Key Developments For Westport Innovations Inc.
Westport Innovations Inc. (WPRT.O) (Consolidated Issue listed on NASDAQ Global Market)
Westport Innovations Inc. Announces Cooperation With Volvo
Westport Innovations Inc. announced that Volvo has entered into an agreement with Westport as a Tier 1 Development Supplier for its heavy duty natural gas engines and associated supply chain. Westport will supply its Westport HD technology and work together with the Gothenburg, Sweden engine manufacturer to qualify appropriate suppliers consistent with Volvo volume and quality expectations.
Cummins Westport Inc. A Joint Venture Of Cummins Inc. And Westport Innovations Inc. Announces Daimler Trucks North America Introduces Natural Gas Powered Vehicle With Cummins Westport Engine
Cummins Westport Inc. a joint venture of Cummins Inc. and Westport Innovations Inc. announced that Daimler Trucks North America will offer the ISL G Natural Gas (NG) engine in the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 truck in a total of six LNG and CNG tractor/truck configurations. The rollout begins today with an LNG tractor for port and regional haul applications. The Cummins Westport ISL G, an 8.9 litre stoichiometric cooled-exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) engine, meets 2010 EPA emissions today, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and offers top-level performance and efficiency. Later in 2009, a CNG version of the tractor is expected to be offered, followed by CNG single axle tractor, 4X2 and 6X2 truck, and vocational configurations. It is expected that the entire natural gas offering will be available by the end of 2010.
Westport Innovations Inc. Appoints Roe East as President
Westport Innovations Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Roe C. East as President.
Westport Innovations Inc. And Cummins Inc.'s Joint Venture Cummins Westport Inc. Announces Order For 260 Natural Gas Engines
Westport Innovations Inc. and Cummins Inc.'s joint venture Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) announced that North American Bus Industries, Inc. has ordered 260 compressed natural gas CWI ISL G engines for CompoBus buses.
Westport Innovations Inc. And Cummins Inc.'s Joint Venture Cummins Westport Inc. And Cummins India Ltd. Announce Order for 3,125 Natural Gas Engines
Westport Innovations Inc. and Cummins Inc.'s joint venture Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) and Cummins India Ltd, announced that the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has ordered 3,125 natural gas buses equipped with CWI's B Gas Plus engines. The 230 horsepower B Gas Plus engines, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), are licensed by CWI and manufactured by CIL.
