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a leader in natural gas engines, acquired AlternativeFuel Vehicle Sweden AB (AFV) of Gothenburg, Sweden for approximately SEK 51 million (approximately US$7.6 AFV is the sole supplier of natural gas fuel systems to Volvo Car Company (VCC). Westport Innovations Inc., —Ian Scott, President of Westport Light Duty (LD).
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