Ballard Fuel Cell Applications

Ballard Zero-Emission Transit Bus

Ballard Automotive Applications

The Daimler-Benz zero-emission NEBUS (New Electric BUS), powered by Ballard Fuel Cells, was debuted to the public on May 26, 1997 in Germany. In addition to being free of noxious exhaust, the vehicle is also extremely quiet in comparison with buses powered by internal combustion engines. Daimler-Benz NECAR II, powered by Ballard Fuel Cells, was unveiled in May, 1996. Capable of carrying six passengers, the fuel cell technology in this vehicle is small enough that it fits under the back seat of the automobile.
One of three zero emission buses powered by Ballard Fuel Cells that is part of a two year test and demonstration program in Chicago. The NECAR III, a Mercedes-Benz "A" class subcompact, was introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1997. This is the first fuel cell passenger car using methanol as the fuel. Unlike its predecessors, the latest fuel cell vehicle to emerge from Daimler-Benz laboratories uses a reformer system located in the rear of the vehicle where liquid methanol fuel is converted on-line into hydrogen through water-vapor reformation.
One of three zero emission buses powered by Ballard Fuel Cells that is part of a two year test and demonstration program in Vancouver, British Columbia. Three generations of the Daimler-Benz NECAR powered by Ballard Fuel Cells.
The NECAR 4, based on the Mercedes-Benz A-class and powered by Ballard fuel cells, was unveiled by DaimlerChrysler Chairman Robert J. Eaton and Juergen E. Schrempp in Washington, DC on March 17, 1999. Using liquid hydrogen as the fuel, this revolutionary car emits only water vapour and meets California's standards as a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV). NECAR 4 can reach top speeds of 90 mps and travel nearly 280 miles (450 km) before refueling.

Ballard Stationary Power Systems Applications

Ballard Portable Power Systems Applications
The Ballard prototype 250 kW power plant, commissioned in August 1997, is supplying power to the B.C. Hydro grid. This power plant cleanly and efficiently converts natural gas into electricity. 100 Watt Portable Ballard Fuel Cell Demonstrator powering a television.
The 250 kW Ballard Fuel Cell stack that is installed in the prototype 250 kW power plant (shown here next to the power plant).

Reprinted courtesy of Ballard Power Systems