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YASA receives £7M R&D grant to develop high voltage dual inverter with regenerative braking system

March 07, 2024

YASA has received a grant of over £7M from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to develop a high-frequency capable high-voltage dual inverter with a dual-redundant braking system. This project is part of a broader initiative to enhance the regenerative braking potential in battery electric vehicles (BEVs), while also addressing key market demands for improved BEV performance and efficiency.

The inverter system developed through this project will be integrated closer to motors, enhancing the functional safety, performance, and reliability of high-performance dual-drive vehicle powertrains.

YASA is collaborating with semiconductor specialists Cambridge GaN Devices and HORIBA MIRA on this project.

This grant is another collaboration between YASA and the APC, which supports the UK Government’s aspiration for net-zero road transport while growing the UK’s automotive sector. The APC provides insight that drives early-stage R&D funding and strategic insight that drives the industrialization of the best technology types to benefit the UK.