Mercedes-Benz UK Electric Vehicle Drive Unit Project
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Source: GB News
Mercedes-Benz has announced a £20 million investment in the UK electric vehicle industry, creating over 150 new high-skilled jobs in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. The project, called IGNITED, focuses on designing and developing a new generation of high-power electric drive systems for performance electric vehicles, leveraging Formula 1 technology. Production is expected to begin within three y
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Electric Vehicles (EVs), Government, Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- GB News
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Description | Mercedes-Benz has announced a £20 million investment in the UK electric vehicle industry, creating over 150 new high-skilled jobs in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire. The project, called IGNITED, focuses on designing and developing a new generation of high-power electric drive systems for performance electric vehicles, leveraging Formula 1 technology. Production is expected to begin within three years, with collaboration from British companies YASA and DePe Gear. |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Electric Vehicles (EVs), Government, Automotive, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-12-06 |
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