Westport Innovations Inc. (USA) (WPRT) and Clean Energy Fuels Corp (CLNE)’s Latest Deal: It’s All About Growth Now

And with Ford shares having gone up significantly already this year mostly on the back of strong sales of its F-series pickups, more good news for pickup buyers is another good reason to expect this trend to continue:

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Foolish bottom line

Ford and Westport Innovations Inc. (USA) (NASDAQ:WPRT) shares have performed very well in a strong market year to date, while Clean Energy shares have lagged the S&P 500 (though a nearly 6% increase isn’t too shabby.) While Ford’s global dominance and long-term success won’t give shareholders the upside of Clean Energy and Westport, its predictable profitability (and 2.5% dividend yield) is worth a long-term investment look.

If you’re looking to catch onto the explosive potential in natural gas as a fuel for transportation, the conversation for many begins — and ends — with Westport and Clean Energy Fuels Corp (NASDAQ:CLNE). And while I am watching closely for huge growth in the second half of 2013 for both companies, there’s no such thing as a sure bet. Start a small position and watch closely before adding to it. The most wise investing words I’ve ever heard apply here: “If it’s as big as we hope, I won’t need much. If it’s not, I won’t want much.”

And that’s advice that applies here, no doubt about it.

The article Westport and Clean Energy’s Latest Deal: It’s All About Growth Now originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Jason Hall.

Jason Hall owns shares of Ford, Westport Innovations, and Clean Energy Fuels. The Motley Fool recommends Clean Energy Fuels, Ford, and Westport Innovations. The Motley Fool owns shares of Ford and Westport Innovations. Jason is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network — entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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