Westport Optimizes Alternative Fuel Options for Fleets by Providing Ford 5.0L F-150 with Dedicated Propane Package

~Alternative Fuel Provider Adds Greater Diversity and Stability to Fleet Customers' Supply Chain~

VANCOUVER, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT /NASDAQ:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, today announced the company will offer dedicated, liquid propane systems for 2016 Ford 5.0L  F-150 trucks. This new liquid propane system will be offered in addition to Westport's compressed natural gas (CNG) package for 2016 Ford F-150 trucks. Both fuel options are part of the Westport WiNG™ Power System and are expected to be certified to EPA and CARB standards.

"We understand that many fleets use different types of alternative fuels based on availability and business needs," said Paul Shaffer, vice president and managing director of Westport's Dallas operations. "By offering dedicated liquid propane in addition to bi-fuel and dedicated CNG vehicles, we are evolving to a full-service alternative fuel provider for fleets operating the popular Ford F-150 pickup truck. We are putting the needs of fleets first and delivering stability to our customers' supply chain by offering diverse alternative fuel options."

Westport is taking advantage of Ford's new natural gas and propane gaseous-prep package, which is now available on model year 2016 vehicles. Designed to transport passengers and cargo, the 2016 Ford F-150 offers a 5.0 L engine with improved emissions compared to gasoline. The new aluminum alloy body reduces the weight of the truck by as much as 700 lbs. In addition, the existing Ford OEM warranty remains intact.

The benefits of Westport's new liquid propane system include:

• Standard 24 gallon fuel tank or optional 16 gallon tank
• Simplified maintenance of an easily replaceable inline filter
• No additional scanning tools required for diagnostic service
• Fuel pump life expectancy of 150,000 miles
• Consistent volumetric efficiency resulting in superior power and emissions when compared to existing vapor propane systems

While most liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) offerings in the market today take up valuable truck bed space, Westport's tank packages will be located underbody, thereby creating additional capability and productivity for fleets.

Visit Westport's website for more information about the Westport WiNG™ Power System dedicated propane, as well as bi-fuel and dedicated CNG Ford vehicles at www.westport.com/wing.

About Westport
Westport engineers the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles. More than that, we are fundamentally changing the way the world travels the roads, rails and seas. We work with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide from design through to production, creating products to meet the growing demand for vehicle technology that will reduce both emissions and fuel costs.  To learn more about our business, visit westport.com, subscribe to our RSS feed, or follow us on Twitter @WestportDotCom. 

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SOURCE Westport Innovations Inc.

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