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Tools Trucking D ana announced in March at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meet- ing in Nashville, Tenn., that it is now off ering axle ra os compa ble with all seven confi gura ons of the newly enhanced SmartAdvantage powertrain, a joint collabora on between Eaton and Cummins. Dana says these confi gurations include the original small-step over- drive transmission and a new direct- drive option that delivers exceptional fuel economy in less-than-truckload and regional line haul commercial vehicles with target cruise speeds of 62 mph and below. Together with Cummins and Eaton, Dana has engineered these drivetrain options to help fl eets maximize the benefi ts of engine downspeeding by creating a durable system that man- ages dynamic challenges resulting from readily available higher torque with less axle reduction. "The benefi ts of engine downspeeding are undeniable, and we are partnering with industry leaders to advance this effi ciency- boosting technology," said Mark Wallace, executive vice president of Dana and group president of Dana On-Highway Driveline Technologies. "Our joint col- laboration with Cummins and Eaton allows Dana to take a comprehen- sive systems approach, examining the integration of all components throughout the vehicle in an effort to fully optimize performance and make further drivetrain enhancements." Dana says its system includes the Spicer AdvanTEK 40 155 Series tan- dem axle, which offers the industry's narrowest ratio steps, from 2.26:1 to 2.79:1, along with the SPL 350 drive- By Lucas Deal Dana introduces more axle ratios compatible with SmartAdvantage powertrain 14 www.studentdriverplacement.com April '16 downspeeding are undeniable, and we are partnering with industry leaders to advance this effi ciency- Dana On-Highway Driveline Technologies. "Our joint col- laboration with Cummins and Eaton Dana – Spicer AdvanTEK Tandem Axle