Interview: Jim Arthurs, Executive Vice President of Heavy-Duty Systems, Westport

Jim Arthurs is the Executive Vice President of Heavy-Duty (HD) Systems at global developer of natural gas (NG) technologies for the transportation sector, Westport. He is responsible for the company’s innovative development in large engine technologies, and oversees a number of collaborative projects between partners such as Volvo and Delphi. As well as his role at Westport, Arthurs is the Chairman of Cummins Westport, and also holds a position on the Board of Directors. Sitting down with Automotive World, Arthurs outlined the current megatrends that are affecting the heavy-duty segment.