Ballard Power Systems has signed a development agreement with Siemens AG for the development of a zero-emissions fuel cell engine to power Siemens’ Mireo light rail train.
Under the terms of the agreement, which has a contemplated value of approximately $9m to Ballard, the fuel cell specialist will develop a 200kw fuel cell engine for integration into Siemens’ new Mireo train platform. Mireo is a modular commuter train platform designed for speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour (100 miles per hour). Thanks to lightweight design, energy-efficient components and intelligent onboard network management, the Mireo will consume up to 25% less energy than trains with similar passenger capacity. Initial deployments of the fuel cell-powered Mireo train are planned for 2021.
Sabrina Soussan, CEO of the Mobility Division at Siemens, said, “Our cooperation with Ballard is a decisive step towards replacing diesel-powered rail vehicles with emissions-free vehicles in the long term interests of sustainable and climate-friendly mobility. We want to be able to offer our customers flexible train solutions for various suburban routes, which vary according to regional conditions and technical possibilities.”
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