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Ballard Power Systems, Inc. is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products for transportation, stationary power generation, and portable power applications. Headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Ballard has been pioneering fuel cell technology for over four decades and has deployed thousands of fuel cell systems worldwide. The company's hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process combining hydrogen and oxygen, producing only water and heat as byproducts, offering a zero-emission alternative to internal combustion engines and batteries. Ballard's primary focus is fuel cells for heavy-duty motive applications including transit buses, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and material handling equipment. The company's fuel cell modules are integrated into vehicles by OEMs and vehicle integrators globally. Ballard has established significant presence in the transit bus market with thousands of fuel cell buses operating in cities worldwide. The company is expanding into heavy-duty trucking where hydrogen fuel cells offer advantages over batteries including longer range, faster refueling, and lower weight penalties. Ballard also develops backup power systems and distributed generation solutions. The company generates revenue through product sales, engineering services, technology licensing, and contract manufacturing. Ballard has established partnerships and collaborations with major automotive and transportation companies including Weichai Power (China), Volvo Group, and others. The fuel cell industry is experiencing increased momentum driven by global decarbonization mandates, hydrogen infrastructure investments, and growing recognition that hydrogen fuel cells are well-suited for heavy-duty, long-range transportation applications where batteries face limitations. However, Ballard has faced persistent challenges achieving sustained profitability as the market develops more slowly than anticipated. Success depends on scaling production, reducing costs, growing demand for fuel cell vehicles, expansion of hydrogen infrastructure, supportive government policies, and competing effectively against battery electric vehicles and continued internal combustion engine improvements.