Austin, Texas-based electrified truck solutions firm Hyliion Holdings Corp., has announced that Shiva Duraiswamy has joined the company as Vice President of Engineering. Duraiswamy joins Hyliion from Wabtec Corporation, where he previously served as Director of Engineering.

Hyliion Holdings, based in Cedar Park, USA, has launched its Hybrid eX system that offers hybrid retrofitting to existing CNG and diesel-powered trucks.

The former U.S. Secretary of Transport and Secretary of Labor now serves on the board at Hyliion.

Gallagher joins the electric powertrain manufacturer from Jacobs Vehicle Systems.

Meritor's 14Xe electric drive axles will be fitted in the Hypertruck ERX series hybrid drivetrain for Class 8 trucks which uses renewable natural gas.

Vehicle and powertrain hardware and software developer, FEV North America has entered a long-term agreement with electrified powertrain systems provider, Hyliion to support the design, development, integration, and production validation of their innovative Electric Range Extender for Class 8 tractor trailer applications.