YASA is delighted to announce we have received a new grant of over £7M from the Advanced Propulsion Centre, as part of a project to develop a high-frequency capable high voltage dual inverter with a pioneering dual-redundant braking system. This is part of the ultimate aim to enable significant weight and cost savings whilst increasing […]
In 2023, YASA featured on the biggest of global stages, when, as part of the unveiling of the stunning Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven, we demonstrated the result of iconic design meeting groundbreaking technology. The automotive technology media was again captivated by what YASA axial flux promises to bring to future vehicle design, architecture, performance and […]
The Royal Automobile Club’s Dewar Trophy has been awarded to YASA – in recognition of the successful development and commercialisation of a new electric propulsion technology, the YASA axial-flux motor. The prestigious award was presented to YASA Founder and CTO, Tim Woolmer, at an event held today at the historic RAC Club in London. The […]
YASA has announced securing £21.2million in Collaborative Research and Development (CR&D) funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). This funding will support a new consortium with partners Domin and Cranfield University to create a patented “In-wheel” motor design which aims to revolutionise existing EV architecture standards and bring a new level of electrified performance. […]
For over a decade, YASA has been unlocking a new level of electric motor performance and setting electric speed records across land, air and water. YASA’s axial-flux motors are designed to be significantly lighter, more compact and power dense than mainstream electric motors and have been tested and developed with some of the biggest […]
Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the future of electric performance motors in the new Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven concept car, unveiled at the International Design Centre in Carlsbad, California. Paying homage to a 70s icon, the C111, the concept Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven features YASA’s unique axial-flux electric motors, paving the way for a new era of innovative design […]
We’re delighted to announce that Tim Woolmer, CTO and Founder of YASA was recently awarded the Mundy Award for Engineering, at the prestigious Autocar Awards 2023. This award recognises his incredible engineering achievements, developing axial flux electric motors that are more powerful, compact and lighter than the conventional radial flux design. The YASA Axial Flux […]
EVOA Propulsion, a performance driven brand, born from Formula E technology and decades of marine industry experience, is pleased to announce the debut of their all-new E1 Electrified Performance System. Utilising the YASA Axial Flux Motor, paired with state-of-the-art components, proprietary ECOFLUX software and industry leading 800V architecture, the EVOA E1 system provides an unprecedented […]
We’re delighted to announce that we recently collected the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers’ 2023 Award to Industry for our development of our high-power axial flux motor. According to the Coachmakers’ committee, YASA stood out among the competition and met the criteria of a product that exhibits excellence in design, technical development, […]
We recently welcomed Bloomberg News to our Oxford HQ, giving them an all access tour to show them how our game-changing electric motors will revolutionise the electric car market. Bloomberg’s Craig Trudell met with our CTO & Founder Dr. Tim Woolmer, who explained the story behind YASA’s unique axial flux motors and how they’ve made […]
Thanks to a £1.98m investment from the Welsh Government, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething announced YASA's expansion at Offa’s Dyke Business Park which will see expanded operations and create up to 40 new jobs. CEO of YASA, Chris Harris, said: "We have been operating in Welshpool since 2016 and it continues to be a hub of […]
