Dana Incorporated and Switch Mobility have partnered up on electrified commercial vehicles.

The two companies have entered a strategic agreement that will see Dana make an investment into Switch Mobility and become a preferred supplier of electric drivetrain components for its e-bus and EV commercial

vehicle offering, providing e-Axles, gearboxes, motors, inverters, software and controls, and electronics cooling.

“Light commercial vehicles and buses continue to present significant opportunities as they lead the commercial-vehicle segment’s shift to fully electrified platforms,” said James Kamsickas, Dana chairman and CEO.

“We are pleased to extend our relationships with our long-standing customers, Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility, as they continue to grow and implement their next-generation, road-proven technology that will enable a direct, positive impact on delivering sustainable urban e-mobility.”

Switch Mobility combines the electrical commercial vehicle operations of Ashok Leyland in India and Optare in U.K. to secure a leading global position in net zero carbon buses and light commercial vehicles.

Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman of Switch Mobility, added: “Dana has over a century of proven track record of leading transformative vehicle technologies.

“In Switch Mobility, we have an ambitious plan to be leading the zero-carbon mobility globally through positioning innovative products and solutions with best-in-class TCO,” he said.

“I believe the co-operation with Dana will accelerate the process, building on our strong relationship of many years. Through the synergy between us and with our shared aspirations, I am confident we will enhance our product offerings significantly and extend our market footprints in many new geographies.”