PartnershipJun 18, 2026, 06:31 AM
Westport JV Cespira & Volvo Group Partner on Hydrogen HPDI Engine
AI Summary
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced that its joint venture, Cespira, in partnership with Volvo Group, has signed a development agreement. This agreement aims to finalize the integration and commercialization of Cespira’s HPDI™ fuel system technology, enabling Volvo Group’s 13-litre engine to operate on hydrogen. Volvo trucks are currently undergoing on-road testing, with a European certified commercial launch targeted before 2030. The HPDI technology is designed to deliver diesel-equivalent performance using hydrogen, offering a lower-carbon solution for heavy-duty transport.
Key Highlights
- Westport's joint venture Cespira and Volvo Group signed a development agreement.
- The agreement focuses on integrating and commercializing Cespira’s HPDI™ fuel system technology.
- The technology will enable Volvo Group’s 13-litre engine to run on hydrogen.
- Volvo trucks utilizing this technology are currently undergoing on-road testing.
- A European certified commercial launch is targeted to occur before 2030.
- HPDI technology offers diesel-equivalent performance with zero-carbon hydrogen fuel.
- The system provides high tolerance to hydrogen purity, a benefit over fuel-cell systems.
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