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Investments - Capital contribution commitments (Details) - Weichai Ballard JV $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
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Disclosure of joint ventures [line items] |
Total capital contributions | $ 64,121
Less than 1 year |
Disclosure of joint ventures [line items] |
Total capital contributions | 20,839
1-3 years |
Disclosure of joint ventures [line items] |
Total capital contributions | 34,198
4-5 years |
Disclosure of joint ventures [line items] |
Total capital contributions | $ 9,084

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