News Releases
February 23, 2017
Westport Receives Visit from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Governor General of Canada
A Recognition of Westport’s Innovative Capabilities in Sustainable Transportation Solutions
Westport is pleased to announce that His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and extra delegates will visit Westport’s installation facility inwards the Volvo Car assembly plant in Gothenburg, Sweden
February 7, 2017
Westport and Volvo Car Expand V90 Bi-Fuel into Belgium and Luxembourg
Significant market chance with planned expansion in Europe
Westport AB (“Westport”), a Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport Fuel Systems”) company, today announced that Volvo Car will expand the Bi-Fuel version of its fresh V90 station wagon in Belgium and Luxembourg.
January 11, 2017
Westport Fuel Systems Commends Fresh Probe Outlining Pump-to-Wheels Methane Emissions from the Natural Gas-Fueled Heavy-Duty Transportation Sector
Next Generation Technologies Significantly Reduce Methane Emissions
Westport Fuel Systems today commended the publication of a fresh examine by West Virginia University scientists at the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engines and Emissions (“CAFEE”) quantifying methane emissions from heavy-duty natural gas-powered vehicles and refueling stations.
Volvo Car Launches Fresh V90 BiFuel Station Wagon
Leverages same Westport natural gas technology as award-winning sports wagon
Volvo Car will launch the BiFuel version of its fresh V90 station wagon. This vehicle is based on the same engine technology as the Volvo V60 sports wagon which recently won 2nd place in the Best Environmental Car in Sweden – company car category.
Westport Secures CARB Certification for Dedicated CNG Ford Transit Vehicles and F-150 Trucks
California Air Resources Board certifies emission-reducing Westport WiNG™ Power System used in popular vehicle models
Westport has received certification from CARB for the dedicated CNG Westport WiNG™ Power System used in the Ford Transit Cargo Van and Passenger Wagon, and the F-150 truck for model year 2016.
January Nineteen, 2016
Westport Secures EPA Certification for the Dedicated CNG and Bi-fuel CNG Ford F-150
Environmental Protection Agency certifies Westport’s emission-reducing WiNG™ Power System
Westport has received certification from the EPA for the dedicated CNG and bi-fuel CNG Westport WiNG™ Power System models of the Ford Five.0L F-150 trucks for model year 2016.
January 12, 2016
Westport and Volvo Car Belux Launch Bi-Fuel Volvo V60 in Belgium and Luxembourg
Westport launches Bi-Fuel Volvo cars in Belgium and Luxembourg in connection with Volvo Car Belux. Unveiled for the Belgium market today at the 94th European Motor Demonstrate in Brussels, the two thousand sixteen Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel car will be available for order at participating Volvo dealers in the region from January 2016.
December Eighteen, 2015
AVL and Westport Sign Agreement to Supply Next-Generation HPDI Technology
AVL’s Global Engineering Capability to Support Rapid Adoption of Advanced Natural Gas Engine Technology
Westport and AVL List GmbH. have entered into an agreement to produce next-generation Westport high pressure direct injection (Westport HPDI™) gas technology.
December 9, 2015
Westport and Gas Technology Institute Awarded $900,000 to Advance Natural Gas Combustion Technology
Westport and the Gas Technology Institute have been awarded US$900,000 towards a program to advance state-of-the-art natural gas combustion technology. The work will feature Westport™ enhanced spark ignited (ESI) natural gas engine technology and demonstrate “High Frequency Corona Discharge Ignition” on an OEM playmate’s engine.
November 9, 2015
Sweden’s FVG to Add four hundred Bi-Fuel Volvo Cars to its Taxi Fleet
Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel to be Deployed Nationwide in Sweden
Westport, together with Volvo Car Sverige and Upplands Motor, announces that Sweden-based Fågelviksgruppen (FVG) has signed an agreement covering the purchase of four hundred Volvo V70 Bi-Fuel taxis with Westport technology and fuel systems including options to purchase up to two hundred forty more.