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VANCOUVER, BC – Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“Westport Fuel Systems”) (TSX:WPRT / Nasdaq:WPRT) supports the upcoming Plenary vote in the European Parliament to pass Europe’s first CO₂ regulations which set CO2 emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles.  On February 27, 2019, the Committee for Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (“ENVI”) voted to approve the final text of the legislation previously approved by the Committee of Deputy Permanent Representatives on February 22, 2019. This has now set the stage for final approval by the European Parliament currently scheduled for the week of April 15, 2019. 

Under the proposed legislation, heavy-duty truck original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) will be required to achieve a fleet average reduction of CO₂ emissions of 15% by 2025 and 30% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline emission level.

“Heavy-duty natural gas vehicles featuring Westport HPDI 2.0™ technology provide a CO₂ emission reduction benefit of approximately 20% compared to an equivalent diesel-fueled vehicle and are commercially available, cost competitive, and on the road in Europe today,” stated David Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Westport Fuel Systems.  “The Westport HPDI 2.0™ system meets the expected 2025 target today and with blends of renewable natural gas, may enable CO₂ emission reductions in excess of the 30% target that is expected to come into effect in 2030.”

In addition, the proposed Regulation calls on the Commission to submit a report in 2022 outlining a potential methodology to provide a credit for the contribution of additional CO₂ emission reductions through the use of synthetic and advanced alternative liquid and gaseous fuels, including renewable natural gas. Furthermore, the Commission has been tasked with the development of a methodology to assess and report on the full life-cycle CO₂ emissions of heavy-duty vehicles taking into account the CO₂ impact of materials extraction and disposal and the manufacturing process. 

“These Regulations send a strong signal in support of the continued development and accelerated deployment of alternative fuel technologies together with supporting refuelling infrastructure.  Future considerations to account for the emission reduction benefits of renewable natural gas and a full life-cycle accounting for heavy-duty vehicles sets the industry on a path to delivering a significant contribution to broader decarbonization goals”, said Johnson. “It is important that the CO₂ reduction potential of using renewable fuels are fully recognized.  We look forward to the European Commission’s assessment of how to best account for these benefits”.

Further information on the new European Union CO₂ reduction regulations can be found at https://bit.ly/2VggPI6 

About Westport Fuel Systems

At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are a leading supplier of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for clean, low-carbon fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and hydrogen to the global automotive industry. Our technology delivers the performance and fuel efficiency required by transportation applications and the environmental benefits that address climate change and urban air quality challenges. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with operations in Europe, Asia, North America and South America, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands. At Westport Fuel Systems, we think ahead. For more information, visit www.wfsinc.com.