Dana Inc. introduced a product line of power technologies and drive axles called Spicer Electrified, including fully integrated motor, control and e-drive technologies intended for electric and hybrid vehicles.
The product line addresses each of its end markets — light vehicles, commercial trucks and off-highway equipment — to accelerate electric driveline technology and real-world applications over the next decade, the Maumee, Ohio-based company said.
“Dana has a unique ability to leverage knowledge across multiple end markets, and we are confident that our investment and research will benefit the advancement of technology for the entire mobility industry,” Dana CEO James Kamsickas said in a statement.
Currently in production, the Spicer EV Drive for electric vans manages speed and torque from the e-motor to the wheels, it said.
Planned for launch in 2018, Dana's new e-axles for electric transit buses and city delivery vehicles will feature a fully integrated motor and gear box, it said.
The company is also working with automotive manufacturers to develop all-wheel-drive e-axles with traditional front-wheel-drive hybrids, it said.
