NEW YORK, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ballard Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDP ), is building a clean energy growth company that is already recognized as a leader in proton exchange membrane ("PEM") fuel cell development and commercialization. A fuel cell is an environmentally clean electrochemical device that combines hydrogen fuel with oxygen to produce electricity. The hydrogen fuel can be obtained from natural gas, kerosene, methanol or other hydrocarbon fuels, or from water through electrolysis. BLDP fuel cell products feature high fuel efficiency, low operating temperature, low noise and vibration, compact size, quick response to changes in electrical demand, modular design and are environmentally friendly. Ballard recently reported its Q4, fiscal year 2013 results and management's 2014 outlook guidance.