Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) will debut its new-generation transit fuel cell module, the FCmove®-SC, at Busworld Brussels, taking place from 4–9 October 2025. Engineered specifically for urban transit applications, the FCmove-SC advances Ballard’s proven FCmove platform with higher sustained power, improved efficiency, easier vehicle integration, and a lower total cost of ownership — key milestones on the company’s roadmap toward achieving cost parity with diesel systems.
The FCmove-SC introduces multiple design enhancements that benefit both bus manufacturers and transit operators:
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30% increase in system power (end-of-life), with greater durability, wider operating temperatures, and higher power density.
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25% boost in volumetric power density thanks to integrated DC/DC packaging.
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25% higher maximum radiator outlet temperature (60°C to 75°C), simplifying thermal management for vehicle designers.
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40% reduction in total part count, lowering maintenance and improving reliability.
“The FCmove-SC is built on Ballard’s new core product platform, addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges — achieving total cost of ownership parity with diesel. The design simplifies integration for bus OEMs while enhancing efficiency and lifetime performance for operators,” said Kevin Colbow, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Ballard Power Systems.
The module delivers up to 75 kW of peak power, optimized for continuous operation and higher thermal margins. Its compact, integrated architecture — combining DC/DC conversion and power control — reduces complexity, eases installation, and cuts service time. A typical service life of 25,000 operating hours is expected under standard transit duty cycles.
In addition, Ballard is pairing the new module with FCServiceCloud, its predictive analytics and maintenance platform, allowing operators to maximize uptime through real-time monitoring and preventive maintenance workflows.
The FCmove-SC also features an upgraded safety architecture with an innovative internal stack geometry that passively mitigates hydrogen risks, reducing reliance on sensors and active control systems.
“We’re leveraging decades of operational experience — over 850 fuel cell buses in service across Europe and nearly 100 million kilometers logged — to deliver a next-generation solution that simplifies fleet electrification,” said Oben Uluc, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ballard Power Systems.
Ballard will showcase the FCmove-SC alongside its full range of hydrogen transit solutions at Busworld Brussels 2025, Hall 9, Stand 579. Demonstrations are available by invitation for OEMs and fleet operators.
