The Automotive Industry Needs to Adjust Labor Force to Embrace EVs
The automotive industry is poised for a significant overhaul amid global efforts to cut carbon emissions and curb climate change. With transportation said to produce up to 30% of the world’s carbon emissions, dozens of countries have pledged to replace carbon-producing gasoline cars with zero-emission electric vehicles. But while green-energy proponents have argued that this move would significantly cut emissions from transportation, opponents say it could have untold consequences on the labor market. This is because electric vehicles use a rechargeable battery pack rather than internal combustion engines, meaning workers who specialize in manufacturing combustion engine parts may be rendered…