MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 4, 2008 -- Hydrogenics Corporation (Toronto:HYG.TO - News)(NasdaqGM:HYGS - News), a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cell systems, today announced that it was awarded a contract to deliver two hydrogen powered fuel cell buses to Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, a public transit operator in the North Rhine Westphalia region of Germany. The buses are anticipated to be put into service by Vestische in 2009 and provide daily bus service in the German cities of Herten and Bottrop. Once delivered, Hydrogenics will have placed a total of nine hydrogen powered fuel cell buses in Europe including three buses for the HyChain Mini-Trans project. The project is being supported by the German State of North Rhine Westphalia and the European Union through the HyChain Mini-Trans project.

"Hydrogen powered fuel cell buses for standard daily transit demonstrate the move of hydrogen into the energy mainstream. When deployed with a hydrogen powered fuel cell, the buses enjoy greater operating distance over a battery only bus, enhanced operating performance and faster refill time compared to a battery-only propulsion vehicle," said Daryl Wilson, President and CEO of Hydrogenics.

About Hydrogenics

Hydrogenics Corporation (www.hydrogenics.com) is a globally recognized developer and provider of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products and services, serving the growing industrial and clean energy markets of today and tomorrow. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Hydrogenics has operations in North America, Europe and Asia.

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