SHANGHAI, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana
Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today the start of production in
China of the award-winning
Spicer® AdvanTEK® Ultra™ axle with the
Spicer® SmartConnect™ disconnecting all-wheel-drive
(AWD) system.
Engineered for passenger cars and vans, crossovers, and SUVs,
the Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra axle delivers best-in-class fuel
efficiency across all torques, speeds, and temperatures without
tradeoffs for durability or comfort. It leverages ultra-low
viscosity lubricants while maintaining gear durability and life to
achieve up to a 45-percent reduction in energy loss compared with a
typical axle.
The Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra axle was recently honored with a 2019
Automotive News PACE Award, which serves as a benchmark for
innovation and recognizes automotive suppliers for technical
advancement, innovation, and dedication to excellence. When
the axle is configured with Spicer SmartConnect disconnecting AWD
technology, the combined system enables manufacturers to deliver
maximum fuel efficiency for their customers.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has selected Dana as the exclusive
worldwide supplier of Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra rear drive units for
all versions of the Ford Edge featuring the AWD system. The
vehicles will be available in North
America, Europe, and
Asia-Pacific starting with the
2019 model year. Systems for vehicles produced in the Asia-Pacific region are being produced at
Dana's new state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly facility in
Chongqing, China.
"Chinese light-vehicle buyers have fully embraced the most
advanced technologies in the world for delivering exceptional
drivability and fuel efficiency," said Bob
Pyle, president of Dana Light Vehicle Driveline
Technologies. "The Spicer® AdvanTEK®
Ultra™ axle system demonstrates how Dana's ongoing investments in
engineering produce benefits for vehicle manufacturers and buyers
alike."
Spicer® AdvanTEK® Ultra™
Axle
Axles are traditionally designed to durability
specifications, which is followed by engineers calculating the
thinnest oil that may be used without sacrificing component life.
Dana engineers reversed the process for the Spicer AdvanTEK
Ultra axle by first defining the specifications for an ideal
ultra-low viscosity lubricant, and then designing compatible gears
and bearings that take full advantage of the lubricant without
sacrificing durability and noise, vibration, and harshness
performance.
The Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra axle serves a launchpad for future
applications, including supplementing hybrid vehicles as automakers
transition into electrification.
Spicer® SmartConnect™ Disconnecting AWD
System
Spicer SmartConnect technology helps global
automotive manufacturers address evolving emissions regulations
while maintaining the safety and control that are key advantages of
AWD systems on SUVs, crossovers, and passenger vehicles.
Vehicles with disconnecting AWD systems are designed to
automatically and seamlessly transition to AWD when the system
predicts or detects slipping at the wheels, such as during rapid
acceleration or in icy and other low-traction conditions.
The Spicer SmartConnect system configures the drivetrain to work
in front-wheel-drive mode for the majority of driving conditions
and engages AWD only when needed, enabling improved fuel
efficiency.
Visit Dana at Auto Shanghai 2019
Dana will exhibit the
Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra axle with the Spicer SmartConnect
disconnecting AWD system as well as company's wide and growing
portfolio of high-efficiency drive systems for conventional and
electric vehicles at Auto Shanghai in hall 6.2, stand 6BF060 at the
National Exhibition and Convention Center.
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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