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Ballard Fuel Cell Modules to Power California UPS Trucks in CARB-Funded Clean Energy Project
Ballard Fuel Cell Modules to Power California UPS Trucks in CARB-Funded Clean Energy Proje...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nBallard Fuel Cell Modules to Power California UPS Trucks in CARB-Funded Clean Energy Project\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\nVANCOUVER, Oct. 25, 2018\n\n\n\n VANCOUVER, Oct. 25, 2018 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced that it will provide fuel cell modules to power four (4) UPS delivery trucks as part of a project being managed by the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) and partially funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CARB has announced  a preliminary funding award of $5.8 million through its ZANZEFF (Zero and Near Zero Emissions Freight Facilities) grant program, which is focused on accelerating the adoption of clean freight technologies and reducing air pollution caused by the movement of goods throughout the state of California. \n\n \n \n\n \nThe Next Generation Fuel Cell Delivery Van Deployment Project will develop, validate, and deploy four Class-6 fuel cell electric hybrid delivery trucks with a view toward commercialization of the technology. Linamar Corporation (www.linamar.com) will be the primary systems integrator of the vehicle, utilizing its existing hybrid powertrain configuration with a next generation eAxle. Ballard will provide fuel cell modules for primary propulsion of each truck. The completed trucks will be operated in parcel delivery service by UPS out of its Customer Center in Ontario, California. \nRob Campbell, Ballard's Chief Commercial Officer said, \"We are delighted to work with CTE and Linamar in the deployment of these fuel cell-powered UPS trucks. We are confident in the dependability and durability of our fuel cell power solution, while also offering the required range and overall performance for this application. And, we see rapid hydrogen refueling as a better alternative approach than long battery recharging times.\" \nJason Hanlin, CTE's Director of Technology Development added, \"Thanks to the California Air Resources Board for supporting CTE and our partners in providing clean trucks for the folks moving people, pa...