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Ballard Power Wins Wrightbus Deal for Next-Gen Hydrogen Double-Deckers

Story Highlights
  • Wrightbus has chosen Ballard’s FCmove-SC fuel cell engine to power its next-generation StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 hydrogen buses, with series production slated for 2027.
  • The new FCmove-SC platform targets lower total cost of ownership for long-range transit, strengthening Ballard’s position in hydrogen bus markets as its powered fleets surpass 2,200 buses globally.
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Ballard Power Wins Wrightbus Deal for Next-Gen Hydrogen Double-Deckers

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Ballard Power Systems ( (TSE:BLDP) ) just unveiled an update.

On May 6, 2026, Ballard Power Systems announced that UK bus manufacturer Wrightbus has formally selected its next‑generation FCmove‑SC hydrogen fuel cell engine for the forthcoming StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 double‑decker bus platform. The decision deepens a long‑standing partnership and positions Ballard at the core of Wrightbus’ next hydrogen rollout, with series production of the Gen 3.0 buses scheduled to start in 2027.

The FCmove‑SC engine, launched in late 2025, is designed to offer higher efficiency, longer durability and a simplified system architecture aimed at lowering total cost of ownership, particularly for long‑range, high‑utilization transit routes where hydrogen can outperform battery‑electric options. Ballard, whose fuel cell fleets now exceed 2,200 buses with more than 300 million kilometers of operation and 98% availability, expects the nomination to reinforce its competitive footing in the mature bus market and support broader adoption of hydrogen mobility across key UK and European markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:BLDP) stock is a Hold with a C$4.30 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ballard Power Systems stock, see the TSE:BLDP Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BLDP Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BLDP is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (ongoing losses and persistent cash burn despite improving margins). Technicals are a clear positive with strong trend and momentum, while the earnings call adds support due to improving fundamentals and strong liquidity. Valuation remains difficult to justify with negative earnings and no dividend.

To see Spark’s full report on BLDP stock, click here.

More about Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems Inc. is a Canadian clean energy technology company specializing in zero‑emission proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell engines. Its products power buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels and stationary systems, with a focus on enabling hydrogen-based electrification of mobility for transit agencies and commercial operators worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 816,841

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: C$1.96B

For a thorough assessment of BLDP stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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