Dana Launches Production of High-Efficiency Spicer® AdvanTEK® Ultra™ Axle System in China
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
"Chinese light-vehicle buyers have fully embraced the most advanced technologies in the world for delivering exceptional drivability and fuel efficiency," said
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
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.
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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
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Jeff Cole, +1-419-887-3535, jeff.cole@dana.com