Forsee Power and Wabtec Collaborate to Equip Locomotives

Under the partnership, Wabtec will integrate Forsee Power’s advanced battery systems into its battery-electric locomotive platforms.

The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on integrating Forsee Power’s PULSE PLUS RAIL battery systems into Wabtec’s locomotive platforms. The goal is to improve performance, increase reliability, and reduce overall ownership costs.

Forsee Power brings extensive experience in battery technology, rail focused research and development, global aftersales support and manufacturing capabilities in Ohio, helping meet Buy America requirements.

Wabtec is a leading manufacturer of freight locomotives and is focused on improving the safety, reliability and cost efficiency of rail transportation through innovation and collaboration. In 2021, the company introduced the worlds first battery electric freight locomotive, marking an important step forward in the electrification of rail freight.

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Forsee Power’s PULSE PLUS RAIL battery system is built using Toshiba’s latest-generation LTO battery cells. It offers a long lifespan of up to 20 years, high power output, and supports voltages of up to 1500 VDC. The battery system is designed for locomotive applications and can also support fast-charging operations.

About Forsee Power

Founded by Christophe Gurtner, Forsee Power is a company that develops battery systems for commercial and industrial electric vehicles, including light vehicles, off-highway equipment, buses, trucks, and trains. The company operates across Europe, Asia, and North America, where it designs, assembles and supplies battery and energy management systems built with durable battery cells. Forsee Power also provides installation, commissioning, and maintenance services both on site, and remotely. Its battery systems are already used in more than 5,500 heavy vehicles and 150,000 light electric vehicles.

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