YASA’s electric motors will help deliver on the government’s ambition, through the Automotive Sector Deal, to be at the forefront of electric vehicle production, powering the next generation of innovative, environmentally-friendly vehicles, with leading auto companies.
The new production facility, and the environmentally friendly engines it produces, will help the UK to meet the challenges presented by the Future of Mobility and by Clean Growth and ensure the UK is capitalising fully on the economic opportunities offered by the global shift to low-carbon economies and the increased demand for electric and hybrid auto technologies.
YASA chief Chris Harris said: “YASA is a great example of what the UK can and should expect to achieve if we invest in the innovative and creative ideas emerging from our best universities, and have the determination and patience to turn those great ideas into world-beating companies.
“With the right support and investment, companies like YASA can become the powerhouse of the UK’s future economy, creating a wide range of high-skilled jobs and benefiting the communities of which they are a part."
In his speech today at the opening of the new site, Clark also announced as part of the Industrial Strategy a significant government investment of £184m for 41 UK Universities to help train the next generation of engineers and scientists at British universities. The announcement follows the launch of the government’s Year of Engineering campaign in January.
IMAGE CREDIT: Chris Beck
IMAGE CAPTION: (L-R) Chris Harris (YASA CEO), Clark, Tim Woolmer (YASA founder and CTO)
