Birmingham, UK: Continental Automotive can train technicians on electric and hybrid electric vehicles.
“We really do feel these courses are crucial given the direction of the automotive industry towards electrification,” said Stuart West, tachograph product manager and training centre co-ordinator, Continental Automotive.
“There is currently a serious deficit in the number of automotive technicians trained to work on electric and hybrid vehicles – latest data suggests just over 5% are currently qualified. We have, therefore, invested in enhancing our training to bring these new technologies into scope to support automotive professionals who want to enhance their skills, and give motorists confidence that their electric and hybrid vehicles can be serviced and maintained safely.
“It is great to be a part of such an important movement, and we are delighted to be able to continue supporting the automotive industry in offering courses that will help to fill this skills gap, making a real difference in the automotive World”, West said.
SMMT data in May 2021 showed that electric vehicles fill 23% of the new vehicle market, however only 6.5% of the automotive sector were ‘EV ready’.
Many OEM’s have recently communicated ambitious targets to make their vehicles electric, in some cases, converting their full range to all electric as early as 2024. The IAAF recently shared a GiPA forecast stating that by 2025, electrified vehicles will potentially represent up to 21% of the UK passenger car vehicle parc. Now more than ever, there is a massive need for EV training West said.
For more details see Continental’s website.
