Since 2018, there has been $160 billion in investment dollars linked to electric vehicles in North America, based on data from the Center for Automotive Research (2024 CAR Book of Deals). For EVs to reach their full potential, consumers must have complete faith and confidence in the charging infrastructure. Like how consumers think nothing of a gas pump when they pull up, building that same level of trust with charging stations is imperative.

Elaina Farnsworth, co-founder and CEO of SkillFusion, joins Carl to discuss a significant (and perhaps overlooked) opportunity for skilled trade professionals as more EVs populate our roadways. Elaina and her team at SkillFusion are building the talent pipeline of certified electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) workers through its EVSE Diagnostic Technician (EDT) Program. This robust talent pool will ultimately ensure charging stations across the United States are operational and reliable, increasing consumer confidence in EVs.

Elaina shares more insight into the EDT program, how she and her fellow co-founder saw a unique need, and why "playing with computers" has always served her well.

More Resources:

SkillFusion’s EVSE Diagnostic Technician (EDT) Certification Program: https://tinyurl.com/52u4ct35

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/

Uplift San Bernardino: https://upliftsb.org/

Pushing The Needle Forward ft. Alisyn Malek of SkillFusion

• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y5x6dpuk
• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/5d492x6b

CAR Affiliate Program: https://tinyurl.com/4c4du9dt (Book of Deals)

Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b

The Management Briefing Seminars, organized by the Center for Automotive Research, bring together the industry's brightest minds and boldest ideas for an action-packed week. With its 2024 theme of Engage, Embrace, and Embark, attendees heard from some of the automotive industry's most dynamic decision-makers on impactful topics like electrification, green manufacturing, software-defined vehicles, cybersecurity, supply chain, and more.

Join AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony and Jan Griffiths, host of the Automotive Leaders Podcast for CAR MBS 2024 Unplugged. During the week of August 5th, 2024, Carl and Jan set up shop at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa and conducted a series of interviews during the 59th annual CAR MBS.

Industry experts and thought leaders interviewed by Carl and Jan for CAR MBS 2024 Unplugged include:

Tara Andringa, Executive Director of Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE)

Scott Tobin, CEO of Envorso

Collin Shaw, President of MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers

Bob Lee, Corporate Executive VP and Head of North America for LG Energy Solution

Judd Herzer, Mobility Director of Michigan State University

Pamposh Zutshi, Vice President of Product Strategy and Planning at WiTricity

Stefan Buerkle, Regional President, Cross Domain Computing Solutions at Bosch North America

Joe McCabe, CEO and President of AutoForecast Solutions

Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President of Kettering University

Kevin Gilleo, Vice President of Electronic Systems at Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

Special Guests: Tharunika Vasudevan, Andrew Nodge, and Liuyan He from Wayne State University and part of the Students@MBS program.

More Resources:

CAR Affiliate Program: https://tinyurl.com/4c4du9dt

CAR Students@MBS: https://tinyurl.com/2ay84f99

What Keeps Automotive Leaders Awake at Night? ft. Alan Amici of CAR

• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2tu9nwfd
• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mpszfjcp

The Software-Defined Future of Automotive ft. Volvo Group, Ford of Europe, and AutoVision News Radio via Reuters Events:

• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4z26vvfj
• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/w5yvjkxv

Definitions, Challenges & Considerations of SDVs ft. Intrepid Control Systems, Dataspeed, Keysight Technologies, and AutoVision News Radio:

• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2dcekyea
• Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mr2vptvr

Gravitas Detroit: https://gravitasdetroit.com/

Automotive Leaders Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3kry7azt

Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b

Hagerty's 2024 Future of Driving survey indicates a growing interest in collector cars among younger generations. Nearly 80 percent of Gen Z respondents said they either love or like driving, while social media, film, and video games continue to serve as popular gateways into automotive culture.

AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony shares key findings from Hagerty's 2024 Future of Driving survey, including which vehicles are most popular among younger generations. Carl also examines the historical connection between Baby Boomers and muscle cars and the importance of preserving our automotive past.

More Resources:

Art of Mopar Book Details The History of Chrysler's Greatest Muscle Cars via Carl Anthony for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/yc3sy79d

2024 Hagerty Study Finds Gen Z Loves Driving, Gravitating Towards Collector Cars via Carl Anthony for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/ymv42pfw

Inside the Hagerty Drivers Foundation, from its documentaries to its mission to preserve automotive history via the Automoblog YouTube channel: https://tinyurl.com/mdpbtev

National Historic Vehicle Register: https://tinyurl.com/2tn9e2pa

Hagerty Drivers Foundation on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3ck8e35u

Follow AutoVision News on LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/49jyrd3b