Westport Fuel Systems Stock (NASDAQ:WPRT)

Founded in 1995 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (formerly Westport Innovations Inc. until its name change in June 2016) is a global innovator in the engineering, production, and delivery of alternative fuel systems and their constituent components for various transportation applications. The company structures its operations around two key segments: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Independent Aftermarket. Its comprehensive offerings support a broad spectrum of alternative fuels, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen. Beyond complete fuel systems and individual parts, Westport also provides solutions for the independent aftermarket, light and heavy-duty OEM markets, electronics, hydrogen systems, and advanced fuel storage. A cornerstone of its technology is the Westport High Pressure Direct Injection 2.0 (HPDI 2.0), an integrated fuel system that allows diesel engines to run predominantly on natural gas, delivering power, torque, and fuel efficiency comparable to traditional compression ignition diesel engines, all while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These technologies and services are deployed across a diverse range of vehicles, from passenger cars and light-duty trucks to medium and heavy-duty trucks, alongside specialized cryogenic and hydrogen applications. Westport Fuel Systems markets its extensive product portfolio under a variety of prominent brands, including Cummins Westport, BRC Gas Equipment, Westport, OMVL, Prins, GFi Control systems, Emer, Zavoli, TA Gas Technology, Valtek, and AFS.