mar 9, 2021 - (CANADA) Canadian Pacific (CP) - North america 1st hydrogen-powered line-haul freight locomotive by retrofitting

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Through its Hydrogen Locomotive Program, CP will develop North America’s first hydrogen-powered line-haul freight locomotive by retrofitting a formerly diesel-powered locomotive with Ballard hydrogen fuel cells. The fuel cells will work with battery technology to power the locomotive’s electric traction motors. Once operational, CP will conduct rail service trials and qualification testing to evaluate the technology’s readiness for the freight-rail sector.

https://www.ballard.com/about-ballard/newsroom/news-releases/2021/03/09/ballard-fuel-cells-to-power-cp-hydrogen-locomotive-program