tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59747560903195511432024-03-17T20:03:29.463-07:00fuel for thoughtNews about alternative fuels, clean transportation technology, and sustainability.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05807949910480873258noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-4734533511416207262017-02-22T10:08:00.000-08:002017-02-22T10:08:01.425-08:00Westport Fuel Systems Karen Hamberg Receives the United Way President’s Award of DistinctionKaren Hamberg, Vice President of Natural Gas Industry and Government Relations at Westport Fuel Systems, has been presented with the United Way President’s Award of Distinction for her exceptional service to the United Way of the Lower Mainland. Selected in consultation with the United Way Board Chair and Executive, Karen was honoured at the annual Scotiabank Community Spirit Awards in VancouverWestporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-12421376255609819762016-10-17T16:15:00.000-07:002016-10-17T16:15:35.239-07:00Westport Names A-1 as Exclusive Distributor for the Growing Shuttle Bus Market
Westport has named A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems as its exclusive national distributor for compressed natural gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – or propane auto gas - fuel systems targeting the growing shuttle bus market, which utilize the E-450 and F-450/550 chassis.
Shuttle bus with Ford E-450 chassis
A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems has locations in Fresno, California and ElkhartWestporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-91754975956749324092016-09-28T11:02:00.000-07:002016-11-23T12:35:09.263-08:00What’s new with Emissions Regulations for Heavy Duty Trucks?
As the world acknowledges the urgency of reducing total global greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions, governments and regulatory agencies are moving toward the
adoption of programs, polices and rules to achieve required reductions.
Emissions from transportation sources have been identified as the second
largest source of emissions in North America. Heavy duty trucks are known to
make up a Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-2498175899431146112016-09-20T06:35:00.000-07:002016-09-20T06:35:10.767-07:00Karen Hamberg Recognized Nationally for Advancement of Sustainability and Clean Capitalism in CanadaWestport’s Vice President of Natural Gas Industry and Government Relations, Karen Hamberg, has been recognized nationally as a recipient of Canada’s Clean50 for 2017 in the Manufacturing and Transportation sector.
Karen Hamberg, Vice President of Natural Gas Industry and Government Relations
Canada’s prestigious Clean50 Awards are announced annually by Delta Management Group and the Clean50 Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-17951566062443184422016-07-18T13:43:00.001-07:002016-07-18T13:43:31.744-07:00Welcome the new Volvo V90!
On June 23, Volvo
Car announced it will launch a Bi-Fuel version of its new V90 station wagon.
The V90 will supersede the V70 and marks a new era of vehicles with Westport
technology. Based on the same engine technology as the V60 sports wagon, the
V90 will run on compressed natural gas (CNG), biomethane, or petrol and with a
254 horsepower engine, will be the most powerful CNG car on the marketWestporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-39944966214138569712016-04-26T16:09:00.001-07:002016-04-27T15:07:45.604-07:00Driving Down Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On Friday April 22, leaders from 175 countries gathered in New York to sign the Paris Agreement, which was brokered at COP 21 last December. This means that over 85 per cent of the world’s nations have committed to large reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the next 15 years and to actions to limit any increase in global warming to 2°C.
At the signing ceremony, U.S. Secretary of Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-44089158043518033632016-03-10T11:16:00.001-08:002016-03-10T11:17:22.700-08:00Uncertain future for natural gas vehicles? Think again!The future of the natural gas vehicle market in an era of cheap diesel fuel and gasoline was a headline topic at last week’s 2016 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. A record number of fleet owners and managers, OEM reps, equipment suppliers, government delegates and other industry professionals turned up to learn the latest.
Westport’s Brad Douville, VP of Business Development and a Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-8286967734334606142016-02-22T17:15:00.004-08:002016-02-23T10:05:19.593-08:00Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Phil Hill
Inventor, Pioneer, Founder, Educator, Icon
Perhaps once in a generation, an individual makes a contribution that has such a profound and lasting impact on the world and people around them that they become an icon in their field. Dr. Phil Hill, who passed away peacefully on February 17, 2016, was one of these rare people.
Dr. Hill will be remembered as the visionary inventor of HPDI Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-82455778376763383782015-12-09T13:18:00.000-08:002015-12-09T13:19:31.250-08:00Westport Attending COP21 Events in Paris
One of two Canadian companies chosen to showcase innovative climate change solutions
The Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (COP 21), taking place now, is expected to attract more than 40,000 delegates from 195 countries.
