YASA to Develop Rare-Earth-Free Axial Flux Motor Technologies
YASA, the pioneering developer of axial flux electric motor technology and since 2021 a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, has secured UK Government grant funding to design and develop a new generation of fully rare-earth-free and heavy-rare-earth-free axial flux electric motors. As part of the program, YASA will lead Project Resilience in investigating two complementary technology pathways designed to reduce reliance on rare-earth magnet materials while preserving the power density, efficiency and compact packaging required by future electrified vehicles. […]