Manufacturer joins £11m power electronics and electric motors project

Unipart Manufacturing is set to play a role in Project PULSE (Power Electronics Upscale for Localisation and Sustainable Electrification), an £11m initiative funded by the UK government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).

Led by Protean Electric, the project brings together five industrial partners and two universities—Coventry University and Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG)—to industrialise the assembly and manufacture of inverters and converters within the UK.

Project PULSE aims to accelerate the development and industrialisation of advanced in-wheel motor and fuel-cell technologies, addressing the rising market demand and improving UK production capabilities.

As a partner, Unipart will establish a flexible power electronics manufacturing capability at its Beresford Avenue manufacturing site in Coventry.

The facility will focus on the production of high-power DC-DC converters and inverters, using vision systems, flow management and end-of-line testing to improve efficiency and quality.

By 2030, the project is expected to create or safeguard 159 jobs in the UK and reduce CO2 emissions by 1.2m tonnes annually.

Carol Rose Burke, managing director of Unipart Manufacturing, said: “This project is testament to the strength of domestic manufacturing and our ability to respond to industry challenges with innovative solutions. We’re excited to contribute to an initiative that not only advances power electronics technology but also supports the UK’s journey towards sustainable electrification.”