UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form
6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE
ISSUER PURSUANT
TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October 2023
Commission File Number: 001-34152
Westport
Fuel Systems Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
1691 West 75th Avenue, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, V6P 6P2
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files
or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☐ Form 40-F ☒
On August 8, 2023, the Registrant issued a press
release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Exhibit
99.1 - Press release dated October 10, 2023
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Westport Fuel Systems Inc. |
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Date: October 10, 2023 |
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/s/ William Larkin |
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William Larkin |
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Exhibit 99.1
Westport Collaborates with Transportation and
Energy Partners on Hydrogen-Powered Heavy Truck Demonstration in Spain
H2 HPDI™-Equipped
Truck Transports Fresh Freight for Mercadona Supermarket Chain in Madrid
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Westport Fuel
Systems Inc. ("Westport" or the "Company") (TSX: WPRT) (Nasdaq: WPRT), a leading supplier of advanced alternative
fuel systems and components for the global transportation industry, today announced the successful completion of a heavy transport demonstration
with its H2 HPDI™ fuel system equipped prototype truck hauling a refrigerated trailer in Madrid, Spain. The demo marks
the first of its kind in Spain, representing an important step forward in the decarbonization of heavy transport for the country.
The collaboration between Westport and key transportation
and energy partners includes:
- Disfirmur SL, a transport and logistics company, performing
refrigerated goods transportation services, committed to efficient and sustainable transport
- Enagás' Subsidiary Scale Gas, an energy infrastructure
company, responsible for refueling the vehicle at its Madrid hydrogen refueling station
- Versallis Tech Services, a hydrogen and renewable energy
services consulting firm, providing technical support and coordination of the operation
The demo was made possible by Mercadona, a leading
Spanish supermarket chain, who successfully implemented the test by carrying out a distribution service in Madrid and thus contributing
to the progress towards more sustainable logistics.
Juan J. Sanchez, CEO of Disfrimur, said: "We
unquestionably need affordable heavy-duty hydrogen fueled trucks to help our customers like Mercadona achieve their transport decarbonization
goals. Trucks equipped with Westport's H2 HPDI fuel system are the solution to our needs today; a technology that is affordable
and fits our operational needs, powered by hydrogen. We believe that truck manufacturers should offer this type of high efficiency, hydrogen-fueled
heavy-duty vehicle."
Miguel A. Castro Pérez, General Manager of
Mobility at Scale Gas, shares the same opinion: "Thanks to this trial, in which we have contributed with our experience in small
scale infrastructure for mobility, we have taken another step forward in our commitment to decarbonize the transport sector, and incorporate
hydrogen into our portfolio of infrastructure solutions for the heavy-duty transport sector."
"Westport's H2 HPDI fuel system, which
powers an internal combustion engine, represents a practical solution that offers the sustainability needed to support climate neutrality
in the heavy transport sector," said Anders Johansson, vice president of Heavy Duty OEMs for Westport. "It is inspiring to see
our H2 HPDI prototype truck being tested by a major industry player, demonstrating the efficient delivery of fresh products
to a supermarket logistics center."
The collaborating companies have demonstrated their
capabilities in their different fields, building a comprehensive and pioneering initiative at a national level that paves the way toward
sustainable and efficient transport in the Spanish capital using a carbon-free fuel.
"We hope this demonstration will help raise awareness
of how hydrogen can contribute to cleaner heavy transport today, with a competitive total cost of ownership compared to traditional fossil
fuel technologies," added José López-Gallego, COO of Versallis Tech Services.
Rounding out the feedback on the evaluation, the key
opinion of the test truck driver enthusiastically admitted that "it drives like diesel...I like it!"
About Westport Fuel Systems
At Westport, 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 transportation 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, we think ahead. For more information, visit www.wfsinc.com.
About Disfrimur
Disfrimur is a private, Spanish, family-owned company,
dedicated to transport and logistics, which has its own fleet equipped with the most innovative technology and which circulates throughout
the national territory. The company continues on its way to reach the set goal which is to become an invisible company for the environment.
Website: https://www.disfrimur.com/en/
About Enagás' Subsidiary Scale Gas
Scale Gas joins expertise, reliability, and innovation
to become a valuable partner in the management of infrastructures for the supply of alternative gaseous fuels in mobility. In addition
to LNG and CNG, Scale Gas also includes hydrogen in its portfolio of fuelling stations. Scale Gas has developed the first 700 bar hydrogen
fueling station in Spain and achieved an agreement with Disfrimur for the introduction of hydrogen as a fuel in its fleet. Website: https://www.scalegas.com/
About Versallis Tech Services, LLC
Versallis Tech Services LLC, Hydrogen and Renewable
Energy Engineering and Consulting, is a company focused on helping its customers to develop their vision in the world of renewable hydrogen
and energy. Versallis will strive to deliver results and create value for all its customers, maintaining the long-term viability of whatever
resources they use. Website: https://www.versallis.com/
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward looking statements"). Forward looking statements
are frequently characterized by words such as "expect", "intend", "may", "will", "potential",
"proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur.
Forward-looking statements made in this press release include statements regarding the timing and commitment to decarbonize the Spanish
heavy-duty transport sector and the potential utilization of the H2 HPDI technology, and the performance, characteristics, and cost effectiveness
of such. These forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees but involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and
are based on both the views of management and assumptions that may cause Westport's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or
achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activities, performance or achievements expressed in or implied
by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include those related to the timing and commitment to
decarbonize the Spanish heavy-duty transport sector and the potential utilization of the H2 HPDI technology, the pricing and availability
of hydrogen as a transportation fuel, our ability to address technological challenges, the general economy, solvency, governmental policies
and regulation, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, as well as other risk factors and assumptions that may affect our actual results,
performance or achievements or financial position that are described in Westport's continuous disclosure filings available under Westport's
SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com and under Westport's EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. Readers should not place undue reliance on any such
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. Westport disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise
such statements to reflect any change in its expectations or in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements may
be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in these forward-looking statements except
as required by law.
The Westport H2 HPDI™ fuel system-equipped demonstration
truck unloading fresh freight at the Mercadona logistics hub in Getafe, Spain (September 22, 2023). Photo credit: Andrés Valdivia
(CNW Group/Westport Fuel Systems Inc.)
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