Ballard Customer Demonstrates World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tram

VANCOUVER, Canada and QINGDAO, China, April 7, 2015  - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLD) today announced that the world's first hydrogen fuel cell powered fixed rail electric tram was successfully demonstrated at a ceremonial event held in March at the head office, production and testing facility of CSR Qingdao Sifang Company (CSR Sifang), a Chinese rolling stock manufacturer based in Qingdao, Shandong province.

"This is an exciting demonstration of our world leading fuel cell power modules in a new application," said Randy MacEwen, Ballard's President and CEO. "Clean urban transportation is a high priority in China and this zero-emission prototype fuel cell tram is an important step in demonstrating one solution."

Ballard Inks US$80M+ Deal With Volkswagen

- Transaction deepens strategic partnership  

VANCOUVER, Canada and INGOLSTADT, Germany, Feb. 11, 2015 - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLD) today announced that the Company has entered into a Technology Solutions transaction with Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG, www.volkswagenag.com and Audi AG, www.audi.com) for an aggregate amount of approximately US$80 million for the transfer of certain automotive-related fuel cell intellectual property (IP) and a two-year extension of an engineering services contract.

Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development at AUDI AG and Coordinator of the Technical Development of all brands in the Volkswagen Group said, "Audi, VW and the Volkswagen Group are very pleased with the acquisition of a world-class automotive fuel cell patent portfolio. We believe that this portfolio, together with the combined fuel cell skills and expertise of our group and Ballard, will underpin our ability to play a leading role in fuel cell automotive development and commercialization." 

Quantum Expects to Report Strong Sequential Product Revenue Growth in Fourth Quarter 2014 and Provides Directional Guidance for 2015

- Fourth quarter product sales expected to approximately double the third quarter level reported
- Overall fourth quarter revenues expected between $12 million and $13 million
- Sequential product growth driven by continued execution of storage systems strategy
- Strong revenues complemented by solid order flow - product backlog anticipated to increase during fourth quarter by approximately $3 million to $17.8 million
- Expect strong overall revenue growth in 2015

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 9, 2015 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (QTWW), a leader in natural gas storage systems, integration, and vehicle system technologies, today announced that it expects to report strong sequential revenue growth for its fourth quarter ending December 31, 2014.

Quantum Delivers Hydrogen Dispensing System to Linde for a Retail Fueling Station in West Sacramento, CA

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Dec 15, 2014 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (QTWW), a global leader in natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, in partnership with Linde North America, announces the first hydrogen dispensing system that measures hydrogen mass with connectivity to retail interface and user friendly payment features. The system was installed in West Sacramento and was unveiled at a grand opening hosted by the California Fuel Cell Partnership, Ramos Oil and Linde.

"For over a decade of development and prototyping, we have achieved the breakthrough of measuring and dispensing hydrogen fuel for commercial use in fuel-cell vehicles," said Brian Olson, CEO of Quantum Technologies. "We are pleased with the results of our agreement with Linde and can expect further joint development efforts to the changing industry and standards," continued Mr. Olson.