1. HYDRAIL: Fuel Cell Solutions for Rail Applications

2. The Future of Rail Propulsion
The rail industry is looking to electric power as a clean energy alternative to polluting diesel engines
Fuel cell propulsion offers the environmental benefits of an electric powertrain with the lower infrastructure cost of diesel

3. Electric Rail Applications
Electric power offers substantially better energy efficiency, lower emissions and lower operating costs
Applications include propulsion for shunting locomotives and light rail, as well as auxiliary power units

4. Fuel Cell Technology for Rail Applications
Elements of the value proposition:
Zero-emission operation
Reduces GHG emissions in urban centres and at railyards
Meets new emission regulations and objectives
Quiet operation
Reduces noise pollution
Similar operability to diesel propulsion
Extended range
Improved infrastructure
Central hydrogen refueling avoids cost of electricity-generation plant, transformers, and transmission lines
No requirement for overhead catenary infrastructure for trams

5. Fuel Cell Rail – Ballard Experience
Ballard fuel cell powered locomotives and trams have been tested and demonstrated globally
USA
Shunt locomotive delivered to BNSF Railway
South Africa
6 mine locomotives delivered to Anglo American Platinum
China
2 fuel cell trams undergoing testing, 10 more planned
India
2 shunt locomotives fitted with 2kW auxiliary power units, add’l 20 units planned
Japan
JR East integrated and evaluated a fuel cell powered commuter train

6. Case Study: Fuel Cell Powered Trams for China

7. Addressing a Life-Threatening Issue
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Addressing a Life-Threatening Issue
Transportation is a major contributor to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in China
By K.K. REBECCA LAI and JEREMY C.F. LIN UPDATED Dec
The United States Embassy in Beijing recorded on Monday night a PM2.5 index of more than 400, a hazardous level of particulate matter that poses serious respiratory risks in the general population. The city is on its second-ever red alert until Tuesday.
Beijing Daily Median PM2.5 index is above 300 microgram/m^3 – on average it considered to be hazardous EVERYDAY.

8. Fuel Cell Powered Trams for China
Ballard is currently supporting two fuel cell light rail projects in China
Development programs:
Partnership with CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, Ltd.
Develop and commercialize a fuel cell engine specifically designed for integration into low floor trams
Partnership with CRRC Tangshan Railway Vehicle Co, Ltd.
Development agreement to provide customized fuel cell module for Ground Transport Vehicle prototype

9. Project with CRRC Qingdao Sifang
World’s first commercial fuel cell tram line in Gaoming district of Foshan, China
Ballard FCveloCity®-XD200 modules delivered in 2016
Route operation of 8 trams to begin late 2017 to early 2018
Preliminary tram specifications
Maximum speed = 70km/h
Refill time = 3 minutes
Range = 100km
The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered fixed rail electric tram

10. Project with CRRC Tangshan Railway
Customized 200kW fuel cell module for ground transport vehicle prototype
First successful demonstration in May 2016
Tram powered by a hybrid system with fuel cells and supercapacitors

11. Project Details CRRC Qingdao Sifang CRRC Tangshan Railway
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Project Details
CRRC Qingdao Sifang
CRRC Tangshan Railway
Scope of Work
Develop 200kW fuel cell system for rooftop light rail applications
Meet rail-specific design standards supplied by customer
Deliverables
1 fuel cell system for engineering testing at Qingdao, China
9 fuel cell systems for revenue service in Foshan, China
1 fuel cell system for engineering testing in Tangshan, China
Radiator(s) for fuel cell system
Partners / Customers
Sinohytec
City of Foshan
CRRC Tangshan Railway Vehicle
Timing
System 1 – May 2016
Systems 2-10 – Q4 2016
System 1 – Jan 2017
Current Status
Assembly and factory acceptance testing underway
Successful prototype demonstration
Final design in progress

12. Fuel Cell Powered Shunt Locomotives

13. Fuel Cell Powered Shunt Locomotives
A shunter locomotive moves railroad cars over short distances or within a rail yard
Residential areas downwind of rail yards have elevated air pollution levels associated with diesel fuel combustion
Fuel cells are an ideal zero-emission power alterative
Electricity generated by the fuel cell modules is stored in batteries or fed directly to the locomotive’s high-voltage propulsion system
Locomotives are refueled with hydrogen at a filling station located in the rail yard

14. BNSF Railway Demonstration
Development of a prototype fuel cell powered shunt locomotive for urban rail applications
A public-private project partnership comprised of
Vehicle Projects Inc
BNSF Railway Company
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Ballard
Operational fuel cell locomotive prototype developed by BNSF

15. Fuel Cell Shunt Locomotive Layout

16. Shunt Locomotive Performance
Gross Power – 500 kW
Mean observed power 85 – 150 kW
Mean fuel usage to 8 kg per hour
On board H2 storage 60 kg at 350 bar
Mean power plant efficiency 52%

17. FCveloCity® Motive Module for Rail Applications

18. FCveloCity® Motive Module Product Line
The FCveloCity® motive module product line is designed to meet all motive application power requirements from 30kW to 200kW
Product Series
FCveloCity®-MD
FCveloCity®-HD
FCveloCity®-XD
Technology
Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology
Net Power Levels
30kW
60kW, 85kW, 100kW
200kW
Application
8 to 10 meter buses, battery hybrid range extenders, APUs
10 to 25 meter hybrid fuel cell buses
Rail and marine propulsion
Availability
Available now
Customized product

19. Competitive Advantages
Ballard's FCveloCity® motive module offers a number of important advantages relative to the competition:
Flexible Platform
Proven Durability
Modular design enables flexible integration of components and easy access for serviceability
Demonstrated through exceptional availability and fuel cell module lifetime
Technology Leadership
High Performance
Ballard technologies leadership proven through 7 generations of product design and production
Robust fuel cells deliver the asset flexibility, range and top speeds demanded by the rail industry
Manufacturing Expertise
Safety Features
Automated and continuous manufacturing processes ensure high quality, low cost production
Integrated system to ensure highest safety and ease of installation

20. Video: World's First Hydrogen-Powered Tram

21. Technology Leadership Manufacturing Expertise
10/25/2017
Summary
From rail switches, to auxiliary power, to primary propulsion, Ballard has the right fuel cell solution for the light rail industry
Fuel cell powered shunt locomotives and trams have already been tested and demonstrated around the world
Ballard FCveloCity® motive modules lead the industry in performance, durability and cost
From 30kW to 200kW with separate air and coolant sub-systems enable easy and flexible integration of components into the bus design and easy access for enhanced serviceability
Demonstrated through exceptional bus availability and fuel cell module lifetime with >20,000 hours of operation of a fuel cell power module in the field without failure.
Technology Leadership
High Performance
Ballard technologies leadership is recognized and field proven through 7 generations of product design and production.
High pressure humidified system providing high performances across a wide operating range.
Manufacturing Expertise
Tier 1 Customers
Automated and continuous manufacturing processes ensure high quality, low cost production to meet customer demand.
Ballard has worked with 10 different system integrators and OEMs to power over 100 buses in 20 cities worldwide.  
Flexible Platform
Proven Durability
Technology Leadership
High Performance
Manufacturing Expertise
Safety Features

22. To learn more, contact Ballard at marketing@ballard.com