£15m funding boost could fill EV skills gap, says IMI
- 19 August 2021
A £15m skills funding boost would play a critical role in filling the current EV skills gap in the automotive sector.
A £15m skills funding boost would play a critical role in filling the current EV skills gap in the automotive sector.
The pressure to get fleet and private drivers into electric and hybrid vehicles may not be matched by the ability of the servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR) sector to support these vehicles.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is warning recovery companies and emergency services that their personnel will need additional accreditation and qualifications before dealing with electric and hybrid cars.