Ford Trucks partners with Ballard Power Systems to develop a Fuel Cell F-MAX

Ford Trucks has partnered with Ballard Power Systems to develop a Fuel Cell Electric-Powered (FCEV) version of their F-MAX heavy truck.

Canadian-based Ballard Power Systems and Ford Trucks have signed a letter of intent that includes an initial purchase order for two FCmove-XD 120kW fuel cell engines for delivery later this year as part of the EU Horizon Europe ZEFES (Zero Emission Freight EcoSystem). The zero-emission logistics project, will see Ford Trucks collaborate with Ballard on fuel cell supply and development with plans to develop and manufacture the fuel cell-powered F-MAX in Turkey.

The F-MAX will mark Ford Trucks’ first fuel cell-powered vehicle and is expected to commence European Ten-T corridor demonstrations in 2025.

Ford Trucks is currently testing Hydrogen Combustion with an in-house Single Cylinder Research Engine for heavy commercial vehicles for the first time.

Under the "Generation F movement," Ford Trucks is leading a transformation in heavy commercial vehicles by adopting zero-emission, connected, and autonomous technologies.

Ballard Power Systems is part of a roster of strategic partners for the supply and development of fuel cells with Ford Trucks as it aims to create its inaugural FCEV F-MAX truck.