2022 CAAT Conference - Preparing Technicians for Electric Vehicle Technology | |
September 30 & October 1, 2022 | |
The 2022 CAAT Conference: Preparing Technicians for Electric Vehicle Technology on Friday, September 30, will feature: | |
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Carla Bailo
President and CEO
Center for Automotive Research
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The Future of Electric Vehicles and e-Mobility | |
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Michele Economou Ureste
Executive Director
Workforce Intelligence Network
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Electric Vehicle Jobs Market Report | |
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Laurie Huber
Project Manager
Workforce Intelligence Network
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Rollout of the Michigan Electric Vehicle Jobs Academy | |
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Paul Bowser
Director, Prototype Services
Roush Industries
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The CAAT will be offering a professional development seminar for automotive and technical education instructors. The seminar will consist of three sessions, and will be held Friday afternoon and Saturday: | |
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Friday, September 30
1:30 - 4:00pm
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Electric Vehicle Workshop, Part I | |
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Saturday, October 1
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Electric Vehicle Workshop, Part II | |
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Saturday, October 1
1:00 - 4:00pm
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Workshop | |
Save the Date - Fall MATA Conference | |
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The Michigan Automotive Teachers Association (MATA) will hold its annual fall conference on Thursday, October 27th at Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren, MI.
This one-day event includes technical training classes, a trade show, raffles and live demonstrations. A continental breakfast and lunch will also be provided.
Those who attend the technical training sessions will receive certificates and 6 NATEF hours at the end of the conference.
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CAAT Presenting at North American Council of Automotive Teachers Conference | |
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Nelson Kelly, CAAT Assistant Director, will present a session on Connected, Automated and Intelligent Vehicles at the 2022 North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference and Expo.
The event will be held August 7-11 in Covington, Kentucky and draws hundreds of instructors and trainers of automotive technology from all over the United States and Canada. Learn more by visiting our web page on Professional Development Opportunities for Educators.
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CAAT 2-Day STEM Challenge a Great Success | |
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The CAAT held a 2-Day STEM Challenge for middle school students at Macomb Community College's south campus in Warren, MI on June 20 & 21.
Twenty-six students participated in the event, which included building and programming a Jimu robot and flying and programming a Robolink drone. The number one request of students was that the camp be longer.
Two-thirds of students would recommend the program and expressed interest in pursuing an engineering career.
The camp was sponsored by CAAT partner Bosch.
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LG Energy Solution to Quintuple Plant Capacity in Holland, Michigan | |
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LG Energy Solution (LGES) is investing $1.7 billion and creating 1,200 jobs at its location in Holland, Michigan. LGES’ expansion will quintuple the plant’s capacity to help produce battery components into the future as Michigan’s electric vehicle industry grows.
LG Energy Solution, formerly known as LG Chem Michigan, manufactures large lithium-ion polymer battery cells and packs for electric vehicles. The company has had a presence in Holland since 2010 when it built its first EV battery plant in the U.S. The company now has 1,495 employees in Michigan.
As the proud home to about one-third of U.S. battery production, Michigan ranks 5th nationally for employment related to electric vehicle battery manufacturing. The state's continued focus on driving the mobility and electrification industry's future continues to attract battery investments from around the world.
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GM and Pilot Flying J Team Up to Build National Fast-Charge Network | |
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To accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs, increase access to charging and help enable long-distance electric travel, GM and Pilot Flying J are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network of 2,000 charging stalls, co-branded “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium Charge 360”. The network will be powered by EVgo eXtend and open to all EV brands.
“We are committed to an all-electric, zero-emissions future, and ensuring that the right charging infrastructure is in place in a key piece of the puzzle,” said Mary Barra, GM Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “With travel centers across North America, Pilot Company is an ideal collaborator to reach a broad audience of EV drivers.”
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Solid State Batteries Can Further Boost Climate Benefits of EVs | |
Research commissioned by Transport & Environment from Minviro, which specializes in raw material life-cycle analysis, finds that solid state batteries can reduce the carbon footprint of electric vehicle batteries by almost two-fifths. A solid state battery stores more energy with less material by using a solid ceramic material instead of liquid electrolytes to carry electric current. This also makes the batteries lighter, faster to charge and cheaper. | |
HS2 Reports Hydrogen Generator Trial Success | |
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High Speed 2 (HS2), of Birmingham, England, report success in their trial of using hydrogen generators to replace diesel generators. Use of two hydrogen power units on a site in west London slashed carbon emissions by 51t per 400 hours while producing the electricity required for operations on the rapid rail link project.
Not only did the hydrogen generators produce sufficient energy, they reduced CO2, NOX, particulate, and noise pollution.
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The Future of Electric Vehicles and Material Resources: A Foresight Brief
The electrification of road transport has already begun, led by the continual development of electric cars. Electric buses and trucks - as well as other EVs, such as two-and three-wheelers - are following. After years of doubt and uncertainty, EVs have begun competing commercially with internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs).
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Surging demand for materials to make EV batteries has put a spotlight on a Michigan nickel mine in the Upper Peninsula, the only one in the U.S. | Michigan will provide $130 million in funding for a new electric vehicle training and educational center on U of M’s Ann Arbor campus. | |
The next vehicle to explore the moon could be powered by the Ultium batteries that run GMs’ coming lineup of electric vehicles and may share off-roading characteristics with the GMC Hummer EV. | Watch this video for a glimpse of the CAAT's youth STEM programs that introduces them to developing technologies. | |
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… Macomb Community College and CAAT attended the Automate event held June 6th-9th, 2022 in Detroit, MI?
Automate is produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and is the largest solutions-based showcase of automation, robotics, vision, motion control and more in North America. With over 600 exhibitors, including Macomb Community College, and a great lineup of keynote speakers, no other trade show in North America offers a broader range of automation solutions as Automate.
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… Detroit is ranked number 1 as an emerging startup ecosystem?
Detroit is the No. 1 emerging startup ecosystem globally, according to newly released rankings from Startup Genome’s 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER). The GSER provides a comprehensive review of the startup world, with data from over three million companies across 280+ entrepreneurial innovation ecosystems.
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… Google Maps will offer routes tailored to electric vehicles?
Google Maps is preparing to expand its fuel-efficient routing options by specifically tailoring to electric vehicles, hybrids, and more.
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