Dana Corporation Tandem Drive Axle Now Available on Volvo VN

Dana Corporation Tandem Drive Axle Now Available on Volvo VN



TOLEDO, Ohio, April 29  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Corporation  announced
today that its Dana(R) Spicer(R) Torsionally Tuned-40TM (DST40) tandem drive
axle is now available for the Volvo VN from Volvo Trucks North America, Inc.

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"We are very pleased to extend our drive axle technologies to the Volvo VN,"
said Dana Chairman and CEO Michael J. Burns.  "This product offering is
important to the growing commercial-vehicle market, and we are excited to bring
this level of superior system technology and performance to Volvo and its
customers."

The DST40 is an integral component of the Roadranger(R) Torsionally Tuned
System, now available for the Volvo VN.  The DST40 significantly reduces
inter-axle driveline angles and improves overall drivetrain durability and
performance -- all while minimizing size, cost, and weight concerns for fleet
owners and drivers.

"When the DST40 is specified with other leading Roadranger components, the
result is the industry's only torsionally tuned system of drivetrain
components," said Nick Cole, president, Dana Heavy Vehicle Technologies and
Systems Group.  "We look forward to further developing our relationship with
this leading global commercial-vehicle manufacturer."

Volvo Trucks North America is part of Volvo Truck Corporation and AB Volvo, a
publicly held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture
of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway
vehicles. Delivering on a century of innovation, the company's continuing
operations employ approximately 45,000 people worldwide dedicated to advancing
the science of mobility. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana
operates technology, manufacturing, and customer-service facilities in 30
countries. Sales from continuing operations totaled $7.9 billion in 2003. 
Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com/ . 

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