Equipment Larger engine displacements, renewable fuel, increase promise of natural gas trucks May 11, 2022 Supporters of natural gas vehicles continue to point at their fuel of choice as a natural option in the drive to reduce unwanted emissions. Electric grids still need to be…
Hyliion enhances hybrid powertrain August 31, 2021 Hyliion has enhanced its hybrid powertrain with the release of the Hyliion Hybrid eX, promising a system that will be lighter and easier to install, service and operate. Changes…
Engines/Drivetrains Long-range Hyliion coming to market July 30, 2021 Hyliion Holdings is producing a long-range version of its Hypertruck ERX, delivering 75 miles of all-electric range and more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of total range when the…
Technology Hyliion expanding headquarters June 8, 2021 Hyliion Holdings, provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 semi-trucks, Tuesday announced that it has begun a significant expansion of its Austin, Texas, headquarters. Driven by a growing staff…
Equipment Hyliion forms Hypertruck Innovation Council April 7, 2021 Hyliion has announced the formation of a Hypertruck Innovation Council, made up of fleets that will be the first to operate the Hypertruck ERX, providing direct feedback to the company.
Sustainability Hyliion has a new marketing chief January 26, 2021 Hyliion has appointed Matthew Loos senior vice-president of marketing, the company said Tuesday. Loos will oversee Hyliion’s strategic marketing initiatives, it said. Matthew Loos. (Photo: Hyliion) He has more…
Transportation Hyliion names Bobby Cherian SVP January 21, 2021 Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, has appointed Bobby Cherian senior vice-president of sales and supply chain. Cherian will be responsible for sales strategy as…
Transportation Hyliion appoints Sherri Baker CFO January 13, 2021 Hyliion has appointed Sherri Baker chief financial officer, the company announced Tuesday. Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, said she will succeed Greg Van…
Equipment Top 10 trucking products of the decade December 23, 2020 A new year represents a fresh start. (Good riddance, 2020. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.) Expanding on Today’s Trucking’s tradition of selecting the Top 10…
Sustainability Hyliion names Oxholm compliance czar November 17, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – Hyliion has hired Jose Oxholm as vice-president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, the company announced Monday. Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial…
Equipment Hyliion completes merger with Tortoise October 2, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – Hyliion has completed its merger with the special-purpose acquisition company Tortoise Acquisition Corp, the hybrid truck powertrain maker announced late Thursday. The merger, approved by Tortoise stockholders…
Sustainability Andrew Card joins Hyliion board August 7, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – Former White House chief of staff Andrew Card is joining the board of Hyliion Inc., which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles. Card’s appointment…
Engines/Drivetrains Hyliion electric/natural gas range extender for Class 8 trucks June 26, 2020 Hyliion’s Hypertruck Electric Range Extender offers an electric powertrain for longhaul Class 8 trucks. Combining a fully electric drivetrain and an onboard natural gas generator to recharge the batteries, it…
Equipment Hyliion finds partner, will list on NYSE June 19, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas – Electric powertrain specialist Hyliion has merged with Tortoise Acquisition Corp., and will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HYLN. Hyliion says the move…
Equipment Canada’s first natural gas-electric hybrid to be demonstrated June 17, 2020 AYR, Ont. – Hiller Truck Tech has taken delivery of the first natural gas-electric hybrid Class 8 tractor, which it plans to demonstrate June 18-19. The 2015 Freightliner Cascadia has…
