Dana Accelerates Electrification of Underground Mining Vehicles with New High-Efficiency e-Powershift Transmission
Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) unveiled the Spicer Electrified™ e-Powershift transmission at MINExpo 2021, a modular two-speed solution tailored for electrified heavy-duty mining vehicles. This transmission boasts power outputs of 322 horsepower (dual-motor) and 161 horsepower (single-motor), designed to enhance mining operations' transition to electrification. Prototype testing for OEMs is slated for year-end. The e-Powershift integrates high-voltage motors and an efficient shifting system, aimed at improving performance and reducing maintenance costs in severe mining environments.
- Launch of the Spicer Electrified e-Powershift transmission, enhancing electrification efforts in mining.
- Supports up to 322 horsepower in dual-motor configuration, improving operational efficiency.
- Prototype testing available for OEMs by year-end, indicating further product development.
- Integrates high-voltage motors for improved efficiency and durability in heavy-duty applications.
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today debuted the new Spicer Electrified™ e-Powershift transmission, a modular and flexible two-speed solution that offers power take-off (PTO) functionality for electrified heavy-duty mining vehicles.
Delivering high efficiency and superior performance in a compact package that simplifies the mining industry's transition to electrification, the dual-motor version of the e-Powershift transmission supports continuous power outputs up to 322 horsepower (240 kW), while the single-motor configuration is engineered for 161 horsepower (120 kW) of continuous output.
Its flexible, power-dense design makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, including small- to medium-sized loaders and trucks used in underground mining, as well as construction wheel loaders, large lift trucks, and terminal tractors. The highly efficient dual-motor configuration shown at MINExpo® delivers the optimal tractive effort in every duty cycle without torque interruption.
The Spicer Electrified e-Powershift transmission will be available for prototype testing by original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) by the end of this year.
"For more than half a century, Dana has been a trusted top-tier supplier of drive systems that deliver superior performance for mining vehicles," said Jeroen Decleer, senior vice president, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems for Dana Incorporated. "The new e-Powershift transmission showcases how we are leveraging our comprehensive portfolio of electrification technologies to provide mining OEMs with complete solutions that can help accelerate their journeys to e-Mobility."
The launch of the Spicer Electrified e-Powershift transmission demonstrates how Dana is rapidly and effectively developing market-ready solutions that can help streamline and accelerate the mining industry's transition to electrification.
It is equipped with Dana TM4 high-voltage motors from 350 to 800 volts to improve efficiency, reduce total package size, and provide redundancy as needed. The motors have delivered field-proven performance and durability for hundreds of thousands of hours in underground mining and other heavy-duty applications.
The e-Powershift transmission offers highly efficient shifting through a patented wet clutch and synchronizer, and it can be configured with four-wheel-drive disconnect and a PTO that eliminates the need for an additional motor and inverter.
The system is an efficient turnkey solution, with drivetrain integration simplified through the use of a single APC transmission control unit. It uses proprietary software engineered to optimize machine operation through numerous drive and PTO modes, including hill-hold and functional safety readiness.
The e-Powershift transmission will be shown as part of a complete system that includes heavy-duty Spicer® axles engineered to withstand the most severe mining environments while offering superior braking power for reliability under full load conditions on all operating grades. The system also includes Spicer® driveshafts designed for longer life, minimal maintenance, and lower operating costs.
To learn more about all of Dana's traditional and electrified drive and motion systems for mining vehicles, visit booth S-24221 in the South Hall at MINExpo this week.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a leader in the design and manufacture of highly efficient propulsion and energy-management solutions for all mobility markets across the globe. The company's conventional and clean-energy solutions support nearly every vehicle manufacturer with drive and motion systems; electrodynamic technologies, including software and controls; and thermal, sealing, and digital solutions.
Based in Maumee, Ohio, USA, the company reported sales of
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