ATLANTA, March 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated
(NYSE: DAN) today announced that it has been chosen as a preferred
supplier to the Lion Electric Company for traditional and
electrified componentry on its all-electric urban Class 8 vehicle,
the Lion8. The truck features Dana's TM4® direct
drive system and traditional Spicer® driveline
components and is immediately available for ordering.
Founded in 2008, Lion Electric develops and manufactures
all-electric architectures for Class 5-8 trucks; full-size school
buses; and midi- and mini-buses for paratransit, school, public
transit, and public transportation. The company launched its
first electric bus in 2016 and has since deployed more than 200
zero-emission school buses in North
America, with more than two million road-proven miles.
"Dana's collaboration with Lion Electric further solidifies our
strategic initiatives as the leader in e-Propulsion. The
Lion8 moves beyond simply testing these advanced technologies with
the ability to order clean, electric-powered vehicles today," said
Mark Wallace, president of Dana
Commercial Vehicle Driveline Technologies. "Lion Electric has
a talented and dynamic team and we look forward to expanding our
efforts in providing fully integrated, high-efficiency
solutions."
The Lion8 will include the TM4 SUMO™ HD direct-drive motor,
BCI20 charger and inverter, and the Neuro vehicle controller.
Also supplied by Dana will be Spicer® DS404 drive
axles, and SPL® 250 driveshafts.
"We are pleased to be partnering with Dana to bring innovative
zero-emission solutions to the commercial-vehicle market," said
Yannick Poulin, COO for Lion
Electric. "Dana's unmatched proficiency in proven
e-propulsion systems will be a strong addition to the development
of our all-electric truck platform."
See the new Lion8 vehicle featuring Spicer Electrified™
components in the Lion Electric booth, 3631, at the TMC Annual
Meeting this week. Dana will present a comprehensive lineup
of Spicer Electrified™ systems, traditional driveline technologies,
and other solutions for commercial vehicles in TMC booth 2801.
About The Lion Electric Company
Lion Electric Co. is an innovative manufacturer of zero emission
vehicles. Lion Electric Co.'s vehicle offering includes; the LionC
school bus; an all-electric minibus which can serve in the
paratransit, school, public-transit or multi-use transportation
sectors; and urban heavy duty all-electric trucks (launch
2019). Since its foundation in 2008, Lion's mission has been
to develop durable, integrated solutions while reducing its
environmental footprint.
Always actively seeking new technologies, Lion vehicles have
unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and
their everyday needs. The company believes that transitioning to
all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our
community, environment and overall quality of life.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a world leader in highly engineered solutions for improving
the efficiency, performance, and sustainability of powered vehicles
and machinery. Dana supports the passenger vehicle,
commercial truck, and off-highway markets, as well as industrial
and stationary equipment applications. Founded in 1904, Dana
employs more than 36,000 people in 33 countries on six continents
who are committed to delivering long-term value to customers.
The company reported sales of $8.1 billion in
2018. Based in Maumee, Ohio,
USA, it is a people-centric organization and has been named
a top employer of choice around the world, including significant
honors in Asia, India, Italy,
Mexico, and the United
States. For more information, please
visit www.dana.com.
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