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1 week ago
Hyliion’s KARNO Linear Generator Now Qualifies Under California’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS)
September 27 2024
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Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, today announced that its innovative KARNO™ linear generator is now an eligible technology under California’s RPS, following the passage of Assembly Bill 1921 by Governor Newsom. This inclusion allows the KARNO technology to play a pivotal role in delivering low-emission energy solutions, using renewable fuels such as landfill gas, biogas, hydrogen, and others to meet California’s climate goals.
The RPS program requires 60% of retail electricity sales to come from renewable energy sources by the end of 2030, with a target to reach 100% carbon neutrality by 2045. The program incentivizes the adoption of clean technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, driving innovation in renewable energy generation. The KARNO generator’s qualification can contribute to these goals by offering a versatile, fuel-flexible power source, capable of leveraging over 20 fuels including renewable natural gas, hydrogen and ammonia for low to zero-emission energy generation.
“We believe the KARNO technology holds tremendous potential to deliver clean, efficient power generation urgently needed in today’s growing energy markets,” said Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion. “California is leading the way in green initiatives, and we are excited to support their energy goals through our cutting-edge technology, helping to create a more sustainable and resilient energy future.”
To learn more about the Assembly Bill 1921, visit: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1921.
To learn more about the Hyliion KARNO generator, visit www.hyliion.com.
About the KARNO Generator
The KARNO generator is a linear heat generator that leverages advanced 3D metal printed components and proprietary flameless oxidation technology to produce clean electricity. Modular in design, the generator is expected to show an improvement in fuel efficiency, require significantly lower maintenance costs and have a much lower emissions profile than conventional generators. It is also capable of operating on over 20 different fuels, including hydrogen, natural gas, propane, ammonia and conventional fuels.
About Hyliion:
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
WeTheMarket
1 month ago
Hyliion awarded government contract with US Navy
August 29, 2024
https://www.lpgasmagazine.com/hyliion-awarded-government-contract-with-u-s-navy/
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) government contract by the U.S. Navy. Phase 1 of the award, N241–060, will allow Hyliion to create a preliminary design of a modular generator system that integrates the Navy’s specifications with Hyliion’s KARNO generator technology.
Hyliion’s KARNO generator is a linear heat unit capable of operating on more than 20 fuels, including propane.
With this contract, Hyliion will showcase a design concept of the KARNO generator in a megawatt-scale modular system. The system will be engineered to offer a versatile and flexible approach to meet the U.S. government’s unmanned surface vessel (USV) cross-platform requirements, scalable to various power needs and adaptable to the available platform space. Hyliion plans to leverage its foundational 200-kilowatt KARNO genset, combining multiple units together to achieve the desired power output.
“We are honored to receive this SBIR contract from the United States Navy,” says Thomas Healy, founder and CEO of Hyliion. “This award is a testament to the KARNO generator’s expected ability to offer efficient, flexible and low-maintenance power generation. We are excited to contribute to the Navy’s mission and explore higher power solutions for their USV initiative.”
The SBIR program is an initiative that supports scientific excellence and technological advancements by investing federal research funds in key American priorities aimed at strengthening the national economy and defense infrastructure. The primary objective of the N241-060 program is to develop and demonstrate a megawatt scale, ultra-reliable and efficient USV modular generator concept tailored to the Navy’s requirements. This concept involves configuring smaller kilowatt-scale building block power units in a high-density package to achieve a 4,000-hour no-touch maintenance periodicity for continuous operation in a naval environment.
The KARNO generator, with its ability to operate on multiple fuels, including NATO F-76, is ideally suited for the Navy’s USV program, according to the company. The system’s hermetically sealed architecture, with only one moving part per shaft, is designed for maintenance-free operation over long running hours.
WeTheMarket
2 months ago
Hyliion Awarded Government Contract to Create a Megawatt-Scale Concept of the KARNO Generator Technology for the United States Navy
08/08/2024
https://investors.hyliion.com/news/news-details/2024/Hyliion-Awarded-Government-Contract-to-Create-a-Megawatt-Scale-Concept-of-the-KARNO-Generator-Technology-for-the-United-States-Navy/default.aspx
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) government contract by the United States Navy. Phase 1 of the award, N241–060, will allow Hyliion to create a preliminary design of a modular generator system that integrates the Navy’s specifications with Hyliion’s cutting-edge KARNO ™ generator technology.
