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Fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems has acquired Arcola Energy, a UK-based systems engineering company specialising in hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and vehicle systems integration. The purchase price was up to US$40 million, based on the achievement of certain performance milestones. Having more than 10 years of experience integrating Ballard fuel cell engines into powertrains and heavy-duty vehicles, including buses, refuse trucks and trains, Arcola currently has approximately 90 employees based in the UK. Randy MacEwen, Ballard's president and chief executive officer, said: "We continue to focus on simplifying the fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) experience and ease implementation friction points for OEM customers and end-users. |