JLR – ExCEED – Excellence in Conceptual Evolution of Electric Drives
Aimed at developing a next-generation Electric Drive Unit (EDU) ‘toolkit’ – a modular family of machines, inverters and transmissions for future JLR vehicles.
The ExCEED project aims to develop a cutting-edge toolkit for Electric Drive Units (EDUs). The toolkit will consist of a modular family of machines, inverters, and transmissions, enabling JLR to produce high annual volumes for future vehicles. These EDUs will power front and rear axles of all-wheel-drive vehicles across three different JLR platforms. The project will leverage innovative technologies to achieve best-in-class attributes, such as advanced software solutions integrating circular economy principles, machine–learning design optimisation, and novel composite materials for improved performance and sustainability.
Key highlights
- Aiming to streamline production and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Through strategic collaboration with industry partners and academic institutions, the project will generate significant sourcing opportunities in the UK, fostering job growth and economic development.
- The consortium’s collective expertise will ensure the successful development and validation of the entire EDU family, paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in electric propulsion technology.
- Total project value £19.8 million, £9.9 million funded by the Department for Business and Trade through the APC.
Project consortium
- JLR
- Lubrizol Limited
- Newcastle University
- Specialised Electrical Machines Design Limited
- University of Leeds
- University of Nottingham
- ZeBeyond Ltd