With this contract, Hyliion will showcase a design concept of the KARNO generator in a megawatt-scale modular system. The system will be engineered to offer a versatile and flexible approach to meet the U.S. government's Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) cross-platform requirements, scalable to various power needs and adaptable to the available platform space. Hyliion plans to leverage its foundational 200-kilowatt (kW) KARNO genset, combining multiple units together to achieve the desired power output.
“We are honored to receive this SBIR contract from the United States Navy,” said Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion. “This award is a testament to the KARNO generator’s expected ability to offer efficient, flexible, and low-maintenance power generation. We are excited to contribute to the Navy’s mission and explore higher power solutions for their USV initiative.”
The SBIR program is an initiative that supports scientific excellence and technological advancements by investing federal research funds in key American priorities aimed at strengthening the national economy and defense infrastructure. The primary objective of the N241-060 program is to develop and demonstrate a megawatt (MW) scale, ultra-reliable, and efficient USV modular generator concept tailored to the Navy’s requirements. This concept involves configuring smaller kW-scale building block power units in a high-density package to achieve a 4,000-hour no-touch maintenance periodicity for continuous operation in a naval environment.
This government contract underscores Hyliion's commitment to innovation and its leadership in developing sustainable energy solutions. The KARNO generator, with its exceptional form factor and ability to operate on multiple fuels, including NATO F-76, is ideally suited for the Navy’s USV program. The system’s hermetically sealed architecture, with only one moving part per shaft, is designed for maintenance-free operation over long running hours.
For more information on Hyliion or the KARNO generator, please visit www.hyliion.com .
For additional details on the SBIR, please visit https://www.navysbir.com/n24_1/N241-060.htm .
About the KARNO Generator
The KARNO generator is a linear heat generator that leverages advanced 3D metal printed components and proprietary flameless oxidation technology to produce clean electricity. Modular in design, the generator is expected to show an improvement in fuel efficiency, require significantly lower maintenance costs and have a much lower emissions profile than conventional generators. It is also capable of operating on over 20 different fuels,
including hydrogen, natural gas, propane, ammonia and conventional fuels.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com
WeTheMarket
4 months ago
Hyliion Launches Production of First KARNOTM Additive Components at Austin Headquarters
June 05, 2024
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240605361837/en/Hyliion-Launches-Production-of-First-KARNOTM-Additive-Components-at-Austin-Headquarters
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, is proud to announce the successful commencement of manufacturing of additive parts for the KARNO generator at its headquarters in Austin, Texas. This significant achievement will assist with scaling capacity as the company moves towards delivering generators to customers later this year.
Between Hyliion’s headquarters in Austin, Texas, and its R&D facility in Milford, Ohio, the company currently owns over a dozen additive printing machines, with the intent to markedly grow its manufacturing capacity in the years ahead. The new additions to the manufacturing capabilities will include cutting-edge Colibrium Additive (formerly GE Additive) M Line printers that offer the latest in production speed and efficiency improvements.
Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion, commented, "Initiating additive production in Austin greatly enhances our manufacturing capacity as we gear up to deliver our first KARNO units to customers this year. By leveraging additive manufacturing, we can produce complex components while also scaling production economically for the KARNO generator."
The KARNO generator’s efficiency is significantly enhanced by the precision and innovation enabled through this advanced 3D printing process. Additive manufacturing allows for enhanced design flexibility, reduced material waste, and robust durability, setting a new standard for high-performance component production in the power generation industry.
The initial parts printed in Austin were aluminum cooling jackets used in the KARNO generator to remove the heat generated by the linear electric machine. In the coming months, the company will start producing additional additive components for the generator in Austin, scaling up production alongside its existing facility in Ohio.
