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Westport Joins Forces with Transportation and Energy Partners to Demonstrate ICE Hydrogen-Powered Transport in Sweden

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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The collaboration between Westport and key transportation and energy partners includes:

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  • The collaboration between Westport and key transportation and energy partners includes:
    KAJ Inrikes, fleet operator, a "green-focused" haulage company, performing transport for IKEA and other key customers in the Älmhult and Jönköping area.
  • Metacon AB, hydrogen fuel provider, a Sweden-based supplier of energy technology, including electolyzers and reformers for refining biogas into fossil-free hydrogen.
  • Hydri AB, hydrogen infrastructure company, building and operating a complete network of green hydrogen refueling stations in Sweden.
  • Kaj Johansson, president of KAJ Inrikes, commented, "As the first heavy transport hauler in Sweden to be Euro VI compliant, we take emissions reduction very seriously.

Westport Joins Forces with Transportation and Energy Partners to Demonstrate ICE Hydrogen-Powered Transport in Sweden

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Westport Fuel Systems Inc. ("Westport" or the "Company") (TSX: WPRT) (Nasdaq: WPRT), a leading supplier of advanced alternative fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, today announced the successful completion of a heavy transport demonstration with KAJ Inrikes and others, of its H2 HPDI™ fuel system-equipped prototype truck hauling a trailer filled with IKEA home-furnishing products in Älmhult, Sweden. This is the second validation of the H2 HPDI system in a heavy haul application with a major fleet in the last 60 days1 and represents an important step in accelerating decarbonization in the heavy-duty transport industry.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration between Westport and key transportation and energy partners includes:
    KAJ Inrikes, fleet operator, a "green-focused" haulage company, performing transport for IKEA and other key customers in the Älmhult and Jönköping area.
  • Metacon AB, hydrogen fuel provider, a Sweden-based supplier of energy technology, including electolyzers and reformers for refining biogas into fossil-free hydrogen.
  • Hydri AB, hydrogen infrastructure company, building and operating a complete network of green hydrogen refueling stations in Sweden.
  • Kaj Johansson, president of KAJ Inrikes, commented, "As the first heavy transport hauler in Sweden to be Euro VI compliant, we take emissions reduction very seriously.

Dedrick Roper Joins Momentum as Director of Zero Emission Vehicle Transitions

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Momentum – an award-winning global clean technology consultancy widely known for designing and developing over $10 billion in clean energy, transportation and manufacturing projects and initiatives – today announced the strategic hiring of Dedrick Roper as Director of Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Transitions.

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  • Momentum – an award-winning global clean technology consultancy widely known for designing and developing over $10 billion in clean energy, transportation and manufacturing projects and initiatives – today announced the strategic hiring of Dedrick Roper as Director of Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Transitions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231023099531/en/
    "Dedrick is a strategic powerhouse and a widely-known leader in accelerating market adoption of zero-emission technology,” said Matt Hart, CEO at Momentum.
  • Based in vibrant downtown Sacramento but with global influence, Momentum is steadfast in its commitment to a cleaner, greener future.
  • Roper's addition to the Momentum family solidifies their ambitions in the zero-emission transition space.

Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM co-lead ZeroAvia's latest financing round

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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KEMBLE, United Kingdom and HOLLISTER, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroAvia today announced that Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM have co-led the company's latest financing round. 

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  • KEMBLE, United Kingdom and HOLLISTER, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroAvia today announced that Airbus , Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM have co-led the company's latest financing round.
  • In conjunction with the investment, Airbus and ZeroAvia have agreed to collaborate on certification approaches for hydrogen power systems.
  • ZeroAvia is pursuing hydrogen-electric propulsion systems as the most environmentally friendly and economically attractive solution to aviation's growing climate change impact.
  • Majid Mufti, Managing Director NEOM Investment Fund, said: "At NEOM, we are committed to identifying and implementing sustainable solutions that pave the way for a greener future.

GHD Releases The Shift: Accelerating Your Fleet Decarbonization Journey

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its extensive transportation sector work, GHD, a leading global professional services firm, today released The Shift: Accelerating your fleet decarbonization journey. The Shift provides an actionable roadmap for reducing carbon emissions in the transport sector, featuring expert guidance and insights to support the fleet decarbonization process across a broad range of public and private sectors.

