Dana launches new electric powertrain for medium-duty vehicles

Dana Incorporated has launched its newest direct-drive electric powertrain, the TM4 Sumo LD.

David Sickels is the Senior Editor of Fleet Equipment. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: Apr 29, 2019

Dana Inc. has launched the TM4 Sumo LD direct-drive electric powertrain. The motor-inverter combination is designed for Class 2 through Class 6 vehicles.

When integrated with one of Dana’s electrified axle solutions, the TM4 Sumo LD can be configured for light-commercial, minibus and medium-duty truck and bus, as well as heavy-duty Class 8 hybrid vehicles, the company says.

“The Sumo LD series has been engineered into multiple Spicer Electrified products and is able to be adapted to the architecture requirements of our customers, from direct-drive solutions to fully integrated e-Axle designs,” said Christophe Dominiak, chief technology officer for Dana.

With three available models, the TM4 Sumo LD offers up to 250 kW of continuous power and 1200 Nm of torque, Dana says.

Weather Guard adds new truck boxes and headache racks

The 2024 Saddle and Lo-Side truck boxes include the one-key Ultralock security feature.

By Kevin Linger

Managing Editor/Producer of Fleet Equipment Magazine

Published: Apr 3, 2024

Work truck equipment manufacturer Weather Guard has introduced new truck boxes and headache racks. The 2024 Saddle and Lo-Side truck boxes include the one-key Ultralock security feature, which Weather Guard says combines maximum security protection, ability to manage keys to multiple boxes and new visual locking cues. A new red push button lock mechanism lets end-users know at a glance if the box is locked or not—if the red button is popped up, the box is unlocked.