The first KARNO generators are expected to be delivered to early adopter customers in the second half of 2024. These initial deployments will provide valuable real-world data and feedback, further refining the technology and solidifying Hyliion’s position as a pioneer in the power generation sector.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
WeTheMarket
5 months ago
Hyliion Holdings Reports First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
April 30 2024
https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/NYSE/hyliion-HYLN/stock-news/93751427/hyliion-holdings-reports-first-quarter-2024-financ
Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, today reported its first-quarter 2024 financial results.
Key Business Highlights
- Announced that H2 Energy Group has executed a letter of intent to purchase up to 10 KARNO generator units that will operate on hydrogen rich syngas produced from sustainable processes
- Announced partnership with BayoTech to introduce Hyliion and BayoTech’s innovative solutions to each other’s customers
- Reiterated plans to deliver initial KARNO generator units to customers in late 2024
- Reported today that customer commitments are secured for 2024 production capacity and actively building a backlog of commitments for 2025 generator deliveries
- Hosted event with customers and other stakeholders to showcase KARNO technology and development progress
- Repurchased 8.7 million shares for $11.3 million as part of the company’s $20 million Stock Repurchase Program
- Ended the quarter with $264 million of cash and investments
- Reaffirmed guidance of $40 to $50 million cash expenditures in 2024 for KARNO development and capital investments
Executive Commentary
“I'm excited with the progress we've achieved in the past quarter as we remain on course for the initial deployment of KARNO generators to customers later this year," stated Thomas Healy, Hyliion’s Founder and CEO. "The growing interest from customers in our technology is promising, and we anticipate expanding our order backlog throughout this year for 2025. Additionally, we're swiftly increasing our production capacity by introducing additive printers to our Austin, Texas facility to meet rising demand."
KARNO Commercial Updates
Hyliion is initially developing a locally-deployable 200kW generating system which it intends to deliver to initial deployment customers in late 2024. Target markets in the commercial power space include EV Charging, Waste Gas, Prime Power and Mobility applications. Initial customer deployments will target each of these markets to demonstrate the versatility of the KARNO generator as well as key product attributes and differentiators versus competing technologies, including efficiency, emissions, fuel flexibility, and operating and maintenance costs.
Hyliion also recently announced that H2 Energy Group has executed a non-binding letter of intent for the purchase of up to 10 KARNO generators that will be fueled by hydrogen-rich syngas. H2 Energy specializes in the production of hydrogen using completely sustainable and renewable biomass. The letter of intent outlines the plan for five KARNO generator units to be installed in 2025 and includes an option for the purchase of five additional generators upon successful deployment of the initial units. Hyliion also announced a partnership with BayoTech, a full-service hydrogen supplier, allowing the companies to introduce their innovative solutions to each other’s customers, enhancing the product offerings of both companies.
Hyliion recently hosted a KARNO generator showcase event at its Cincinnati engineering and development facility, welcoming guests including customers, regulators, media representatives, government officials, supplier partners, and other stakeholders. Attendees had the opportunity to witness the KARNO generator in action and explore its underlying technology, including additive manufacturing and the fuel oxidation process with hydrogen. Additionally, the company provided updates on recent development progress, plans for initial generator deployments and the scaling up of production capacity.
KARNO Generator Development
Hyliion is developing a revolutionary new electrical generator powered by a linear heat motor that is expected to deliver step-change improvements in performance characteristics compared to conventional electricity generating systems, including efficiency, emissions, maintenance requirements, noise levels and fuel flexibility. The KARNO generator is enabled by the latest advances in additive manufacturing technology.
The development of the KARNO generator remains on track for initial customer deployments in late 2024. The company has been testing its Alpha version of the generator and earlier this year began printing components for its BETA version, which is the production-intent design. The company is taking delivery of additive manufacturing machines at its Austin, Texas facility, slated to become Hyliion’s primary KARNO generator printing, manufacturing and assembly center starting in 2025. Additive printers on hand and on order account for most of the capacity required for planned generator production in 2025.
Powertrain Wind-Down
In November 2023, Hyliion announced that it was winding down its powertrain business segment to maintain the company’s strong cash position as it furthers development of KARNO generator technology. The company has retained the powertrain technology, enabling it to explore future use or sale of the technology and tangible assets. Most wind-down activities were completed through the first quarter of 2024, while efforts to monetize powertrain assets and technology will continue throughout the year.
