Westport and Fuel Systems Solutions Announce Merger

VANCOUVER, BC and NEW YORK, NY -- Westport Innovations Inc. and Fuel Systems Solutions Inc. on Tuesday jointly announced the companies have entered into a merger agreement to create an alternative fuel vehicle and engine company. The move comes after the two companies combined lost US$43.7 million in the first half of 2015, according to Transport Topics newspaper. Westport has a publicly stated goal of reaching break even by the middle of 2016 and the merger would only strengthen the company's ability to meet this goal, said a news release. The companies anticipate closing the transaction in the fourth quarter of 2015. Westport and Fuel Systems will operate as separate companies until that time.

EPA certifies Westport’s Ford Transit modification

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Westport also expects California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification soon in 2015.

Cummins Westport changes management, board of directors

VANCOUVER, BC- Cummins Westport (CWI) has made changes to both its board of directors and management in accordance with the terms of the 50/50 joint venture agreement between Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc.

Environmental tax breaks ease technology costs – in the U.S.

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations revealed the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed tax credit eligibility for buyers of Westport's liquefied natural gas (LNG) system for heavy-duty Class 8 trucks.

Westport expands beyond California ports

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations has made inroads in the heavy-duty truck market largely due to California's Clean Port Truck Program, but are now branching out.

LNG-FUELLED PETERBILTS

Three factory-installed LNG configurations available through partnership with Westport Innovations

Westport and Volvo to team up on natural gas system

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations and Volvo have entered into an agreement to collaborate on heavy duty natural gas engines and the associated supply chain.

Cummins Recalls 25,000 Natural Gas Engines

COLUMBUS, IN - Engine manufacturers Cummins and Cummins Westport are recalling 25,013 Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISLX12 G engines because of a potential issue with the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Westport, Delphi Join to Advance Natural Gas Tech

VANCOUVER, BC - Natural Gas engine experts Westport Innovations and auto-parts giant Delphi are teaming up to advance natural gas technology.

Westport backed for 2010 engine development

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations has been awarded US$2.25 million in funding to build engines fit for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2010 emission standards.

Natural gas Sterlings delivered to ports

LONG BEACH, Ca. -- Some 132 owner-operators contracted to California Cartage are now driving near-zero-emission Sterling Set-Back 113 tractors in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

American program could reap rewards for Westport

VANCOUVER -- In an effort to reduce fuel consumption in transportation the U.S. Department of Energy is willing to spend $300 million, and one B.C. manufacturer is hoping to cash in.

Westport shuffles personnel

VANCOUVER -- As Westport Innovations' largest procurement for LNG trucks at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach edges to completion, the alternative engine maker's COO will move into an advisory role and a new CFO is appointed.

Westport project puts price on engine output

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations Inc. has teamed up with Gr??ter Consulting to launch a program to monetize the carbon emission reductions associated with Cummins Westport (CWI) and Westport HD natural gas engines.

Marketing veteran joins B.C. engine outfit

VANCOUVER -- Westport Innovations appointed Tony Picarello vice-president of sales and marketing of its Global Heavy-Duty Business Unit, in an effort to capitalize on the company's recent growth.