As the political leaders leave Paris and policy makers focus on writing the framework, industry has been gathering Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0Paris, France48.856614 2.352221900000017748.6894645 2.0294984000000178 49.0237635 2.6749454000000177tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-42517079502916433962015-12-09T12:46:00.002-08:002015-12-09T12:46:37.824-08:00Westport Presents New Tech and Solutions Set to Boost LPG Uptake Westport’s Bart van Aerle presented two key factors set to positively impact the LPG sector at the Argus European LPG Markets 2015 Conference in London on Wednesday, November 25.
Bart van Aerle, CEO Prins Autogassytemen, presents at Argus Conference in London
Bart covered new developments for transportation solutions, such as Prins Direct LiquiMax and Prins Dieselblend products, that will Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5073509 -0.1277582999999822351.1912379 -0.77320529999998222 51.8234639 0.51768870000001777tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-9347315313033295302015-12-08T16:35:00.002-08:002015-12-08T16:35:54.916-08:00Sustainable Building Meets Alternative Fuel Vehicles at Greenbuild 2015
In November, alternative energy and the building industry met in Washington, D.C. at Greenbuild, a premier event for sustainable building that includes conferences, education, and an exposition. Westport was there, featuring alternative fuel vehicles on display for two of our industry partners.
A Westport WiNG CNG-equipped Ford Transit Cargo Van was on display in the Ford booth at Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0Washington, DC, USA38.9071923 -77.03687070000000938.7094713 -77.3595942 39.1049133 -76.714147200000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-84864715715214654352015-11-12T13:53:00.001-08:002015-11-12T13:57:47.467-08:00Westport Teams with CleanFuel USA for Propane Autogas-Powered 2016 Ford F-150 to Boost Fleet Sustainability Efforts
Supporting Westport’s introduction of the F-150
propane truck this summer, we’re announcing our agreement with CleanFUEL USA®, an industry leader in propane autogas
technology, to serve as a supplier for the Westport WiNG™
2016 Ford 5.0L F-150. The Westport WiNG™ Power System will employ the CleanFUEL
USA Liquid Propane Injection (LPI®) technology. Westport's F-150 with propane (also known as Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-59248199633454199122015-09-25T14:54:00.001-07:002015-09-25T14:54:24.086-07:00Westport Helps Cyclists Stay on Course during the Road World Championships
Cycling’s pinnacle event, the Road World Championships – also known as Worlds – is underway in
Richmond, Virginia, USA and Westport’s Ford Transit van is on the move shuttling cyclists to and from their races.
Cycling’s pinnacle event, the Road World Championships – also known as Worlds – is under way in
Richmond, Virginia, USA and Westport’s Ford Transit van is on Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0Richmond, VA, USA37.5407246 -77.436048137.339233099999994 -77.758771599999989 37.7422161 -77.1133246tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-87728396846406892282015-09-16T10:28:00.001-07:002015-09-16T16:19:05.022-07:00NGV Industry Shares Latest Developments at NGV Show in Denver
The who’s who of the natural gas vehicle (NGV) industry in North America is gathered this week in Denver, Colorado for the North American Natural Gas Vehicle Conference and Expo, hosted by NGV America.
Attendees visit the Westport booth at NGV Show 2015 in Denver
Two speakers from Westport will present at this year’s conference. Brad Douville will present methane as a Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0Denver, CO, USA39.7392358 -104.99025139.3486558 -105.635698 40.1298158 -104.344804tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-20786237520858534692015-09-09T12:52:00.002-07:002015-09-09T12:54:12.752-07:00Making the Most of Your Fleet Budget: Alternative Fuel Vehicles & Other Savings
It’s budget time. Fleet managers are focused on their fleets and identifying savings to optimize operations for 2016 and beyond.
Here are some tips to facilitate the budgeting process and uncover opportunities to contain costs:
Leverage Volume & Vehicle Service
Fleet managers may be able to negotiate rebates from their vehicle maintenance providers based on volume. By developing a list Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-83358323728485841042015-08-30T09:14:00.000-07:002015-08-30T09:14:00.589-07:00Collins Bus Delivers First NEXBUS® CNG Type A School Bus to Pennsylvania School District
New natural gas-powered buses feature the Westport WiNG Power System.
Collins Bus Corporation has delivered the first four production units of its new NEXBUS® compressed natural gas (CNG) Type A school bus to the Lower Merion School District in Montgomery County, Pa. With more than half of its 117 vehicle fleet fueled by CNG, the Lower Merion School District boasts one of the largest fleets ofWestporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-48768565009301485092015-08-19T17:52:00.000-07:002015-08-28T14:47:16.552-07:00LNG to Meet More U.S. Fleet Needs with Tax FixWhy are some U.S. fleets eager for winter? This summer’s big news for liquefied natural gas (LNG) means fleets running on the fuel will benefit beginning this winter. A new law in the United States was enacted to bring LNG excise taxes measured in line with diesel on an energy basis – using diesel gallon equivalents (DGE). The new law will effect January 1, 2016.
