EPA certifies Westport’s 15-litre LNG engine

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VANCOUVER, B.C. — Westport Innovations’ natural gas-powered 15-litre GX 2010 engine has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

The engine complies with EPA2010 emissions standards without the use of credits, the company announced.

“With EPA certification, Westport’s GX engine meets the most stringent current North American emissions standards, in addition to providing fleets the energy security and robust performance the GX is known for,” said Jonathan Burke, vice-president of GX sales and market development at Westport. “2010 trucks with the Westport GX engine, now available for sale to interested customers in North America, will have superior fuel economy while maintaining high reliability and performance.”

 

 

 

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