Dana, Switch Mobility partner on electrified commercial vehicles
Dana Inc., a manufacturer of drivetrain and e-propulsion systems, and Switch Mobility Ltd., the electrified commercial vehicles company and subsidiary of Ashok Leyland Ltd, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, announced the signing of a strategic agreement between the two entities. Under the terms of the agreement, Dana will make a strategic investment in Switch Mobility and
Dana starts Spicer ReadyShaft next-day driveshaft delivery
Dana Incorporated has introduced Spicer ReadyShaft to provide next-day delivery of ready-to-install Spicer driveshafts. Spicer ReadyShaft driveshafts are built to order with genuine Spicer component parts and arrive painted and pre-greased for easy installation, the company says. All driveshaft part numbers are available for heavy-duty commercial vehicles through the ReadyShaft program and each comes with
Dana expands Spicer Life Series service-free u-joint portfolio
Dana Incorporated has added new SPL 140SFX service-free u-joints for medium-duty applications to its portfolio of Spicer Life Series service-free u-joints for commercial vehicles. Dana says the new Spicer SPL140SFX eliminates the zerk hole lube drill and tap, and includes a tube of Spicer ultra-premium synthetic grease that is compatible with all NLGI-2 greases. Once
Dana acquires Pi Innovo LLC
Dana Inc. has acquired Pi Innovo LLC, an embedded software solutions company that develops electronic control units to support the light vehicle, commercial vehicle and off-highway markets. Dana previously held a non-controlling interest. Dana says the acquisition of Pi Innovo, which is headquartered near Detroit, enables the company to increase its in-house electrodynamics capabilities and
Dana adds Spicer Select light-duty center support bearings coverage
Dana Inc. has added new coverage to its Spicer Select light-vehicle center bearings line, including high VIO (vehicles in operations) applications such as the 1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado trucks, as well as fleet-managed, last-mile delivery applications like the Dodge and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. The company says that premium-grade Spicer Select light-vehicle center bearings feature brackets made
Dana unveils expanded TM4 Sumo HP motor and inverter series
Dana Inc. has unveiled an expanded family of Dana TM4 Sumo HP electric motors and inverters, including the HV1000 and HV2500. The TM4 SUMO family is specifically designed for battery-electric, range-extended and fuel-cell vehicles. The company says these high-performance motors and inverters are engineered to offer maximum flexibility, enabling direct-drive, series-hybrid or parallel-hybrid applications. The
Dana to acquire portion of Modine Manufacturing Company
Dana Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase a portion of the thermal-management business of Modine Manufacturing Co.’s automotive segment. Dana says the transaction will strengthen Dana’s Power Technologies business unit. The agreed purchase price is $1 with the assumption of certain financial liabilities. Subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, the
Dana recognized with Drivetrain Component of the Year award
Dana Inc. has been awarded the Drivetrain Component of the Year Award for its Spicer TE50 powershift transmission at the 2020 Diesel Progress Summit and Awards. The 2020 Diesel Progress Summit recognizes commercially available drivetrain components used in a conventional powertrain application, including transmissions, powertrain components, axles, hydraulics and wheels. Designed for large load haul
Dana makes investment in embedded software solutions/ECU provider Pi Innovo LLC
Dana Inc. has acquired a non-controlling stake in Pi Innovo LLC, a provider of embedded software solutions and electronics control units for the light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. Dana says that the investment in Pi Innovo will further enable the company to enhance its in-house electric-vehicle capabilities by providing turnkey software and control
Dana bolsters Victor Reinz brand in North America
Dana Inc. says it has committed to the Victor Reinz brand to ensure that the sealing technologies are available to the North American aftermarket. “With more than 30,000 SKUs globally and a focus on problem-solving applications, Victor Reinz is well positioned to lead the way as the premier aftermarket gasket and sealing provider in North