Instead of being charged tax byWestporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-63977009916994686412015-08-04T16:51:00.001-07:002015-08-27T17:57:55.859-07:00Back-to-School Is Easy with Collins Type A School Bus Featuring Westport WiNG
Largest Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier Delivers Solutions with Collins Bus Corporation
The Back-to-School season is here and school districts are busy planning for the next academic year. For some school systems new transportation budgets may be identified, while others may need to replace old school buses unexpectedly.
In either case, school districts and municipalities are increasingly Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-60292896709850713122015-07-14T10:56:00.001-07:002015-07-15T10:41:37.464-07:00Introducing Ford F-150 with Liquid Propane Alternative Fuel for Fleets
Alternative Fuel Provider Adds Diversity and Stability to Fleet Customers’ Supply Chain Plus the Convenience of an Underbody Tank
For fleet managers considering the popular Ford F-150 pickup truck, Westport now offers two alternative fuel options. Introducing a new dedicated, liquid propane system, along with Westport’s compressed natural gas (CNG) package for 2016 Ford 5.0L F-150 trucks.Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-61223336723565941642015-06-18T15:56:00.001-07:002015-06-18T16:05:29.663-07:00Westport aftermarket systems show Autopromotec visitors high performance capabilities
Offering high performance solutions for drivers are an Emer diesel duel fuel for heavy-duty and Prins LPG system for direct injection light-duty petrol engines
In Italy in May, Westport attended Autopromotec, a leading aftermarket event, showcasing its Prins and Emer brands.
Both Westport brands offer systems for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, or autogas) and Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-77564584820508085072015-05-28T18:56:00.003-07:002015-06-05T11:37:19.027-07:00Bi-fuel Volvo V60 Hits the Road for World Gas Conference in ParisOn May 29, a brand new bi-fuel Volvo V60 leaves Göteborg, Sweden to visit Volvo dealers on the route to the World Gas Conference (WGC) 2015. Destination: Paris, France. The bi-fuel Volvo V60 and Westport representatives will visit dealers in Germany and Belgium, and reach Paris on May 31.
2016 bi-fuel Volvo V60
Westport’s new combustion technology in Volvo Car Group’s new Drive-E powertrain Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-74536508094923663732015-05-21T17:53:00.001-07:002015-05-22T10:38:51.224-07:00Bi-fuel Volvo V70 shows off during trip to Ireland with Gas NetworksRodger O’Connor is an expert at finding solutions to problems. An engineer by training, his current challenge is to develop a market for natural gas transportation across Ireland, creating an environment friendly for both fueling stations and vehicles.
Rodger with the bi-fuel Volvo V70 on arrival in Ireland
In April, Rodger – Commercial Innovation Analyst with Gas Networks Ireland – decided Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-73904554255319726502015-05-15T11:35:00.000-07:002015-05-15T11:39:52.210-07:00Natural gas vehicles and Lone Star State hospitality for ACT Expo attendees
With a number of new product announcements for Westport and Cummins Westport, and a tour of our local installation facility, this year’s Alternative Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) in Dallas was a busy event for Westport.
Westport's Paul Shaffer with the 2016 Ford F-150 at ACT Expo
Leading this year’s ACT Expo announcements was Ford’s unveiling of the model year 2016 Ford F-150, Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-70167930586961483962015-04-24T13:49:00.000-07:002015-04-24T13:51:06.457-07:00Westport Parts + Service Debuts at Automechanika in Chicago
Westport Parts + Service: combining technology, market experience and OE manufacturing excellence.
Natural gas vehicle fleets and drivers require the highest quality parts and service available to maintain their alternative fuel engine systems. Westport Parts + Service—a new division of Westport Innovations—is launching this week at Automechanika in Chicago. Automechanika Chicago is the Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974756090319551143.post-29772382101708521032015-04-17T14:28:00.004-07:002015-04-24T13:49:55.007-07:00Energy Futures: Shell's Powering Progress and Eco-Marathon Events in Detroit
Panel Speakers at "Rethinking Mobility in an Urban World" (photo courtesy Shell)
By 2050, three-quarters of the world will live in urban centers. Cities could soon consume as much as 80 percent of the global energy supply. On April 9, 2015, with Detroit as the backdrop, Shell convened a group of leaders from business, academia, NGOs, and government to focus on the “urban nexus” - the vital Westporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047199774195016283noreply@blogger.com0