~ A Recognition of Westport's Innovative
Capabilities in Sustainable Transportation Solutions ~
VANCOUVER, Feb. 23, 2017 /CNW/ - Westport AB
("Westport"), a Westport Fuel Systems Inc. ("Westport
Fuel Systems") (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq:WPRT) company today welcomed
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, His Royal Highness Prince
Carl Philip, and His Excellency the
Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, to its installation facility inside
the Volvo Car assembly plant in Gothenburg, Sweden.
"We were honoured to showcase the mutual interests in
innovation, technology and sustainability to our Royal guests and
the Governor General of Canada,"
said Anders Johansson, Managing
Director, Westport AB.
His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip, His Excellency the Right Honourable
David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and additional delegates toured the
Westport facility where they met with company representatives to
learn about Westport's advanced natural gas technology integrated
with the Volvo Car platform — a concrete example of integrated
production between Canada and
Sweden. Westport and Volvo Car are
working together to provide customers with leading natural gas
technology, great performance and ultimately a low-emissions
profile. The recently launched V90 Bi-Fuel, primarily focused on
taxi and fleet customers, demonstrates this ability to provide both
a superior driving experience and excellent environmental
benefits. This vehicle is based on the same engine technology
as the Volvo V60, another model offered with a Bi-Fuel option,
developed and brought to market through the collaboration of
Westport and Volvo Car.
Royal visitors were also able to see firsthand, components of
Westport High Pressure Direct Injection 2.0 ("Westport™
HPDI") technology, a proprietary low carbon solution for the
transportation sector with the ability to use renewable natural gas
or biomethane. Components of "Westport™ HPDI"
technology were brought on location specifically for their visit to
highlight the spectrum of solutions available from automotive to
heavy duty and high-horsepower applications. Following the tour, a
roundtable discussion took place on innovation and environmental
sustainability.
"The visit by the King of Sweden and Governor General of Canada is a testament to the value Westport
brings to the design, development and production of technology that
reduces emissions from Sweden's
transport sector," said Per-Inge
Kruse, Customer Director, Westport
AB.
"With operations in Sweden and
core technology roots in Canada,
Westport exemplifies strong bilateral relations between the two
countries," said Peter Timring, Director, Operations, Westport AB. "This is further strengthened by
the partnership and support of our two governments."
About Westport
Westport, a division of Westport Fuel Systems Inc., engineers
the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles. We work
with original equipment manufacturers worldwide from design through
to production, creating products to meet the growing demand for
vehicle technology that will reduce both emissions and fuel costs.
To learn more about our business, visit www.westport.com, subscribe
to our RSS feed, or follow us on Twitter @WestportDotCom.
About Westport Fuel Systems
At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a
cleaner tomorrow. We are inventors, engineers, manufacturers and
suppliers of advanced clean-burning fuel systems and components
that can change the way the world moves. Our technology delivers
performance, fuel efficiency and environmental benefits to address
the challenges of global climate change and urban air quality.
Headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries
with leading global transportation and industrial application
brands. At Westport Fuel Systems, we think ahead. For more
information, visit www.wfsinc.com.
SOURCE Westport Fuel Systems Inc.