Dana takes top stake in heavy-duty hybrid systems designer Hyliion

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Trailer-Body Builders  /  March 12, 2019

Dana Inc. has taken an equity position as a lead investor as part of a strategic partnership with Hyliion Inc., the companies report. Founded in 2015, Hyliion develops electric-hybrid architectures for Class 8 vehicles that can be installed on new trucks or retrofitted on existing models. 

The Hyliion 6X4HE system features machine learning algorithms and battery technology to optimize fuel savings and vehicle performance for reduced emissions.

Under the agreement, Dana has becomes Hyliion’s source for traditional driveline components, as well as fully integrated e-Axles – which include motors, inverters, controls, gearboxes, and thermal-management technologies.

In addition, Mark Wallace, president of Dana Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies, will become a member of Hyliion’s board of directors.

“Together with Hyliion, we have a unique opportunity to develop long-haul solutions that revolutionize power conveyance and support fleets in meeting their efficiency goals, while simultaneously advancing decarbonization efforts,” said Wallace. 

“Dana’s wealth of knowledge and extensive strategic experience in the commercial-vehicle market creates a dynamic combination for our Class 8 hybrid platform,” said Thomas Healy, CEO of Hyliion. “We are excited to be joining forces to offer a go-to-market solution for fleets seeking e-propulsion technologies available today in the Class 8 segment.”

Related reading - https://www.hyliion.com/6x4he-solution/

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Hyliion Delivers First Class 8 Hybrid Vehicles to Penske

Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)  /  February 26, 2020

Hyliion will provide three vehicles to Penske Truck Leasing equipped with its 6X4HE Class 8 hybrid system, using Spicer Electrified e-Powertrain components. 

The first of the program’s three vehicles were displayed in the Dana booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting in Atlanta.The remaining vehicles will be delivered throughout the year, allowing Penske to complement its fleet with the combined Hyliion-Dana Class 8 electrified solution.

.“Our hybrid electric system on their Class 8 sleeper truck will reduce fuel consumption while also improving the driver experience,” said Thomas Healy, CEO of Hyliion. “Our collaboration with Dana provided the opportunity to leverage its strong product development process and affiliation with leading fleets such as Penske to help foster this cooperative sustainability program for all key stakeholders.”

The Hyliion 6X4HE Class 8 hybrid is full 6x4 configuration with traction boosting capability to improve fuel economy when climbing hills, and 7 kW/hr battery pack that can provide up to 10 hours of hoteling capability.

"The hybrid arrangement allows fleets to take advantage of electrified powertrains right away rather than waiting for the grid to be fully built up and large-capacity charging stations installed around the country," says Steve Slesinski, Dana's director of Product Planning. "It does not require any plug in at all, in fact it uses regenerated energy from downhill coasting and regenerative braking."

The Hyliion 6X4HE system is available for immediate ordering.