Dana Holding Corp. showcased a range of advanced driveline, sealing and thermal-management solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) market at EV JAPAN from Jan. 13-15. Dana’s customizable and robust product portfolio, which is available to the Japanese and overall Asian-Pacific market, could be seen in the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight).
“As global automotive trends continue to focus on alternative energy and electric vehicle solutions, Dana is honored to have the opportunity to showcase our presence in the industry at one of the most influential EV events,” said George Constand, Dana’s chief technical and quality officer. “Our advanced technologies meet customer needs in Japan and deliver enhanced driving performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions for customers across the globe.”
On display at EV JAPAN were a variety of Dana’s Spicer driveline technologies, Victor Reinz sealing solutions and Long thermal-management products, which are equipped to fit a range of vehicle platforms. Among these were Dana’s innovative Long-brand two-sided chip cooling technology, a 2016 Automotive News PACE Award finalist, which enhances the heat transfer of power inverter devices, such as insulated-gate bipolar transistors. This advanced chip technology consists of an integrated cooling plate made of formed aluminum, offering significant packaging improvements, weight reduction and cost savings. Many of Dana’s thermal-management technologies that were showcased at EV JAPAN also were recently recognized by the China Decision Makers Consultancy, naming Dana the “Best Battery Solution Provider of the Year” in 2015.
Another technology to be presented at the show is Dana’s VariGlide continuously variable planetary transmission solution. This disruptive technology is completely scalable across all vehicle architectures and is designed to boost fuel efficiency, provide smoother shifting, improve overall vehicle performance and enhance vehicle noise, vibration and harshness.
In addition, attendees at EV JAPAN had a first-hand look at a variety of Dana’s other technologies, including:
- Spicer electric vehicle gearboxes
- Metallic bipolar plate technology
- Engine oil coolers
- Transmission oil coolers
- Exhaust gas heat recovery solutions
- Thermal-acoustical protective shielding
Dana says that the company’s presence in Japan and within the entire Asian-Pacific region, is continuously expanding to support the rapidly growing automotive market, with a constant emphasis on new and alternative energy products. EV JAPAN, the seventh EV and HEV Drive System Technology Expo is Asia’s largest trade show and conference for EV and HEV technologies.
For more information on Dana’s products in Japan, visit dana.co.jp.
