This Week in EV: Jobs
We kick off this week with news from Jaguar Land Rover who has trained 20,000 employees and partners in electrification and digitalisation, including 10,000 technicians, 2,400 production staff, and 3,000 engineers. This initiative supports JLR's Reimagine strategy to electrify its brands by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2039. Training programs will continue, aiming to prepare at least 15,000 more employees. This move is designed to create more diverse job opportunities and support JLR's transition to electric vehicle production. Read more
We’re going to need more trained engineers all around including engineers to install charge points as we have more going in the ground and Acciona Energia plans to install 1,000 new EV charging points across Spain by next year. These will be located in high-traffic areas such as restaurants, shopping centres, and hotels, featuring a mix of AC and DC chargers with outputs between 22 and 180 kW. The expansion is part of Acciona's goal to build a public network of 25,000 charging points by 2030, supporting the decarbonisation of transport. Read more
The US government has announced a $1.3 billion investment to expand EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure across urban and rural areas, as well as along highways. This funding, part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Programme, aims to support the deployment of EV chargers and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling stations. Applications for funding are open until August 28, 2024, and this initiative is expected to enhance national electrification and create job opportunities. Read more
The number of electric vehicles with an EPA-rated range of 300 miles or more has significantly increased. As of now, 35 EV models meet this benchmark, compared to only 11 models in 2020. This growth highlights advancements in battery technology and the increasing focus on extending vehicle range to meet consumer demands for longer driving distances without frequent recharging. Read more
CharIN has launched the Open Plug & Charge Network Communication protocol to enhance global standardisation of the plug & charge functionality for EV charging. This new API protocol aims to improve interoperability between EVs and charging stations by facilitating seamless communication and billing processes. The OPNC protocol is backward compatible and supports multiple Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs), meeting new market requirements and ensuring a frictionless charging experience for EV owners worldwide. Read more
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