Westport awarded $33M development program by global heavy truck manufacturer

Westport Fuel Systems announced that it has been awarded a development program by a global heavy truck manufacturer to adapt its Next Generation LNG HPDI fuel system to meet the Euro 7 emissions requirements for heavy-duty vehicle applications. The value of the development program is estimated to be $33M and will be funded by the original equipment manufacturer, or OEM. Work on the program is already underway with a targeted launch of the new LNG and liquified biomethane fueled product within a few years. The Euro 7 standards are aimed at reducing air pollution from road transport, addressing pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, by lowering emissions limits from new motor vehicles sold in the European Union, versus the standards currently set out in Euro VI. Final agreement on the new regulation remains outstanding, but for heavy-duty vehicles the European Commission’s proposal is to implement the new standards from mid-2027.