Kenworth T270, T370 now standard with Dana Spicer S140 single-drive axles
Kenworth T270 and T370 medium-duty trucks are now standard with Dana Spicer S140 single-reduction, single-drive axles. The Kenworth T270 features the Dana Spicer S17-140 rated at 16,000 lbs, while the Kenworth T370 is standard with the Dana Spicer S21-140 rated at 21,000 lbs. Dana Spicer S140 axles are designed to serve a wide range of
Hyliion acquires Gentherm battery division, announces partnerships with Dana, Toshiba
Hyliion has announced the acquisition of Gentherm’s battery division. The Gentherm battery system was already an important component of Hyliion’s 6x4HE hybrid solution, the company noted. “Batteries are a critical component of any hybrid vehicle. The acquisition provides us with control over the complete battery management supply chain from manufacturing and packaging to software development,”
Electric vehicle partners: Dana, Workhorse Group join forces on a new electric, city delivery vehicle
According to a recent U.S. Energy Information Administration Electric Power Monthly report, the average cost of electricity for transportation is just under 10 cents per kilowatt-hour in the U.S. At approximately 60 kilowatt-hours per 100 miles, that’s roughly $6, or six cents per mile for fuel. In comparison, a one-ton gasoline or diesel van getting
Kenworth to offer Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline for T680, T880
Kenworth now offers the Dana SPL 250 Lite driveline for the Kenworth T680 and Kenworth T880 in linehaul and regional haul applications. According to the manufacturer, the SPL 250 Lite is 25 lbs. lighter, has fewer moving parts, and reduces Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) values compared to the SPL 250 XL driveline series it
Kenworth to offer three Dana axle options on K270, K370 models
Kenworth has added the availability of three Dana Spicer axle series for its K270 and K370 medium duty cabovers. Kenworth’s cabovers are now available with the Dana Spicer S140, E1002IL, S21-172 and S21-172E axles. The Dana Spicer S140 series of single-reduction, single-drive axles, pictured above, range from 16,000- to 21,000-lb. gross axle weight rating and,
Dana, Workhorse Group partner on city delivery vehicle with Spicer Electrified axle
Dana Inc. and Workhorse Group Inc. announced that they are working on the design, development and production of a city delivery vehicle featuring Dana’s Spicer Electrified integrated e-Drive axle. “Workhorse’s extensive development background and manufacturing experience in the EV space provide the industry-leading capabilities we sought in a strategic partner,” said Mark Wallace, executive vice
How the latest axle technology integrates into powertrains
If the engine is the heart of your powertrain and the transmission is the shifting brains behind the operation, then the axle is the muscle, propelling your truck down the highway. While the engine and transmission get much of the spotlight, the axle plays a key role in increasing efficiency—in both proprietary powertrains and those
Dana announces enhancements to e-catalog and e-commerce platform, new seal installation tool kit
Dana Inc. announced enhancements to its e-catalog and e-commerce platform, as well as a new seal installation tool kit. Among the enhancements to DanaAftermarket.com, the company’s e-catalog and e-commerce website, are a new mobile-ready design. The mobile-friendly website now provides the following features, according to Dana: Product images, descriptions, and informational videos; The ability to search
Kenworth T270, T370 offer Dana Spicer S140 single-drive axles
The Kenworth T270 and T370 are now available with the Dana Spicer S140 series of single-reduction, single-drive axles, ranging from 16,000-lb. to 21,000-lb. gross axle weight rating. According to Dana, the four S140 series axles are designed to handle a wide range of applications and feature broad ratio coverage from 3.31 to 6.50, allowing maximum
Power source: The importance of axles in hybrid and electric trucks
Electrification is the story of the year in the trucking world. From Cummins to Fuso to Chanje to Tesla, serious moves were made by various OEMs to begin the process of bringing what was previously a theoretical concept to the real world. No one can deny that electrification is coming. With new priorities for OEMs
NACV day 3: News from the show floor
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Dana launches SPL 250 Driveshaft
Dana Inc. announced the launch of its new SPL 250 Lite driveshaft for heavy-duty vehicles. Designed to handle torque ratings up to 25,000 Nm, the new SPL 250 Lite driveshaft is up to 25 lbs. lighter than competitive products, Dana said. It has been specifically engineered to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels;
