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European e-mobility specialist QUANTRON expands to North America

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

To enter the North American market, the company has founded Quantron US Inc. and appointed Richard Haas as CEO of Quantron US.

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To enter the North American market, the company has founded Quantron US Inc. and appointed Richard Haas as CEO of Quantron US.
Several inquiries from US fleet operators about these new technologies have supported the decision to expand into North America.
Prior to joining Quantron, Richard Haas was president and CEO of automotive start-up Mahindra Automotive North America, launching a new assembly plant in the Detroit area.
Raymond F. Staples,Esq joins Andreas Haller (founder and Chairman of the Board of QUANTRON) as co-founder of Quantron-as-a-service (QaaS) USA the board of directors to expand QaaS in North America.

Ballard announces global manufacturing strategy, including plan to invest $130 million in MEA manufacturing facility and R&D center in Shanghai, China

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Friday, September 30, 2022

Ballard expects to be able to achieve significant capacity expansion of this facility in future phases with much lower capital requirements.

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Ballard expects to be able to achieve significant capacity expansion of this facility in future phases with much lower capital requirements.
In 2021, Ballard completed its MEA manufacturing expansion in Canada, which is critical as the MEA is the core technology and limiting factor for Ballard's global fuel cell engine production capabilities.
With the new MEA capacity coming online in China, Ballard now expects its global MEA capacity to support total demand requirements through the second half of the decade.
"This new MEA manufacturing facility will significantly reduce MEA production costs, improve China market access and meet long-term market demand, including providing MEA supply to our Weichai-Ballard JV.

Ballard inks contract with Stadler to supply fuel cell engines to power first hydrogen train in United States

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler US commented, "Stadler is committed to designing and building green technology for the transportation industry.

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Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler US commented, "Stadler is committed to designing and building green technology for the transportation industry.
It is a great honor to be a part of bringing the first hydrogen-powered train to the United States."
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.
Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power.

Ballard receives order from Siemens Mobility to power 7 trains and signs LOI for up to an additional 200 modules over the next six years

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

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The modules will be used for Siemen's Mireo Plus H trains.

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The modules will be used for Siemen's Mireo Plus H trains.
"This is a significant milestone for our multi-year collaboration efforts with Siemens Mobility and the future of zero-emission commuter rail in Europe.
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.
Ballard zero-emission PEM fuel cells are enabling electrification of mobility, including buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power.

QUANTRON to Unveil First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Equipped With Allison eGen Power® Electric Axle at IAA

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Monday, September 19, 2022

At the heart of the truck is the Allison eGen Power 130D electric axle, which combines two electric motors and a two-speed transmission in one compact unit.

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At the heart of the truck is the Allison eGen Power 130D electric axle, which combines two electric motors and a two-speed transmission in one compact unit.
The two integrated electric motors deliver a total of 454 kW of continuous power and up to 652 kW of peak power.
Allisons eGen Power family of e-Axles includes two additional variants developed to address the wide range of markets Allison serves.
This Hydrogen Alliance also forms an important building block for QUANTRON POWER STATION, the supply of vehicles with the necessary green charging and H2 refueling infrastructure.

IAA Transportation World Premieres: QUANTRON unveils longest-range hydrogen and electric trucks based on newly developed platforms

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Monday, September 19, 2022

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Hydrogen Truck World Premiere at IAA: QUANTRON QHM FCEV Platform

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Hydrogen Truck World Premiere at IAA: QUANTRON QHM FCEV Platform
As part of a strategic partnership, QUANTRON has developed an FCEV Heavy Duty Truck together with one of the world's leading hydrogen experts Ballard Power Systems.
In addition, QUANTRON offers an optionally available aero package for all QHM FCEV trucks which has been designed to improve the operating range by a further 10%.
As another world first, QUANTRON is presenting an all-electric heavy-duty truck platform at the IAA Transportation: the QUANTRON QHM BEV is available as the QUANTRON QHM BEV 44-400 tractor unit as well as the QUANTRON QHM BEV 27-400 chassis in a large number of variants.
At the QUANTRON IAA Transportation stand, visitors can inspect the body-friendliness at first hand on the exhibits on display.

IAA Transportation World Premieres: QUANTRON unveils longest-range hydrogen and electric trucks based on newly developed platforms

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Monday, September 19, 2022

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Hydrogen Truck World Premiere at IAA: QUANTRON QHM FCEV Platform

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Hydrogen Truck World Premiere at IAA: QUANTRON QHM FCEV Platform
As part of a strategic partnership, QUANTRON has developed an FCEV Heavy Duty Truck together with one of the world's leading hydrogen experts Ballard Power Systems.
In addition, QUANTRON offers an optionally available aero package for all QHM FCEV trucks which has been designed to improve the operating range by a further 10%.
As another world first, QUANTRON is presenting an all-electric heavy-duty truck platform at the IAA Transportation: the QUANTRON QHM BEV is available as the QUANTRON QHM BEV 44-400 tractor unit as well as the QUANTRON QHM BEV 27-400 chassis in a large number of variants.
At the QUANTRON IAA Transportation stand, visitors can inspect the body-friendliness at first hand on the exhibits on display.

Ballard Power Systems deepens strategic partnership with Quantron AG and receives order for 140 fuel cell engines

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Ballard will be the exclusive fuel cell supplier to Quantron for these platforms.

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Ballard will be the exclusive fuel cell supplier to Quantron for these platforms.
As part of the strategic partnership, Quantron committed to purchase 140 FCmoveTM modules totaling approximately 17MW, with an option to purchase an additional 50 units.
The zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicle platforms developed by Quantron will integrate Ballard fuel cell products for various truck applications in Europe and the US.Quantron's initial market focus is Germany, where their new 44T fuel cell truck is to be unveiled at IAA Transportation 2022.
Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.

NEUMAN & ESSER and Ballard invest in QUANTRON and establish a Hydrogen Alliance for a 360° H2 Ecosystem

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

With a company valuation of 250 million euros, NEUMAN & ESSER acquires a minority stake and also secures an option for further investment.

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With a company valuation of 250 million euros, NEUMAN & ESSER acquires a minority stake and also secures an option for further investment.
In the future, the Hydrogen Alliance will provide customers with a 360-degree open platform that, in addition to zero-emission H2 vehicles, will also include the associated infrastructure ranging from H2 generation through to refuelling.
NEUMAN & ESSER focuses on hydrogen-related products and services to support customers in the decarbonisation of their energy or industrial systems and decentralised applications.
This Hydrogen Alliance also forms an important building block for QUANTRON POWER STATION, the supply of vehicles with the necessary green charging and H2 refueling infrastructure.

NEUMAN & ESSER and Ballard invest in QUANTRON and establish a Hydrogen Alliance for a 360° H2 Ecosystem

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

With a company valuation of 250 million euros, NEUMAN & ESSER acquires a minority stake and also secures an option for further investment.

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With a company valuation of 250 million euros, NEUMAN & ESSER acquires a minority stake and also secures an option for further investment.
In the future, the Hydrogen Alliance will provide customers with a 360-degree open platform that, in addition to zero-emission H2 vehicles, will also include the associated infrastructure ranging from H2 generation through to refuelling.
NEUMAN & ESSER focuses on hydrogen-related products and services to support customers in the decarbonisation of their energy or industrial systems and decentralised applications.
This Hydrogen Alliance also forms an important building block for QUANTRON POWER STATION, the supply of vehicles with the necessary green charging and H2 refueling infrastructure.