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  • Features GHD ZEVO™(Zero Emission Vehicle Optimization) Platform to Analyze and Guide Decarbonization Strategy, Costs and Benefits
    SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its extensive transportation sector work, GHD, a leading global professional services firm, today released The Shift: Accelerating your fleet decarbonization journey .
  • Fleet decarbonization offers a pathway for the USA and Canada as they progress toward 2050 net-zero goals.
  • The basic principle of ZEVO is to transform fleet and operational data into various decarbonization timeline scenarios allowing the fleet owner to implement its decarbonization strategy.
  • "As Canada and the USA work towards reducing carbon emissions, fleet decarbonization represents meaningful health and economic opportunities when total ownership costs are considered," said Rippan Bhattacharjee, GHD Fleet Decarbonization Leader, who developed ZEVO with a team of in-house specialists.

Hyundai Motor Joins Forces with Culture Convenience Club to Provide Personalized Zero-Emission Vehicle Lifestyle

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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With the accelerated transition to electrification, Hyundai Motor and CCC's strategic partnership aims to expand the new mobility lifestyle in Japan and beyond to global markets.

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  • With the accelerated transition to electrification, Hyundai Motor and CCC's strategic partnership aims to expand the new mobility lifestyle in Japan and beyond to global markets.
  • "Through this collaboration, we expect to create new opportunities through various endeavors," said Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
  • "In particular, CCC, which plans new lifestyles by thoroughly analyzing customers' preferences, and Hyundai Motor's ZEV culture will work together to build a differentiated Hyundai brand image."
  • More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at:

Hyundai Motor Joins Forces with Culture Convenience Club to Provide Personalized Zero-Emission Vehicle Lifestyle

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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With the accelerated transition to electrification, Hyundai Motor and CCC's strategic partnership aims to expand the new mobility lifestyle in Japan and beyond to global markets.

Key Points: 
  • With the accelerated transition to electrification, Hyundai Motor and CCC's strategic partnership aims to expand the new mobility lifestyle in Japan and beyond to global markets.
  • "Through this collaboration, we expect to create new opportunities through various endeavors," said Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
  • "In particular, CCC, which plans new lifestyles by thoroughly analyzing customers' preferences, and Hyundai Motor's ZEV culture will work together to build a differentiated Hyundai brand image."
  • More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at:
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HydrogeNXT Unveils Potential of Hydrogen as the Fuel of the Future

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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Use of hydrogen as a fuel also makes sense from an economic perspective as compared to petrol, it is highly efficient and energy dense.

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  • Use of hydrogen as a fuel also makes sense from an economic perspective as compared to petrol, it is highly efficient and energy dense.
  • One of the key barriers to wider adoption of hydrogen fuel technology was the lack of hydrogen fueling stations and the prohibitive cost of building the required fueling infrastructure, enabling consumers to purchase and drive hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs).
  • Leading manufacturers like General Motors, Hyundai, BMW, and Porsche are producing hydrogen-powered vehicles and with all the advantages that hydrogen fuel offers, it is definitely poised to be the fuel of the future."
  • HydrogeNXT is a company that was set up with the goal of making hydrogen fueling more widely accessible and cost effective through the use of proprietary technology that makes it possible to produce and store hydrogen fuel onsite.

Woodward Selected by Airbus to Provide Balance of Plant Solution for ZEROe Fuel Cell Demonstrator Contributing to Zero-Emission Flight

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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Woodward will contribute advanced design capabilities and world-leading fuel technologies to the ZEROe project for more sustainable air travel based on hydrogen propulsion.

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  • Woodward will contribute advanced design capabilities and world-leading fuel technologies to the ZEROe project for more sustainable air travel based on hydrogen propulsion.
  • Woodward’s BoP will contribute an essential part of the project, with a comprehensive package of monitoring and control means for hydrogen fuel and air for the hydrogen fuel cell system.
  • “We’re pleased Airbus has decided to work with Woodward to provide component solutions to meet its high standards of safety, efficiency and performance for its ZEROe Fuel Cell demonstrator,” said Terry Voskuil, President, Woodward Aerospace.
  • “The ZEROe project will provide important solutions in the portfolio for emission-free flying and will help fulfill the decarbonization goal.

Minister of Transport announces the release of Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the release of Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation, which is the Government of Canada's comprehensive strategy to help Canadians and Canadian businesses make the switch to zero-emission vehicles and reduce pollution from on-road transportation.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the release of Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation, which is the Government of Canada's comprehensive strategy to help Canadians and Canadian businesses make the switch to zero-emission vehicles and reduce pollution from on-road transportation.
  • Continued commitment and actions towards clean on-road transportation will be demonstrated through progress reports as required under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.
  • Canada's Action Plan for Clean On-Road Transportation isour comprehensive strategy to shift towards zero-emission vehicles.
  • This action plan has been a collaborative effort between Environment Climate Change Canada; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Infrastructure Canada; National Resources Canada; and Transport Canada.