Germany, June 27 -- Siemens Mobility is introducing the next generation of passenger locomotive: The Charger B+AC. An advanced rail solution manufactured in the United States for the North American market, the Siemens Charger B+AC is North America's first battery-electric powered passenger locomotive.With the debut of the Charger B+AC, Siemens Mobility is further expanding its portfolio of alternative propulsion technologies. The company already offers a broad range of drive systems - including the battery-electric Mireo Plus B, the hydrogen-powered Mireo Plus H, and Vectron locomotives with battery modules for hybrid operation. The Charger B+AC adds a new battery-electric solution tailored specifically to the North American passenger rail ...