General Motors Co (GM) will supply electric batteries and hydrogen fuel cell systems for rail supplier Wabtec Corp's locomotives, in a move extending the No. 1 U.S. automaker's reach outside the automotive sector. Wabtec (WAB), based in Pittsburgh, is developing locomotives powered by electric batteries and hydrogen fuel cells in response to rail industry demand to eliminate carbon emissions.
General Motors Co (GM) said on Tuesday the United Auto Workers union is "well positioned" to represent more than 2,300 workers at new U.S. joint venture battery plants with Korea's LG Chem.
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