Established in 2018, Westerville-based AMPS Traction manufactures new and repowered all-battery locomotives for rail and heavy-industry customers. Its small engineering team develops FRA-compliant battery-electric solutions for applications ranging from industrial switching to scenic railways, including a patent-pending suspension system that cushions battery packs during coupling and switching. AMPS Traction’s G9 locomotive entered regular revenue service with Newburgh & South Shore Railroad in 2025.
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VoltifyVoltify is building a complete energy system for freight rail, pairing battery-electric locomotives with charging and microgrid infrastructure. Its approach retrofits diesel locomotives during standard overhaul cycles and uses grid-independent energy networks along rail corridors, extending power to nearby industrial sites as well as trains.PHILADELPHIA, PA
American Battery Solutions IncAmerican Battery Solutions Inc. designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery systems for commercial, fleet, industrial, and transportation applications. Founded in 2019 by battery-industry veteran Subhash Dhar and acquired by Komatsu in 2023, the company operates a battery innovation and engineering center in Lake Orion, Michigan, and a battery manufacturing center in Springboro, Ohio.SPRINGBORO, OH
Dayton-Phoenix Group, IncSince 1939, Dayton-Phoenix Group has designed and manufactured electrical and mechanical systems for heavy industry, with roots in Dayton and a particular focus on rail, mining, and off-highway equipment. Its made-to-spec work spans durable equipment components and newer electrification systems, including VOLT, a portable battery solution that helps operators hybridize existing locomotives rather than replace them. The privately held company has more than 750,000 square feet of vertically integrated manufacturing space across the United States and supports customers through repair, remanufacturing, and engineering from concept through production.DAYTON, OH
Forsee PowerFounded in 2011, Forsee Power designs, manufactures and integrates smart, modular battery systems for commercial and industrial electric mobility. Its batteries power everything from buses and rail vehicles to off-highway equipment and light electric vehicles, backed by 21 years of battery-business experience and five manufacturing facilities across three continents. The company has equipped more than 5,200 heavy vehicles and 150,000 light vehicles, with North American manufacturing presence in Ohio.HILLIARD, OH