General Motors, Wabtec Announce Partnership on Electric and Hydrogen Powered Trains
Wabtec, a transit equipment and systems manufacturer, announced a partnership with General Motors to incorporate GM's battery and hydrogen fuel cell technology in electric, zero-emissions trains. Eric Gebhardt, Wabtec's chief technology officer, told Cheddar the partnership formed over their priorities in terms of reducing climate change impact and enhancing safety standards. He said Wabtec’s GM battery-powered locomotives will likely come to market by 2023 or 2024. Subscribe to Cheddar Now on YouTube: https://chdr.tv/NowYT