Hyliion, Cummins collaborate on electric and NG range-extender

A recent market report found that nearly 85% of the almost 250 U.S.-based transportation fleets surveyed plan to grow their use of clean-vehicle technologies over the next five years. Fleets will have one more option come late 2023.

Hyliion, an Austin, Texas-based provider of electrified powertrains for Class 8 semi-trucks, and Cummins announced a collaboration to optimize Cummins' ISX12N natural-gas (NG) engine as the onboard generator for Hyliion's Hypertruck ERX powertrain. The Hypertruck ERX provides 75 miles (120 km) of electric range and qualifies for credits under CARB's upcoming ZEV mandates. The truck reportedly can achieve up to 1,000 miles (1,610 km) of full range through the NG-fueled generator recharging the batteries.