Westport Innovations
Canadian multinational vehicle drivetrain manufacturer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Westport Innovations (Nasdaq: WPRT, TSX: WPRT) is a company that develops alternative fuel, low-emissions technologies to allow engines to operate on clean-burning fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen and biofuels such as landfill gas.[1] Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where the company was founded, Westport also has facilities in France, Sweden, Italy, China, Australia and the United States.
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Industry | technology |
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Founded | 1980s |
Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Area served | France Sweden Italy China Australia United States |
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Westport is best known for its technology that allows the diesel engine to operate on natural gas without modifications to the engine's combustion chamber.[1]