Westport Fuel Systems, a leading supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, announced an agreement with a leading global provider of locomotives and related equipment for the freight and transit rail industries, to adapt its H₂ HPDI fuel system for use with the locomotive original equipment manufacturer's (OEM’s) engine design. The 2-yr H₂ HPDI proof of concept project is expected to begin immediately and is fully funded by the OEM.

This is Westport's first application of the H₂ HPDI system for a locomotive. These applications require large capital investments in equipment that must perform in demanding, sometimes isolated, harsh environments. Westport's H₂ HPDI fuel system has the potential to be a retrofit solution in this high horsepower market, leveraging the proven durability of the base diesel engine, to quickly decarbonize the rail sector. Westport believes this is a particularly affordable path to decarbonizing this sector without compromising performance or efficiency.

"We are excited to work with a globally recognized team to jointly demonstrate the decarbonization potential of our HPDI technology in high horsepower applications," said Scott Baker, Vice President of Global Engineering for Westport Fuel Systems. "Rail is a market for our H₂ system and is clearly aligned with our approach to provide alternative decarbonization solutions for all modes of transportation. With near zero CO₂ emissions, H₂ HPDI will assist our partner to affordably decarbonize the transportation markets it serves."

Westport is committed to realizing an affordable and viable pathway to minimize emissions through its decades-long record of innovation, specialized engineering and market-ready products.