Westport Reveals CNG Solution for Natural Gas HPDI(TM) Engines and North America's Clean Transportation Future

Executive Summary

• Westport Fuel Systems unveiled a proprietary compressed natural gas (CNG) solution that integrates with its on‑engine HPDI™ fuel system (via joint venture Cespira/Volvo), expanding the addressable market for HPDI beyond LNG.
• The CNG platform leverages high‑pressure storage technology to deliver diesel‑like performance, lower total cost of ownership and reduced greenhouse‑gas emissions for heavy‑duty natural‑gas trucks, with field testing slated for 2026 and commercialization thereafter.
• Demonstration trucks equipped with the new system are already being showcased in Vancouver, and Westport plans additional fleet‑level demos in 2026 to validate performance across diverse operating conditions.

Key Details

• Solution Overview: Proprietary CNG system combined with on‑engine HPDI™ fuel system; designed for markets with abundant pipeline natural gas (e.g., North America).
• Current HPDI Footprint: LNG‑based HPDI technology is commercially deployed in >30 countries, powering >9,000 trucks.
• Technology Benefits: Faster time‑to‑market, optimized system design for reduced lifecycle costs, diesel‑like performance, lower total cost of ownership, and potential to eliminate GHG emissions.
• Testing & Commercialization Timeline: Field testing expected to begin in 2026; path to commercialization to follow later in 2026.
• Demonstration Vehicles: Engineering truck with CNG system already operating in Vancouver; full‑scale demonstration trucks planned for fleet applications in 2026.
• Strategic Partnerships: Solution built on Westport’s joint venture with Volvo Group (Cespira); supported by industry stakeholders such as The Transport Project and Trican Well Services.
• Market Impact Statement: Anticipated to broaden HPDI adoption in North America, offering a lower‑cost, stable‑price alternative to LNG and positioning natural gas as the premier diesel substitute.

Notable Quotes

“Westport is redefining what’s possible for natural gas‑powered transportation,” – Dan Sceli, CEO, Westport Fuel Systems.
“The use of renewable natural gas in transportation has grown by 93% in the past five years… Westport’s CNG solution will introduce a new natural gas technology for the North American market…” – Daniel Gage, President, The Transport Project.

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (introduces a potentially revenue‑generating product line with strategic significance for future growth).