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VANCOUVER, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced that it will disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 on Thursday, March 7, 2013 after market close. To coincide with the disclosure, Westport has also scheduled a conference call for Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time). Live Conference Call...

VANCOUVER, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, and Knapheide Manufacturing Company, the leading full-service commercial vehicle body manufacturer, today announced an agreement that will set a new standard in the delivery of natural gas work-ready vehicle solutions. The two market leaders are combining their expertise to engineer custom vehicle bodies for the Westport-powered Ford F-250 and F-350...

VANCOUVER, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced an agreement with leading global clean energy provider ENN Group aimed at the proliferation of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation solutions and fuel for on-road, off-road, rail and marine applications. ENN is one of China's largest private companies with more than 30,000 employees. Highlights of the agreement...

VANCOUVER, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced that its proven Westport WiNG(TM) Power System, a compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel system, will be available for order on the Ford F-450 and F-550 Super Duty Chassis Cab trucks starting April 1, 2013. The trucks will make their debut at next week's National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana....

VANCOUVER, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced that Ms. Nancy Gougarty has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective February 8, 2013. The appointment of Ms. Gougarty increases the number of directors from nine to 10. To increase Westport's depth and breadth of industry experience, outside of the Board of Directors' core scope of responsibilities, an Advisory...

~ Natural Gas Powered Ford F-450 and F-550 Available in 2013 ~ VANCOUVER, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced that it will expand its product offerings with the introduction of natural gas powered versions of the Ford F-450 and F-550 Super Duty trucks in mid-2013. The new product additions will complement the already proven Westport WiNG(TM) System powered Ford F-250 and F-350...

~New System Improves Performance, Extends Range and Reduces Costs, Begins Shipping by mid-2013 ~ VANCOUVER, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT) (NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced a unique on-board storage solution that provides best in class performance for vehicles using liquefied natural gas (LNG). The new Westport(TM) LNG Tank System, will be available in 120 and 150 gallon capacities, is optimized for spark...

~ Strong Balance Sheet Provides Solid Foundation for a Range of Product Launches on Deck ~ VANCOUVER, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 and provided an update on operations. All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. "The overall market for natural gas transportation is developing with more...

VANCOUVER, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced an agreement with Tata Motors to develop an engine for light- and medium-duty trucks and buses. Details of the combustion technology are being withheld for competitive reasons. "Westport is developing a next generation engine technology for integration into a new engine platform with Tata Motors," said Nicholas Sonntag, Executive...

VANCOUVER, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / NASDAQ:WPRT), the global leader in natural gas engines, today announced that its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 will be released on Thursday, November 8, 2012 after market close. To coincide with the disclosure, Westport has also scheduled a conference call for Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time (5:00 pm Eastern Time). Due to recent feedback from Original...