key development activities and the timeline for series production.

The acceleration in HyMotion program activities is focused on reconfiguration of the current fuel cell stack and acceleration in the development of a next-generation fuel cell stack.

Randy MacEwen, Ballard President and CEO said, “This acceleration of the HyMotion program confirms VW Group’s commitment to fuel cell technology and its long-term partnership with Ballard. At Ballard, we are fully committed to the consistent delivery of program goals and to the support of VW Group and Audi as it progresses toward its electrification targets with the world’s leading fuel cell stacks.”

Dr. Kevin Colbow, Ballard’s vice president – technology and product development, added, “Our HyMotion team of engineers and scientists are collaborating closely with Audi’s experts and together we are on-track with respect to key technical and financial goals set for the current year.”

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