Dana Develops Automatic Engine Heating System

Dana has said that it has developed an automatic engine heating device that will be used in the Ford 2012 Edge model.

Dana uses a unique technology that combines automatic heating devices with thermal bypass valves to reduce the complexity of the engine system while providing a longer reaction time for the engine system. Several experiments have proved that the automatic heating device can save 4% of fuel.

At low temperatures, the vehicle's engine takes a long time to reach its optimum operating temperature. Under normal circumstances, the exhaust heat of the exhaust system must be used to gradually increase the temperature of the engine. Dana's automatic heating device can be made available. The fuel is maintained at the proper temperature to improve engine performance and fuel efficiency.

American Dana Corporation was founded in 1904. It specializes in drive systems, seals, and thermal management products. It is an important supplier to world-renowned auto companies such as BMW, General Motors, Ford, Nissan, and Dongfeng. Its sales in 2010 exceeded 60. One hundred million U.S. dollars.