Westport Innovations Inc

Transportation Industry Products

Sunfleet Car Sharing Offers Latest Volvo Powertrain in Its Bi-Fuel Fleet

GÃ-TEBORG, Sweden - - Westport Delivers First 2016 Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel Cars - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, today announced delivery of the first 2016 Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel cars to key customer Sunfleet, a Volvo car sharing organization in Sweden. A total of 42 vehicles will be delivered and put into service...

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Material Handling & Storage

Ford Debuts 2016 F-150 with Westport WiNG(TM) Power System

~ New CNG-Capable 2016 Ford F-150 On Display at ACT Expo ~ DALLAS - - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT/NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today plans to offer 2016 Ford F-150 trucks for use with the compressed natural gas (CNG) Westport WiNG™ Power System, and certify to EPA and CARB standards. The first 2016 F-150 featuring the...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Westport Launches New Combustion Technology with Volvo Cars

~ New System Available on 2016 Drive-E Family Engines ~ VANCOUVER- – Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles,-  today announced the introduction of Westport's new combustion technology in Volvo Car Company's new Drive-E powertrain bi-fuel engine. Volvo Cars is the first OEM to feature the new Westport system. It...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Spark-Ignited Natural Gas System suits medium-duty trucks.

Using 100% dedicated natural gas as fuel, Westport™ enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) combustion targets sub-9 L engines for Class 6 and 7 trucks applications, and is also adaptable for sub-2 L applications for automotive and non-automotive applications. System utilizes port injection for optimal cylinder to cylinder control of air fuel ratio, and performance allows 4 L natural gas engine to replace...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Westport Debuts California's Only CARB Certified CNG Ford F-150 at ACT

~Westport WiNG(TM) On Display at ACT Expo ~ LONG BEACH, CA- — Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announces that the only California Air Resources Board and EPA certified Ford F-150, featuring the Westport WiNG(TM) Power System, is being debuted during the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo (ACT) in Long...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Westport and Weichai Launch WP12 Engine and Initiate Development of WD10 Engine with Westport(TM) HPDI 2.0 Technology

~First Shipments Underway with World's Largest Diesel Engine Manufacturer; Next Platform for HPDI Underway in Largest Market for Natural Gas Trucks~ VANCOUVER- — Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles,- today announced the launch of final customer validation units of the next generation Westport high pressure...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Westport and Tata Motors Launch Natural Gas Engine Featuring Westport WP580 Engine Management System

Target Light-Duty Vehicles and Medium-Duty Buses in India VANCOUVER- – Westport Innovations (TSX:WPT /-  NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, and Tata Motors Limited, India's largest automobile company, today launched a new spark-ignited (SI) natural gas 3.8L turbocharged engine featuring the Westport WP580 Engine Management System (EMS)....

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Packaging Products & Equipment

Westport Unveils Next Generation High Pressure Direct Injection (Westport(TM) HPDI 2.0) System

~New Release Provides Unparalleled Performance, Fuel Economy and Value~ VANCOUVER - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, today unveiled its next generation of high pressure direct injection technology platform dubbed Westport™ HPDI 2.0. This new generation of the class-leading natural gas technology will...

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Material Handling & Storage

Pickup Truck is available in natural gas powered version.

Natural gas powered Ford F-150 is available with Westport WiNG™ Power System. Base model, as offered by Ford, comes with factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes hardened valves, valve seats, pistons, and rings, allowing it to operate on either natural gas or gasoline. Westport WiNG powered Ford F-150 will offer options to meet end-users' demands- via various cab, bed, and...

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Material Handling & Storage

Westport and Clean Energy Co-Marketing Program Helps Companies Ramp up Natural Gas Transportation Solutions

LOUISVILLE, KY - Heavy-duty trucking customers- seeking optimal on-board fuel storage, high-performance natural gas- engines, and reliable fueling can benefit from a new joint marketing-  program by Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT/NASDAQ:WPRT) and Clean-  Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ:CLNE) that was announced today in-  Louisville, Kentucky, home of the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS). To...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westport Completes Merger with Fuel Systems

Combination creates innovative, global leader in alternative fuel, engine and vehicle sector; renamed Westport Fuel Systems Inc. VANCOUVER, June 1, 2016 - Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT), a premier global company for the engineering, manufacturing and supply of alternative fuel systems and components, announced today completion of the merger between Westport Innovations Inc....

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Proxy Advisory Firms Have Reaffirmed Recommendation that Fuel Systems Shareholders Vote for the Proposed Merger

Merger Agreement already overwhelmingly approved by Westport shareholders VANCOUVER, May 20, 2016 - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT) ( Westport ), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ( ISS ), a leading independent proxy advisory firm that provides voting recommendations to...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westport Signs Amendment to Merger Agreement with Fuel Systems

Updated agreement reflects current market conditions; provides greater certainty to Westport and Fuel Systems shareholders VANCOUVER - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT) ( Westport ), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today that it has signed an Amendment to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Amendment ) in relation to the proposed...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westport and Fuel Systems Clear Key Milestone in Antitrust Requirements for Proposed Merger

VANCOUVER - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT) ( Westport ), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today that the proposed merger with Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. ( Fuel Systems ) has satisfied the requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. There is no further antitrust clearance required to close the...

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Transportation Industry Products

Sunfleet Car Sharing Offers Latest Volvo Powertrain in Its Bi-Fuel Fleet

GÃ-TEBORG, Sweden - - Westport Delivers First 2016 Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel Cars - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, today announced delivery of the first 2016 Volvo V60 Bi-Fuel cars to key customer Sunfleet, a Volvo car sharing organization in Sweden. A total of 42 vehicles will be delivered and put into service...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions Announce Intention to Merge

COMPELLING MERGER CREATES SCALE AND COMBINES COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES, DEVELOPMENT FOCUS AND GLOBAL CUSTOMER AND PRODUCT MIX • The Merger will create a premier alternative fuel vehicle and engine company with expanded product and technology portfolio • Complementary technologies and expertise, with the combined company conducting business in more than 70 countries • Combined company to...

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Material Handling & Storage

Ford Debuts 2016 F-150 with Westport WiNG(TM) Power System

~ New CNG-Capable 2016 Ford F-150 On Display at ACT Expo ~ DALLAS - - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT/NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today plans to offer 2016 Ford F-150 trucks for use with the compressed natural gas (CNG) Westport WiNG™ Power System, and certify to EPA and CARB standards. The first 2016 F-150 featuring the...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Westport Launches New Combustion Technology with Volvo Cars

~ New System Available on 2016 Drive-E Family Engines ~ VANCOUVER- – Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles,-  today announced the introduction of Westport's new combustion technology in Volvo Car Company's new Drive-E powertrain bi-fuel engine. Volvo Cars is the first OEM to feature the new Westport system. It...

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Mechanical Power Transmission

Spark-Ignited Natural Gas System suits medium-duty trucks.

Using 100% dedicated natural gas as fuel, Westport™ enhanced spark-ignited (ESI) combustion targets sub-9 L engines for Class 6 and 7 trucks applications, and is also adaptable for sub-2 L applications for automotive and non-automotive applications. System utilizes port injection for optimal cylinder to cylinder control of air fuel ratio, and performance allows 4 L natural gas engine to replace...

Read More »
Mechanical Power Transmission

Westport Debuts California's Only CARB Certified CNG Ford F-150 at ACT

~Westport WiNG(TM) On Display at ACT Expo ~ LONG BEACH, CA- — Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announces that the only California Air Resources Board and EPA certified Ford F-150, featuring the Westport WiNG(TM) Power System, is being debuted during the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo (ACT) in Long...

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