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Hyliion unveils Karno electric range extender powertrain at ACT Expo
The Karno technology is a linear motor heat generator that leverages 3D metal-printed components and proprietary flameless oxidation technology to produce clean electricity.
Hyliion acquires hydrogen, fuel agnostic generator technology from GE
Hyliion, a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new hydrogen and fuel agnostic capable generator (“KARNO”) from GE Additive–part of GE–in metal additive technologies and manufacturing. The KARNO generator emerged out of GE’s long-running R&D investments in metal additive manufacturing across
Hyliion, Cummins to bring natural gas Hypertruck ERX powertrain to the North America market
Hyliion Holdings Corp a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, and Cummins Inc., a power solutions provider, recently announced the two companies are joining forces to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hypertruck ERX powertrain. Together the companies plan to obtain key environmental certifications for Cummins’ natural
NFI places Hypertruck ERX order
Hyliion Holdings Corp recently announced that NFI has ordered 10 units backed by deposits to secure Hypertruck ERX production slots. NFI’s focus on sustainably serving communities across North America led to their interest in the Hypertruck ERX. The order comes after the Hypertruck Innovation Council member visited Hyliion’s headquarters for a Ride and Drive experience
Five truck trend takeaways from May
June marks the official start of summer, but before we jump right into the deep end, here’s a recap of some of our most popular stories we think made a big splash! So, if you’re looking for some easy reading after the long weekend, take a look at this month’s most popular stories that you
An electric powertrain truck doesn’t have to mean plugging in
When you say the word “hybrid” fleet manager faces tend to scrunch up with incredulity. Now say “hydrogen fuel cells” and eyebrows raise and heads nod and the questions start coming. How is this fair? In today’s trucking world that’s driving slow and steady toward increased electrification, it can be overlooked that the “what if”
Photo Gallery: ACT Expo 2022
Surprises were around every corner at ACT Expo. Take the electric International RH truck above. It was hanging out at the Navistar Next technology trailer. No announcement, and International was tight-lipped about the equipment details, but it was there. And here’s a look under the hood. A pretty cool tease, and hopefully we’ll hear more
What makes an electric truck ‘electric’?
The headline can seem like a silly question, but consider the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX–it’s an electric powertrain truck where batteries are being charged and they power the Meritor 14Xe e-axle. But it has a range of 1,000 miles. The catch? The batteries are charged by an on-board natural gas generator and the truck is fueled
Hyliion touts recent orders for the Hypertruck ERX
Hyliion has announced that Mone Transport has ordered 20 units backed by deposits to secure Hypertruck ERX production slots. Based in Laredo, Texas, the door-to-door service provider is an early adopter of green technology, with Hyliion Hybrid diesel solutions already incorporated into its operations. Having seen success with the implementation of Hyliion Hybrid products in
GreenPath Logistics taps Hyliion Hypertruck ERX trucks to move toward sustainability
Hyliion Holdings Corp announced that GreenPath Logistics has ordered 50 units backed by deposits to secure Hypertruck ERX production slots. After their Ride and Drive experience at Hyliion’s headquarters, the Dallas-based, full-service private fleet—which uses only vehicles powered by alternative fuels—is the first member of the Hypertruck Innovation Council to place an order of Hypertruck
Hyliion announces Jay Craig to join board of directors
Hyliion Holdings Corp. has announced that Jeffrey A. Craig will join its board of directors. Craig oversaw the advancement of Meritor’s product portfolio during his tenure as chief executive officer, where he guided the development of a multitude of electrification products—some of which are now used on the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX. Craig also worked closely
