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Instant acceleration, a quiet ride, no gas pump or exhaust fumes – all these things make an electric transportation future exciting. But electrifying our country’s transportation sector will not be without its growing pains, and as the automotive supply chain changes in significant ways in the transition from internal combustion to electric power, so too will many of the jobs associated with it.
Some auto-related jobs – in sales, distribution, etc. – will simply convert along with the vehicles themselves. Some may be lost, as production of EVs is different than gas- and diesel-powered models. But the differences between internal combustion engines and electric drive trains, and between charging stations and gasoline pumps, will also open up new opportunities for firms and workers that ar
Why We Need to Electrify America’s School Bus Fleet Diesel fumes spewed by the buses we re using poison children, drivers and neighborhoods. Transitioning to electric buses also can create good jobs and healthier communities. John A. Costa, Amalgamated Transit Union, and Sonal Jessel, WE ACT for Environmental Justice | April 19, 2021 | Opinion
Across the nation, the pandemic has revealed the urgency of prioritizing healthy classrooms. But while we fight to protect children and teachers from COVID-19, we should also prioritize kids health on their way to and from school. The answer: electrifying our diesel-guzzling, fume-pumping school buses. A new report from Jobs to Move America illustrates how to get the transition right for children, workers and communities.
New report predicts 83% job growth in Illinois electric transportation sector The Biden administration s American Jobs Plan includes $174 billion for the electric vehicle market. Associated Press/2020
Updated 4/14/2021 6:29 PM
SPRINGFIELD A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the state to lead the domestic supply chain.
Advanced Energy Economy, an industry association which promotes advanced energy technologies and services, released its Electrifying Illinois report which shows the state is on pace to reach 83% job growth in electric transportation-related work by 2024, regardless of legislative action.
The report was funded by the Advanced Energy Economy and prepared by the research group BW Research Partnership with a focus on examining economic and job opportunities as the automotive industry transitions to electric.
Report: Illinois job growth tied to electric cars
GRACE BARBIC
Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the state to lead the domestic supply chain.
Advanced Energy Economy, an industry association which promotes advanced energy technologies and services, released its “Electrifying Illinois” report which shows the state is on pace to reach 83 percent job growth in electric transportation-related work by 2024, regardless of legislative action.
The report was funded by the AEE and prepared by the research group BW Research Partnership with a focus on examining economic and job opportunities as the automotive industry transitions to electric.