Hyliion Appoints New Vice President of Operations to Drive Manufacturing of the KARNO Power Module

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyliion Holdings Corp.  (NYSE American: HYLN), a developer of sustainable electricity-producing technology, is excited to announce Darrell Preble has joined Hyliion as the Vice President of Operations. In this role, Preble will be responsible for scaling Hyliion’s manufacturing infrastructure to bring the KARNO™ Power Modules to market in an efficient and cost-effective way.

Preble brings extensive experience from the energy industry, with a track record of building scalable operations and driving operational excellence. Prior to joining Hyliion, he held senior leadership positions at Cummins and Husky Technologies where he successfully oversaw large-scale production initiatives and implemented resilient supply chains that supported commercialization.

“As we prepare to go to market, strengthening our operational capabilities is critical,” said Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion. “Adding Darrell to our leadership team reinforces our ability to scale efficiently, optimize costs, and ensure that the KARNO technology can be deployed across industries at a manageable pace.”

The KARNO Power Module, enabled by additive manufacturing and fuel-agnostic capabilities, is designed to deliver highly efficient, low-emissions power across multiple applications, including data centers, commercial and industrial facilities, and microgrids.

“I’m thrilled to join Hyliion at this pivotal time,” said Preble. “The KARNO Power Module represents a new way to produce and utilize electricity. I look forward to building the operational foundation that will help Hyliion to scale, deliver value to our customers, and accelerate the adoption of this groundbreaking technology.”

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 modular power plant technology 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 KARNO Power Module that can offer prime power as well as energy arbitrage opportunities. Beyond stationary power, Hyliion will address mobile applications such as vehicles and marine vessels. 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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