Financial Highlights and Guidance
First quarter operating expenses totaled $19.0 million, compared to $31.9 million in the prior-year quarter. First quarter expenses include $4.4 million of exit and termination charges directly related to the wind down of the powertrain business. Net loss in the quarter was $15.6 million, compared to $28.8 million in the first quarter of 2023.
The company repurchased 8.7 million shares of stock in the first quarter for $11.3 million as part of the $20 million share repurchase program announced in late 2023. Total cash expenditures for the quarter were $35.3 million, including share repurchases, $14.1 million for KARNO development, SG&A expenses, and capital spending and $9.9 million for outlays related to powertrain wind-down activities, net of asset sales. Total cash and investments remaining at the end of the quarter were $264 million.
For 2024, total cash consumed by KARNO development and capital investments is expected to be between $40 and $50 million, down compared to $131 million in cash consumed by the company in 2023. This estimate excludes cash payments associated with the stock repurchase program, payments associated with the ongoing wind down of powertrain operations, and cash generated from the sale of powertrain assets. Hyliion expects to achieve commercialization of the KARNO generator with the capital on hand.
Projections for 2025 include growth of KARNO generator deliveries with proceeds from sales in the low double-digit millions of dollars. The company also projects gross margins to be approximately break-even or slightly negative and cash spending to grow modestly compared to 2024.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The KARNO generator is a fuel-agnostic solution, enabled by additive manufacturing, that leverages a linear heat generator architecture. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
WeTheMarket
5 months ago
Hyliion Holdings Schedules First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast for May 1, 2024
April 18 2024
https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/NYSE/hyliion-HYLN/stock-news/93682060/hyliion-holdings-schedules-first-quarter-financial
Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, today announced it will host a conference call and accompanying webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to discuss its financial results, the Company's business, and outlook. Hyliion plans to report its 2024 first quarter financial results after the market close on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Hyliion’s First Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call
Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT
Conference Call Online Registration:
https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/779376202
Access the Webcast:
https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I521878
An archived webcast of the conference call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the Hyliion website.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is initially targeting the commercial and waste management industries with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
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5 months ago
Hyliion’s Tech Odyssey
FreightWaves
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Posted Apr 17, 2024
Welcome to FreightWaves, your go-to destination for all things trucking and technology. In today's Community Spotlight, we sit down with Alan Adler, the host and writer of Art Truck Tech, fresh off his road trip adventures. Join us as we dive into the latest tech trends and innovations in Cincinnati!
- Hyliion's Tech Journey: Alan shares insights on Hyliion's journey, from their ambitious Hyper Truck Rex project to their pivot towards the Kado generator technology from General Electric.
- Unveiling Kado: The Future of Power Generation: Discover the revolutionary Kado generator, based on a Stirling engine, offering low emissions and versatile fuel options. Alan takes us behind the scenes of Hyliion's early production efforts in suburban Cincinnati.
- 3D Printing Revolution: Learn how additive manufacturing is driving innovation in the production of Kado parts, offering scalability and efficiency previously unseen in traditional manufacturing methods.
- Hyliion's Focus and Future: Alan discusses Hyliion's strategic focus on Kado technology, highlighting the company's resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.
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6 months ago
KARNO Generator Showcase Event | Business Update and Tour of the Hyliion Ohio Facility
Hyliion
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Posted Apr 12, 2024
Join Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion, for an update on the development of KARNO technology and a recap of the promising market opportunities for the company at the KARNO Generator Showcase event held on April 4, 2024, at Hyliion's cutting-edge R&D facility in Milford, Ohio. This event welcomed a select group of guests, including customers, partners, and media, providing them with a tour of the facility, featuring demonstrations of the KARNO genset on a dyno, visits to the emissions testing lab, exploration of additive manufacturing machines, and an overview of the 4-shaft setup of the generator.
WeTheMarket
7 months ago
Hyliion Hosts a KARNOTM Technology Showcase Event at its New Cincinnati, Ohio, Facility
March 18 2024
https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/NYSE/hyliion-HYLN/stock-news/93504784/hyliion-hosts-a-karnotm-technology-showcase-event
Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, will host a KARNO Technology Showcase event on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Hyliion Cincinnati, Ohio, facility.
