Zero emission mining trucks, Ballard to provide First Mode with 30 additional fuel cell modules

Ballard will supply 30 additional fuel cell modules to First Mode, a company specializing in new powertrains for zero emission mining trucks. Ballard’s fuel cell modules, totaling 3 megawatts, are expected to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks, up to the equivalent of approximately 4,000 hp.

The fuel cell modules will be integrated into clean energy powerplants built in Seattle, Washington and installed into ultra-class haul trucks to be operated at First Mode’s Proving Grounds in Centralia, Washington. These trucks are estimated to save 2,600 tons of diesel fuel each year.

A valuable cooperation for zero emission mining trucks

“We are excited to expand our important collaboration with First Mode,” said David Mucciacciaro, Ballard’s Chief Commercial Officer. “The mining industry annually contributes up to 7% of the world’s carbon emissions and roughly half of these emissions comes from mobile diesel applications, including haul trucks. Together with First Mode, we are continuing to demonstrate a viable pathway to decarbonize mining trucks by using Ballard’s leading hydrogen fuel cells. These additional truck deployments highlight the opportunities ahead for fuel cell commercialization in hard-to-abate sectors.”

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“Every one of the Ballard fuel cell modules that First Mode retrofits into an ultra-class haul truck means an immediate reduction in diesel fuel use and moving the mining industry another step closer to decarbonization,” added Julian Soles, First Mode CEO. “We’re excited to continue to innovate with Ballard. Utilizing hydrogen and battery technology in our nuGen™ systems allows our customers to achieve the best haul truck performance and range without sacrificing availability.”