Wrightbus Picks Ballard's FCmove-SC Engine for 2027 Gen 3.0 Hydrogen Buses
In 2027, Wrightbus will integrate Ballard's FCmove-SC hydrogen fuel cell engine into its next-generation StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 double-decker platform, marking a major OEM nomination. The FCmove-SC engine, launched late 2025, delivers higher efficiency, extended durability and a simplified architecture designed to cut transit operators’ total cost of ownership.
1. Wrightbus Nomination of FCmove-SC Engine
Ballard has been formally nominated by Wrightbus to supply its FCmove-SC hydrogen fuel cell engine for the next-generation StreetDeck Hydroliner Gen 3.0 double-decker platform, reinforcing a multi-year partnership. This nomination sets the foundation for series production to begin in 2027.
2. FCmove-SC Engine Features and Benefits
Launched in late 2025, the FCmove-SC engine offers higher electrical efficiency, extended operational durability and a simplified system architecture, targeting lower total cost of ownership for transit agencies. These performance improvements aim to enhance long-range, high-utilization duty cycles compared with battery-electric alternatives.
3. Future Production and Market Impact
Series production of the Gen 3.0 buses powered by FCmove-SC is scheduled for 2027, potentially adding to Ballard-powered fleets that have logged over 300 million kilometers with 98% availability. The long-term rollout could accelerate global hydrogen mobility adoption and drive substantial revenue growth for both companies.