The KARNO generator is a fuel-agnostic solution, enabled by additive manufacturing, that leverages a linear heat generator architecture. Modular in design, the generator is expected to deliver up to 50% fuel efficiency, require significantly lower maintenance costs, and have a much lower emissions profile than conventional generators. It will also be capable of operating on over 20 different fuels, including hydrogen, natural gas, propane, ammonia, and other conventional fuels.
The KARNO Technology Showcase event will take place at Hyliion's new facility in Ohio where the majority of the generator development is taking place. This impressive facility can leverage wind and solar power generation onsite and is conditioned to be able to utilize power produced by the KARNO generator.
During the event, the Hyliion team will provide an in-depth presentation of the KARNO technology and address the use of additive printing for producing components. Attendees will also experience a live demonstration in the emissions testing lab, showcasing the system's versatile fuel adaptability and its commitment to low-emission performance.
Attendance at the showcase event is by invitation only and will feature elected officials, customers, strategic partners, investors, media representatives, and other key stakeholders.
In addition to the Ohio facility, Hyliion also maintains its headquarters in Austin, Texas. Spanning 120,000 square feet, this facility is earmarked to become the company's manufacturing hub by late 2024. This strategic expansion highlights Hyliion's commitment to innovation and its ambition to enhance production capabilities, positioning it for continued success in the industry.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hyliion is addressing the commercial space first with a locally deployable generator that can offer prime power, peak shaving, and renewables matching. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
WeTheMarket
8 months ago
FD, overall very positive call. The only reservation I have, is this gut feeling, that the company still sounds more like an R&D company vs. a commercial one. It seems to me that they are moving too slowly, perhaps too cautiously to commercializing the KARNO generator. If it's as good as they say it is, why aren't they commercializing it faster. The demand for the product I'm sure is high, considering the government subsidies, the environment benefits, the higher efficiencies and lower operational costs, the lower maintenance costs, the low noise, etc., etc. Why are they moving so slowly to commercialize it? Why did GE gave this technology away?
WeTheMarket
8 months ago
Hyliion Holdings Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Financial Results
February 13 2024
Link to Press Release https://investors.hyliion.com/news/news-details/2024/Hyliion-Holdings-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2023-Financial-Results/default.aspx
Link to Presentation https://s25.q4cdn.com/501989927/files/doc_financials/2023/q4/2023-4th-Quarter-and-Full-Year-Earnings-Slides.pdf
Link to Webcast https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/695080565
Hyliion Holdings Corp. (NYSE: HYLN) (“Hyliion”), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results.
Key Business Highlights
- Announced today, the KARNOTM generator is expected to qualify for up to a 40% tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Infrastructure Tax Credit (ITC)
- Announced today, Detmar Logistics executed a letter of intent for an initial KARNO unit to be deployed in the Permian Basin to operate on waste flare gas
- Executed a letter of intent to provide KARNO generators to GTL Leasing
- Confirmed plans to deliver initial KARNO generator units to customers in late 2024
- Began printing production-intent design components of the KARNO generator
- Successfully tested KARNO reactor technology on unprocessed Permian Basin gas; results surpassed emissions standards by 98% for CO and 76% for NOx
- Appointed Govindaraj Ramasamy as Chief Commercial Officer
- Announced $20 million Stock Repurchase Program
- Ended the year with $291 million of total cash and investments
- Guidance of $40 to $50 million cash expenditures for KARNO development in 2024
Executive Commentary
“I’m pleased to report that the company’s strategic shift to wind down powertrain operations and focus on our KARNO generator is on track, with significant achievements made in advancing our generator technology and engaging prospective customers during the quarter,” said Hyliion’s Founder and CEO, Thomas Healy. “We expect to deliver the initial KARNO generator deployment units with customers late in 2024 followed by a ramp-up in production and additional deliveries in 2025.”
KARNO Commercial Updates
Today, the company announced that, under the Inflation Reduction Act, the KARNO generator is expected to be characterized the same as a fuel cell, enabling customers to qualify for up to a 40% tax credit under the current ITC.
