Mr. Randy MacEwen reports

BALLARD CUSTOMER DEMONSTRATES WORLD'S FIRST HYDROGEN FUEL CELL TRAM

The world's first hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered fixed-rail electric tram was successfully demonstrated at a ceremonial event held in March at the head office, production and testing facility of CSR Qingdao Sifang Co. (CSR Sifang), a Chinese rolling stock manufacturer based in Qingdao, Shandong province.

"This is an exciting demonstration of our world-leading fuel cell power modules in a new application," said Randy MacEwen, president and chief executive officer of Ballard Power Systems Inc. "Clean urban transportation is a high priority in China, and this zero-emission prototype fuel cell tram is an important step in demonstrating one solution."

The event was attended by senior officials of the city of Foshan, a tram customer of CSR Sifang, and invited guests took a ride on the prototype fuel-cell-powered tram. Ballard's FCvelocity fuel cell module is integrated into the low-floor tram design.

Mr. MacEwen added: "We are proud to partner with CSR Sifang, which has a rich history of innovation in Chinese rail transit. In just a few short months since signing a memorandum of understanding and receiving CSR Sifang's initial purchase order, we were able to enjoy a clean, quiet and smooth tram experience at this groundbreaking event."

Established more than 100 years ago, in 1900, CSR Sifang has a yearly production capacity of 200 high-speed electric multiple units, 1,000 mass-transit vehicles and 300 high-grade passenger cars. Additional testing of the fuel-cell-powered tram is being completed at CSR Sifang's facility in Qingdao.

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