"There is momentum in the growing global deployments of fuel cell technology for heavy-duty transportation applications," says Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer. "Where transit buses and other heavy vehicles are typically characterized by high utilization rates together with the need for rapid refueling, fuel cell electric platforms are an especially attractive zero-emission alternative. We are very pleased with this progress and expect to begin work soon with Van Hool in fulfilling initial buses under the JIVE I program, in addition to the engines we announced last September for use in Van Hool tram-buses planned for deployment in Pau, France." Filip Van Hool, CEO of Van Hool, adds, "We have successfully integrated Ballard products into our buses in the past and view the LOI announced today as another important step in our journey to commercialize innovative fuel cell electric buses.