Dana Acquires Pi Innovo to Enhance e-Propulsion Capabilities

The acquisition of Pi Innovo enables Dana to increase its in-house electrodynamics capabilities and electrification product portfolio by adding a library of turn-key electric vehicle application software, vehicle level controllers, and auxiliary controllers.

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March 27, 2021

Dana Acquires Pi Innovo to Enhance e-Propulsion Capabilities — The M560 is designed to support EV / HEV supervisory control applications, the integrated charging circuitry eliminates the need for a separate charger interface module.
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Dana Incorporated has acquired Pi Innovo, LLC, a provider of embedded software solutions and electronic control units to support the light vehicle, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets.

Dana previously held a non-controlling interest.

Headquartered near Detroit, Mich., the acquisition of Pi Innovo enables Dana to increase its in-house electrodynamics capabilities and electrification product portfolio by adding a library of turn-key electric vehicle application software, vehicle level controllers, and auxiliary controllers, according to Dana.

“The extremely talented and experienced Pi Innovo team have provided exceptional modular software and controls solutions for original equipment manufacturers for more than 25 years,” said James Kamsickas, Dana chairman and CEO. “Integrating Pi Innovo with Dana’s leading e-Propulsion software capabilities will further enhance our ability to provide value for our customers as they continue to accelerate their electric vehicle portfolio development.”

The software and controls expertise of PI Innovo builds on Dana’s robust capabilities in designing, engineering, and delivering complete vehicle integration for e-Propulsion systems.

Topics:Electric Vehicles Mergers & Acquisitions Dana Green Fleet Global Fleet

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