A BRIDGWATER firm has been awarded £6 million to develop its manufacturing process for powerful, cost-effective and efficient motors.

Electrified Automation has benefitted from a share of £73 million in government and industry funding to boost clean transport technologies. 

The funding, announced on Friday, has backed projects that will help create an end-to-end supply chain for zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) in the UK.

The funding was awarded through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) Collaborative Research and Development programme. 

The APC supports the development of innovative low and zero-carbon automotive technology.

Electrified Automation will use its share of the funding on its PIMMS (Process Innovations for electric Motor Manufacturing Solutions) project.

PIMMS will develop a new method for manufacturing permanent magnet electric motors for use in a wide range of electric vehicles.

Bridgwater Mercury: Electrified Automatic has been awarded £6 million for its PIMMS project.Electrified Automatic has been awarded £6 million for its PIMMS project. (Image: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy)

Business secretary Grant Shapps said: “Our automotive industry is a world-leader, creating jobs whether in Essex, Somerset or Glasgow. 

“Seizing the potential from new technologies will be a key part of its future success, while also making our roads cleaner, greener and more affordable.

“Today’s multi-million-pound boost – created by government working hand-in-hand with industry – will put these firms in pole position to pioneer these innovations, staying at the cutting edge of the global race for decades to come.”

Jim Winchester, managing director of Electrified Automation, said: “Being awarded APC funding for the PIMMS project is a huge step forward for us and our partners.

“We look forward to seeing how our innovative technology and software will help the electric motor industry achieve the high levels of production needed to drive the transition towards low carbon vehicles.

“It is also vital our manufacturing techniques are sustainable, so we have also put a lot of focus into reusing and remanufacturing existing electric motors within our processes.”

For more information, visit www.gov.uk/government/news/more-than-70-million-to-turbocharge-the-future-of-clean-transport.