Mercedes-Benz Acquires YASA
July 22, 2021
Mercedes-Benz has acquired YASA, an Oxford-based pioneer of axial-flux electric motor technology, with YASA operating as a wholly owned subsidiary and retaining its brand, team and facilities. YASA's axial-flux e-motors and engineering team will support Mercedes-AMG's electric-only platform to deliver higher power density and improved performance for future electric Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
- Buyers
- Mercedes-Benz
- Targets
- YASA
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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