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 AutoVision’s Carl Anthony to discuss a significant (and perhaps overlooked) opportunity for skilled trade professionals as more EVs populate our roadways. Farnsworth shares how SkillFusion is building the talent pipeline of certified electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) workers through the company’s 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.
Farnsworth provides 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.
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