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Hyliion Holdings Corp. makes a strategic move, exiting the Class 8 electric powertrain business to concentrate on the fuel-agnostic Karno stationary generator.
Hyliion Holdings Corp. has decided to leave the Class 8 electric powertrain business. The Austin-based manufacturer made this announcement on November 8, just weeks after commencing a strategic review of its options for the unit.
Background on Hyliion
Shifting Focus to Karno Generator
Instead of continuing in the Class 8 electric powertrain game, Hyliion has its sights set on the more cost-effective commercialization of its fuel-agnostic Karno stationary generator. The company intends to keep its powertrain technology, which earned California Air Resources Board certification in September.
The Final Countdown
Hyliion plans to wind down its powertrain business by the end of the first quarter of 2024. Unfortunately, this decision will result in 175 staff members losing their jobs, constituting 67% of the company's workforce.
What's in the Rearview Mirror?
Hyliion's Class 8 product offerings included the electric powertrain, featured in the Peterbilt Model 579 sleeper cab known as the Hypertruck ERX, and a retrofit Class 8 electric hybrid powertrain. The company had also hinted at sleeper trucks based on Karno generator technology and a fuel cell electric vehicle collaboration with Hyzon Motors.
Why the Change?
Several factors prompted this strategic shift, including slower-than-expected industry adoption of electrified commercial vehicles, rising component costs, evolving regulatory demands, and uncertainty about securing additional capital for future investments.
CEO's Perspective
Thomas Healy, Hyliion's founder and CEO, expressed the difficulty of the decision but deemed it necessary for the company's financial stability. He emphasized that focusing on Karno aligns with the growing demand for electricity and offers a more capital-efficient path to the market.
Future Plans
Hyliion is planning to establish a research and development and low-volume production facility near Cincinnati. The company anticipates revenue-generating deployments of the Karno generator to start in late 2024 and is in discussions with inaugural customers.
Market Reaction
$HYLN - #Hyliion Holdings GAAP EPS of -$0.17 -> slowly bleeding towards what appears to be bankruptcy! https://t.co/ckYDzpExIl #StocksInFocus #stockstowatch #stockmarkets #stock #stockmarketnews #tech #investing pic.twitter.com/pTQ20pz9U0
— LPDX (@SPdx35) November 8, 2023
The market has reacted to Hyliion's strategic moves, with its share price experiencing declines. On November 9, the share price closed at 54 cents, down 8.27%. Additionally, Hyliion received notice from the New York Stock Exchange that its stock was at risk of delisting due to trading below $1 for 30 consecutive days.
Timing is everything for a start up to succeed. @realThomasHealy
— HealyOn (@hyliionaire) November 11, 2023
this ERX to Karno Pivotal is a must for @hyliion to survive. Timing isn't just right for EV semi trucks in current market. https://t.co/UebDGToOwH
Source: Transport Topics
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