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About Fuel Cells for Motive Power

What is AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp.?

I want to retrofit my car with a fuel cell engine. Where can I buy one and how much does it cost?

When will I be able to ride on a fuel cell bus?

What are your plans for developing next generation fuel cell engines for heavy-duty transportation?

Are fuel cell powered forklifts commercially available?

What is AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp.?
AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. (AFCC) is a private Vancouver, Canada-based automotive fuel cell technology company founded in 2008 and owned 50.1% by Daimler AG, 30% by Ford Motor Company and 19.9% by Ballard Power Systems. AFCC was created to focus on fuel cell research, development and design specifically for automotive applications. To learn more about this company, click here.

I want to retrofit my car with a fuel cell engine. Where can I buy one and how much does it cost?
Ballard is contracted to provide automotive fuel cell contract technical and manufacturing services to AFCC. These automotive fuel cells are not available for sale to the public.

When will I be able to ride on a fuel cell bus?
Ballard fuel cell products are powering vehicle demonstration programs around the world. Click here to learn more about these programs.

The California Fuel Cell Partnership, based in Sacramento, California, conducts ride and drives in fuel cell cars at times throughout the year. Visit their web site at http://www.cafcp.org/.

What are your plans for developing next generation fuel cell engines for heavy-duty transportation?
Ballard has developed our sixth generation fuel cell module for the bus market, incorporating our most advanced fuel cell technology to date. To learn more about the FCvelocity^®-HD6 heavy-duty fuel cell module, click here.

Are fuel cell powered forklifts commercially available?
Our lead customer, Plug Power, continues to gain market traction with some of North America's largest warehouse, distribution and manufacturing facilities, including Central Grocers, Walmart and Sysco.