SALZGITTER, GERMANY — Germany successfully conducted trials of the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission train in March. <br /> <br />The train, known as the Coradia iLint, was created by French company Alstom. It can travel up to 140 km per hour and has the capacity to carry 300 passengers. <br /> <br />The fuel cells on top of the train combine hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity, which is then transferred to the lithium ion batteries inside the train. <br /> <br />The train only emits steam and water as byproducts, and is also 60% quieter than traditional diesel trains. <br /> <br />Five states in Germany will buy a total of 60 hydrogen-powered trains. Other countries including the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and the U.K. have also expressed interest in the train.
