Westport brands to display at GasShow Warsaw in Poland March 5-6, 2015

Westport brands offer fleets direct injection liquefied petroleum gas (LPG, or propane autogas) systems for mono, bi- and dual fuel applications, compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems, components and more.

Westport has a strong background in engineering the most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles for OEM customers. Therefore Westport – including Prins, Emer, OMVL, Valtek – can offer you an even bigger range of high quality products optimized for CO2 reduction, particulate reduction and saving fuel costs.

Natural Gas is on a Roll - "Go With Natural Gas" Workshops

Guest blog post by Cameron Rittich
Western Hub Program Manager, Go with Natural Gas

The transport sector is increasingly interested in natural gas engines and the cost savings, environmental benefits, and noise reduction possible through their use. The Go with Natural Gas Hub in conjunction with the PIT Group (a group of FPInnovations) is determined to support this trend by encouraging its members, every organization in the transport industry and fleets, to take advantage of natural gas for medium and heavy duty trucks, by attending specialized workshops focused on natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

The workshops are free of charge and will provide information on:

• Comparing the properties, price, and environmental footprint of natural gas to that of diesel 
• Factors to consider when determining whether NGVs are suited for your needs 
• Evaluating your options and available technologies for filling stations 
• Considerations for maintenance facility modification or new construction 
• A fleet case study from an early adopter 

Westport’s Industrial Engines at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2014

Westport’s latest addition to its alternative fuel industrial engines, a 3.8L engine that operates on either liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or natural gas (NG), was on display in Tokyo, Japan this week at the Logis-Tech Tokyo 2014 Material Handling and Logistics Exhibition.

The event featured over 400 companies and approximately 55,000 exhibitors in a wide variety of categories, such as industrial vehicles, storage and transportation services and third-party logistics.

Westport's Brian Chisholm (centre) and Jun Chung (left) chat with Yukio Hase, Deputy General Manger, Development with Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co. Ltd,  about the various applications for Westport's
natural gas and propane-powered industrial engines at Logis-Tech 2014.

Capable of producing 100 kilowatts of power and 347 N-m of torque, Westport’s 3.8L engine offers high performance and low emissions using advanced automotive technology.

Westport now offers companies with equipment in the material handling and logistics industries a choice of either the 2.4L or 3.8L engines. Both of the Westport industrial engines are based on Hyundai automotive engine platforms, with the Westport fuel system installed in Busan, South Korea.

These alternative fuel engines are available for use with:

• Forklifts 
• Power generation 
• Construction vehicles, such as small front-end loaders and excavators 
• Municipal vehicles, such as street sweepers 
• Airport service vehicles, such as luggage and handling trucks 
• Irrigation systems 
• Oilfield applications 

Westport was one of over 400 companies exhibiting at Logis-Tech Tokyo 2014.

For more information on Westport's industrial engines visit:

http://www.westport.com/products/engines/2point4/overview