Equipment Electric trucks have shorter spec’ sheets, but there’s still plenty to consider March 1, 2022 North American truckers have enjoyed a decades-long love affair with their spec’ sheets. At one time, everything from wheel seals to brake linings, U-joints, and pinion gears were on the…
Your future BEVs will require new PPE September 29, 2021 Technicians working on electric vehicles will have to get used to wearing some new personal protective equipment (PPE). This might include high-voltage safety gloves, a high-voltage safety apron, insulated shoes,…
Dana adds e-axles to powertrain family September 1, 2021 Dana is expanding its Spicer electrified e-powertrain family to include single and tandem e-axles for a variety of Class 7 and 8 trucks. The Spicer Electrified Zero-8 e-axles use Dana…
Dana begins e-axle production, supporting FCCC MT50e vehicles September 1, 2021 Dana is beginning production on the first in a lineup of Spicer electrified Zero-6 e-axles – the es9000r e-axle – to support Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s all-electric MT50e medium-duty delivery…
Transportation Developing a digital tire management strategy October 28, 2020 If you’re still using pencils, paper, and binders to track your tire management, you’ve already fallen behind. “I’d say, we’re moving at warp speed,” Brian Cunningham, vice-president of fleet solutions…
Equipment Bendix takes over brake joint venture with Dana October 1, 2020 ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has bought Dana out of their Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) joint venture. Dana had controlled a 20% interest in the joint venture.
Equipment Covid-19 can’t derail shift to electrification August 20, 2020 LONG BEACH, Calif. – When economies around the world ground to a sudden halt due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, transport-related emissions also largely vanished. Suddenly, distant mountain ranges came…
Equipment Dana acquires Quebec-based electric drivetrain developer August 27, 2019 MONTREAL, Que. – Dana has expanded its e-mobility business with the acquisition of Quebec-based Nordresa Motors. Nordresa focuses on integration and application engineering for the development and commercialization of electric…
Equipment Dana introduces new Spicer products March 17, 2019 ATLANTA, Ga. – A new Spicer Dura-Tune center bearing for downsped drivetrains, and a Spicer Trac-Lok limited slip differential for medium-duty trucks were introduced by Dana at the Technology &…
Dana launches TCO calculator February 8, 2019 Dana has produced a total cost of ownership calculator, which will help fleets run cost comparisons between diesel and full-electric powertrain options. The calculator requires minimal input and includes visual…
Trucks Navistar standardizes Dana Spicer single drive axles July 24, 2018 Navistar has made Dana Spicer single drive axles standard on its MV Series medium-duty trucks. It will include the Dana Spicer S110, S130, S140, S170, and S190 models, as well…
Equipment Dana shows new axles, updated tire analytics program March 4, 2018 ATLANTA, Ga. – Two new lighter-weight axles and an updated tire analytics platform were among product introductions made by Dana at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s Spring meetings. The Spicer…
Equipment Dana launches new products at NACV September 26, 2017 ATLANTA, Ga. – Dana has expanded its line of downspeeding-compatible driveshafts, with the introduction of the SPL 250 Lite. The company says the new offering reduces weight by up to…
Transportation Paul’s Hauling taps Dana to help with tire management February 27, 2017 Dana also adds new downspeeding options
Equipment Dana launches new e-commerce portal January 25, 2017 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dana has launched a new parts ordering website to provide fleet customers with easier access to information and an ability for distributors to better fulfill orders.
