Vancouver’s Westport teams up with Ford
VANCOUVER, B.C. (June 28, 2001) — After working out a joint venture with Cummins to produce three lines of alternative fuel, spark-ignited engines earlier this year, Vancouver, B.C.-based Westport Innovations has signed an agreement with Ford to develop Westport’s low-emissions natural gas fuel system for light-duty diesel engines.
The agreement continues ongoing talks between Ford and Westport to develop a natural gas engine derived from a production diesel engine for light duty vehicle.
According to Westport, its High Pressure Direct Injection technology enables diesel engines to retain power and fuel efficiency while reducing the output of unwanted emissions such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and carbon dioxide.
Have your say
This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.