** U.S. shares of Canada-based Westport Fuel Systems Inc
WPRT.TO , WPRT.O gain 8.9% to $1.10 premarket
** Maker of alternative energy systems used by automotives
says it has been awarded a program to develop and supply
liquefied natural gas (LNG) systems for a number of vehicle
applications for a global OEM
** Forecasts deal will generate 38 mln euros ($38.03 mln) in
revenue through the end of 2025 urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nGNE4xdFcS
** Expects production to begin in Q4 2023
** Stock down ~57% YTD through last close
($1 = 0.9992 euros)
(Reporting by Ruhi Soni in Bengaluru)
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