Natural Gas Now!

Don’t miss Westport’s must-attend natural gas vehicle event and expert panel on March 19

Join Westport for a first-hand experience of the latest in natural gas vehicle technology and fueling infrastructure, on March 19 in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Learn about why the range, options and benefits of NGVs—from pick-up trucks to locomotives—are greater than ever, during the Westport Natural Gas Now open house and panel presentation.

Attendees will get first-hand knowledge about natural gas vehicles, infrastructure, owner experience, and get an up-close-and-personal look at a natural gas powered vehicles, fuel storage solutions and the Westport Kentucky Integration Center.

The expert panel will speak to their experience and answer questions:

• Fleet customer Lynn Lyons on Pioneer Natural Resources’ experience with their fleet of CNG powered 225 Ford F-250 pickups and natural gas heavy duty vehicles.
• Fuel provider Clean Energy’s James Harger on infrastructure – fuel availability is key for fleets. Learn about the resources that are helping fleets transition to natural gas.
• Westport CEO David Demers on why shifting to natural gas makes so much sense, for the economy, the environment and the country.
• Westport Executive Vice President Ian Scott will discuss the latest in natural gas truck and related fueling systems. 

Participants are invited to join us for a lively session to broaden their NGV education, and enjoy some Kentucky hospitality with food and refreshments, while touring Westport’s facility in Louisville.

Activities include:

• Show & shine—kick the tires on a wide range of Westport-powered natural gas vehicles, from Ford pick-ups, to Class 8 trucks, to fueling systems
• Ride & drive—opportunities to drive natural gas powered Ford Super Duty trucks
• Westport Kentucky Integration Center tours 

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Westport Kentucky Integration Center (WKIC) 3661 Collins Lane Louisville, KY 40245

Westport is pleased to offer shuttles to and from Louisville hotels.

Speaker information and registration are online at:

http://www.westport.com/news-events/events/natural-gas-now#register

Grand Opening of the Westport Kentucky Integration Center (WKIC)

One June 26th the Westport Kentucky Integration Center (WKIC) celebrated its official grand opening with staff, distinguished guests, and members of the automotive community. The facility, right next to the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant, is the assembly center for the WiNG™ Power System, which integrates into Ford F-250 and F-350 pickup trucks to enable them to run on both gasoline and CNG (bi-fuel).

(L-R: Mike Biagi, John LaPetz, George Burgess, Carolyn Tandy, Dr. Ted Smith, Ian Scott and John Howell)

Several Westporters and local dignitaries gathered inside the plant for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. The establishment of WKIC marks not only an investment in the Louisville community and growing automotive industry, but also a visible demand for natural gas vehicles that help reduce the U.S.’s dependency on foreign oil.

Fun Fact: The Mayor of Louisville officially proclaimed June 26 as Westport LD Ribbon Cutting Day!



By opening the facility right across from the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant, the trucks can easily be sent to the WKIC to be fitted with the components required to allow them to run on both fuels and then returned to Ford for distribution to authorized dealerships.

Thank you to the city of Louisville for the warm welcome, and to all those who visited us on our opening day!