b'B U S I N E S S U P D A T E S ( C O N T I N U E D )Merger with Tortoise Wont Slow Down HyliionS are certainly picking up speed. Hyliion Inc., a company that boasts SCOA as an initial low but steady wins the race, but SCOAs pursuit of better energy solutions for transport investor, announced intentions to merge with Tortoise Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company that focuses strategically on the energy sector and decarbonizing commercial transportation in North America. Hyliion has already established itself as a leader of alternative fuel solutions in the commercial transportation industry by offering fully electric pow-ertrain solutions for Class 8 vehicles capable of achieving a net carbon-negative footprint. The merger will drive Hyliions corporate expansion and further the development and commercialization of its powertrain solutions, with the support of the companys robust network of industry partners.We are building solutions that are available today and address the immediate needs of to-days trucking fleets, said Thomas Healy, CEO and founder of Hyliion. Hyliions solutions were specifically developed to utilize existing infrastructure in an effort to support rapid technology deployment. Our mission is to enable our fleet customers to quickly realize lower carbon emissions and significantly lower cost of ownership benefits provided by our technology. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hyliions mission is to reduce the carbon intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of commercial transportation Class 8 vehicles by being the leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions. Leveraging advanced software algorithms and data analytics capabilities, Hyliion offers fleets an easy, efficient system to decrease fuel and operating expenses while seamlessly integrating with their existing fleet operations. It designs, develops and sells electrified powertrain solutions for Heavy Duty Class 8 trucks from any of the leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, transforming the transportation indus-trys environmental impact at scale. Tortoise Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, stock exchange, acquisition, reorga-nization or similar business combination between one or more businesses, with expertise that spans across the entire energy and infrastructure value chain. Over the past 15 months since our IPO, we have evaluated more than 200 companies looking for the ideal opportunity where our expertise and capital could be the catalyst needed to unlock the full potential of a high-growth business, said Vince Cubbage, CEO and Chairman of Tortoise. We found that excep-tional company with Hyliionwith a market-disruptive business plan, transformational product, and remarkable founder and CEO. We are honored that they made us a part of their team and are looking forward to helping them deploy their sustainable, electrified trucking solutions to significantly reduce emissions and contribute to a cleaner energy future. 82 visions Summer 2020 1'