Hyliion is addressing the commercial power market first with a locally-deployable 200kW generating system which it intends to deliver to initial deployment customers in late 2024. To lead these efforts, Hyliion recently hired former Cummins powergen executive, Govi Ramasamy, as Chief Commercial Officer.
Hyliion also announced today that Detmar Logistics has executed a non-binding letter of intent for a KARNO generator and to be part of Hyliion’s early adopter program. Detmar, who supplied Hyliion with test gas from the Permian Basin, intends to operate their unit on waste flare gas to produce electricity at oil & gas sites, without the need for pre-treating the gas.
In addition to Detmar, Hyliion also announced a non-binding letter of intent with GTL Leasing to deliver two KARNO generators for their portable electric vehicle recharging business. Other customers’ letters of intent are in place or being finalized to represent the remaining planned deployments in 2024 and initial deliveries in 2025. Hyliion plans for initial deployments to represent a broad range of applications, including vehicle charging, waste gas fuel sourcing, and prime power generation.
KARNO Generator Development
Hyliion is developing a revolutionary new electrical generator powered by a linear heat motor that is expected to deliver step-change improvements in performance characteristics compared to conventional generating systems, including efficiency, emissions, maintenance requirements, noise levels and fuel flexibility. The KARNO generator is enabled by the latest advances in additive manufacturing technology. Hyliion hosted a Technology Fireside Chat in December 2023 during which Thomas Healy and Josh Mook, Chief Technology Officer, explained the capabilities and advantages of the generator.
Recent technological advancements include beginning to print production-intent design parts of the BETA design of the KARNO generator. The BETA generator design will go through validation throughout 2024 and then is expected to be ready for customer deployments later this year.
The company also tested unprocessed flare gas that was collected from the Permian Basin and confirmed the ability for the KARNO reactor to operate on this fuel, showcasing the fuel agnostic characteristics of the generator. Recent test results on this fuel highlight that the KARNO’s flameless oxidation process is expected to surpass current EPA Tier 4 emissions standards by 98% for CO and 76% for NOx with no additional aftertreatment or catalyst needed.
Powertrain Wind-Down
In November 2023, Hyliion announced that it was winding down its powertrain business segment to maintain the company’s strong cash position as it furthers development of the KARNO generator technology. The company intends to retain the powertrain technology, enabling it to explore future use or sale of the technology and tangible assets. Most wind-down activities are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024 while efforts to monetize powertrain assets and technology continue.
Financial Highlights and Guidance
Fourth quarter operating expenses totaled $32.6 million, compared to $31.6 million in the prior-year quarter as the company initiated powertrain wind-down actions. Fourth quarter expenses include $11.5 million of charges directly related to the wind-down, including employee severance, contract cancellation costs, and accelerated depreciation of assets.
Full-year expenses totaled $136.3 million, compared to $152.4 million for the full year in 2022. Expenses in 2022 include $28.8 million of one-time charges associated with the purchase of KARNO generator technology from GE. Cash expenditures for 2023 were $131 million, including net losses and capital investments. The company ended the year with $291 million in unrestricted cash, and short-term and long-term investments.
For 2024, total cash consumed by the KARNO generator business is expected to be between $40 and $50 million, down compared to $131 million in capital consumed by the company in 2023. This estimate excludes cash payments associated with the stock repurchase program, payments associated with the ongoing wind-down of powertrain operations, and cash generated from the sale of powertrain assets and technology. Hyliion expects to achieve commercialization of the KARNO generator with the capital on hand.
Projections for 2025 include growth of KARNO generator deliveries with proceeds from sales in the low double-digit millions of dollars. The company also projects gross margins to be approximately break-even or slightly negative and cash spending to grow modestly compared to 2024.
About Hyliion
Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to provide distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and with research and development in Cincinnati, OH, Hyliion is addressing the commercial space first with a locally-deployable generator that can offer prime power, peak shaving, and renewables matching. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine. The KARNO generator is a fuel-agnostic solution, enabled by additive manufacturing, that leverages a linear heat generator architecture. The Company aims to offer innovative, yet practical solutions that contribute positively to the environment in the energy economy. For further information, please visit www.hyliion.com.
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