Hydrogen Mobility for Sustainable Heavy-Duty Transport, Westport Unveils Game-Changing Technology in Brussels
September 28 2022 - 06:42PM
GlobeNewswire Inc.
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“
Westport” or the
“
Company”) (TSX: WPRT / Nasdaq: WPRT) a global
leader in low-emissions alternative fuel transportation
technologies, unveiled today in Brussels to an audience of policy
makers and industry representatives, its new H2 HPDI™ fuel system
for heavy-duty vehicles that is expected to substantially reduce
CO2 emissions in alignment with EU decarbonisation goals.
Westport’s hydrogen solution delivers greater energy efficiencies
while allowing continuity with existing engines and manufacturing
assets.
This announcement comes at a critical time for
Europe as it seeks to progress towards its decarbonisation targets
across all sectors, including road transport. The technology
presented today by Westport is intended to contribute by unlocking
the potential of hydrogen in the mobility sector.
Increased Efficiencies, Technological
Continuity
Hydrogen engines equipped with Westport’s H2
HPDI fuel system offer high performance and efficiency across the
power range, resulting in the following benefits for long-haul
heavy-duty trucks:
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Up to 20 percent more power, 15 percent more torque, and 10 percent
higher efficiency than diesel
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Near-zero CO2 emissions
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Continuity with existing technology, allowing for rapid
deployment
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Commonality with existing manufacturing assets
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Lower cost to achieve CO2 abatement than fuel cell vehicles
A Decarbonisation Journey
for Heavy-Duty Transport in
Europe
“Our technology achieves better performance than
diesel engines, with near-zero CO2 emissions. By maximizing the
efficiency potential with hydrogen, H2 HPDI fuel systems result in
cost-effective CO2 reductions for fleets and society”, said David
Johnson, CEO, Westport Fuel Systems. “This is why
we hope that the Commission and Member States will prioritise the
availability of green hydrogen for the transport sector in the
coming years and support engine technology advances that will be
key for the development of the whole hydrogen transportation
market”.
Driving
Innovation to
Power a
Cleaner
Tomorrow
Driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow
is Westport’s mission. The hydrogen-fueled internal combustion
engines using Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system, achieve the high
performance needed by commercial fleets, experience it with its
biomethane HPDI fuel system, which is on the road today. Thanks to
this experience and know-how, Westport believes that the H2 HPDI
technology presented today will help the European industry reach
the CO2 reduction targets set for 2030 and beyond, creating a
greener future for heavy-duty vehicles in Europe.
About Westport Fuel Systems
At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving
innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are a leading supplier
of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for clean,
low-carbon fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas,
propane, and hydrogen to the global automotive industry. Our
technology delivers the performance and fuel efficiency required by
transportation applications and the environmental benefits that
address climate change and urban air quality challenges.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with operations in Europe,
Asia, North America, and South America, we serve our customers in
more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands.
At Westport Fuel Systems, we think ahead. For more information,
visit www.wfsinc.com.
For more information, contact:
Government RelationsT: +33 6 84 81 60 77
E: media@wfsinc.com
Investor RelationsT: +1
604-718-2046E: invest@wfsinc.com
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