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VANCOUVER, B.C., Mar 29, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ballard Power
(NASDAQ:BLDP)(TSE:BLD.)

Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP)(TSE:BLD.) announced today that it has
received a $3.4-million (US$2.2-million) order from Nissan Motor Company for
Mark 900 Series Fuel Cell Power Modules and support services.


0229 NEW YORK, March 29 (Reuters) - Shares of fuel-celldeveloper Ballard
Power Systems Inc. jumped nearly 10 percent in early trading on Thursday
after the company announced itssecond order this week from a major car
maker. Ballard said it had received a C$3.4 million (US$2.2million) order
from Japan's Nissan Motor Co. <7201.T> for Mark900 Series Fuel Cell Power
Modules and support services. On Monday Ballard said it had signed a
contract to provideGermany's DaimlerChrysler (NYSE: DCX) with fuel cellsfor
30 buses in 2002 and 2003.

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