Ballard Power Systems to unveil FCmove-SC fuel cell module for buses at Busworld.

Ballard Power Systems will unveil its new FCmove-SC fuel cell module for urban buses at Busworld in Brussels. The module offers improved durability, simplified vehicle integration, enhanced performance, and lower lifecycle costs. FCmove-SC is part of Ballard's roadmap to diesel parity. It builds on the company's market-leading FCmove family.

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) is set to unveil its latest fuel cell module, the FCmove-SC, at Busworld in Brussels from October 4-9, 2025. The FCmove-SC is designed to power city transit buses and represents a significant advancement in Ballard's efforts to achieve diesel parity.

The FCmove-SC offers several enhancements over its predecessor, including a 30% increase in system power at end-of-life, improved durability, and higher power density. The module also features a 25% increase in volumetric power density through integrated DC/DC packaging, reducing the overall size and complexity of the powertrain. This simplification in vehicle integration is expected to lower diagnostic and preventive maintenance requirements, thereby reducing operational costs.

Ballard's commitment to safety is evident in the FCmove-SC's architecture, which incorporates a new internal geometry in the PEM stack enclosure to inhibit hydrogen-related risks. This passive safety feature reduces the need for conventional active safety measures. The module also benefits from Ballard's extensive on-road experience, with over 850 vehicles deployed across European cities, totaling nearly a hundred million service kilometers.

The FCmove-SC is part of Ballard's broader strategy to deliver practical, measurable steps toward narrowing the cost of ownership gap between fuel cell systems and legacy diesel systems. The module is designed to offer competitive total cost of ownership by reducing operating costs and maximizing vehicle uptime through predictive maintenance and analytics services.

Ballard will exhibit the FCmove-SC and other transit solutions at Busworld in Hall 9, Stand 579. Demonstrations are by invitation, and transit operators and OEMs interested in scheduling a visit can contact Ballard's marketing team.