As the automotive industry transitions toward battery electric vehicles (BEVs), understanding the impact of this shift on employment is critical to ensuring a successful transition. This report, produced by the World Resources Institute (WRI) with labor market analysis from BW Research, explores how the emergence of BEVs will impact automotive manufacturing jobs nationwide.
The research team used labor market analysis, employer surveys, industry research, and stakeholder interviews to identify vulnerable occupations and the skills required to support this growing industry. The analysis reveals significant potential for the battery manufacturing sector and related industries, such as electronics, software, and data science. The findings provide a guide for policymakers, industry leaders, and employers to capitalize on the transition while supporting affected workers.
Download the full report to examine workforce impacts, occupation-specific changes, and recommendations for strengthening the impacted workforce populations amidst the automative workforce transition.
