Dana Corporation to Unveil Intelligent Cooling(TM) Pump Range at Engine Expo 2005

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 26, 2005 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it plans to introduce a family of advanced Intelligent Cooling(TM) pumps at Engine Expo 2005, which will be held in Stuttgart, Germany, May 31 through June 2.

The three new brushless direct-current electric coolant pumps deliver accurate and reliable temperature control to meet the requirements of a wide range of applications, including engine cooling, charge-air circuit cooling, and hybrid-vehicle powertrain cooling. The pumps also can be used in fuel- cell vehicles.

"Modern engines require more advanced thermal-management technologies, and our new Intelligent Cooling pumps are just that," said Dana Chairman and CEO Michael J. Burns. "This electric pump provides key benefits to vehicle manufacturers and buyers alike, including enhanced vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and cabin comfort."

Because the new pumps enable accurate temperature control, engines warm faster, which, among other benefits, reduces harmful emissions during the critical cold-start cycle. Accurate thermal control can also improve fuel efficiency by up to 5 percent and improve the comfort of vehicle occupants as a result of faster cabin warm-up.

Dana's Intelligent Cooling(TM) product line provides flow rates of up to 220 L/min at pressures up to 120 kPa, and voltages from 9 to 440 volts. This voltage range ensures Dana can provide coolant pumps able to meet the requirements of fuel-cell and hybrid vehicles that operate on a high-voltage network.

Dana's Intelligent Cooling product line features a compact, lightweight design, enabling additional packaging options within the vehicle's engine compartment. By virtue of careful material selection, the pumps provide resistance to ethylene glycol mixtures, as well as deionized water, helping ensure durability.

Chuck Heine, president of technology development at Dana, added, "Dana's understanding of the relevant hydraulic, electronic, and mechanical issues enabled us to develop this innovative product."

David Black, a chief engineer at Dana, will present a paper on the development of the pump at Engine Expo 2005 on May 31 at 10:55 a.m. (local time). The presentation will describe the key technical steps in the development of Dana's new electric coolant pump product range, ensuring compliance with current and future automotive applications.

Dana people design and manufacture products for every major vehicle producer in the world. Dana is focused on being an essential partner to automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicle customers, which collectively produce more than 60 million vehicles every year. A leading supplier of axle, driveshaft, engine, frame, chassis, and transmission technologies, Dana employs 46,000 people in 28 countries. The company is based in Toledo, Ohio, and reported sales of $9.1 billion in 2004. Dana's Internet address is www.dana.com .