Westport Gains CARB Certification for Dedicated CNG Ford Vehicles
Westport Innovations Inc., engineering advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, has received
certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the dedicated compressed natural gas
(CNG) Westport WiNG™ Power System used in the Ford Transit Cargo Van and Passenger Wagon, and
the F-150 truck for Model Year (MY) 2016.
Westport says it is the only Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) to meet CARB’s stringent onboard
diagnostic and emissions requirements for the Transit and the F-150.
Both the Cargo Van and Passenger Wagon models of the dedicated CNG Transit 3.7L have been certified
as Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) in recognition of their emissions cutting abilities. This
certification is valid for the Transit T-250 and T-350 cargo vans, and passenger wagons up to 10,000
gross vehicle weight, and qualifies these vehicles for high occupancy vehicle lane access in California,
offering fleets improved productivity and cost savings.
Speaking about the certifications, Paul Shaffer, Vice President and Managing Director of Westport
Dallas, said: “CARB is a very tough standard to meet but we now have a range of certified vehicles which
are compliant in all 15 of the states that have adopted the CARB regulations.
“The Transit and F-150 are both the best sellers in their class and serve everyone from super shuttle
drivers to tradesmen. CARB certification of these vehicles illustrates that owners can get the truck or van
they want while also cutting emissions.”
The F-150 features two in-bed tank package options, as well as an underbody option which provides
greater flexibility and preserves bed space. Purchasers will need to be quick though as the orderbook for
the F-150 MY2016 closes on July 1.
