IGNITED Electric Drive System Project
Sector: Electric Vehicles (EVs) • Location: Brixworth, England, United Kingdom
Source: BBC
The IGNITED project is a new electric vehicle initiative led by Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains to develop an ultra-compact, high-power electric drive system for high-performance electric vehicles. The project involves partnerships with UK companies YASA Ltd and DePe Gear Company Ltd and aims to create more than 150 jobs in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. The Department for Business an
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Brixworth, England, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BBC
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Description | The IGNITED project is a new electric vehicle initiative led by Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains to develop an ultra-compact, high-power electric drive system for high-performance electric vehicles. The project involves partnerships with UK companies YASA Ltd and DePe Gear Company Ltd and aims to create more than 150 jobs in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. The Department for Business and Trade is investing £10 million in the project, which has a total cost of £20 million, with production expected within three years. |
Original sector | Automotive |
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Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | England |
City | Brixworth |
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Source | BBC |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-05 |
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