Preparing EV Technicians for the U.S.A Transition to Electric Vehicles through the Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law — Oak Academic Publishing
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Preparing EV Technicians for the U.S.A Transition to Electric Vehicles through the Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Technology Management Department, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
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Technology Management Department, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
1 Technology Management Department, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
2 Technology Management Department, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
This study is the literature review for a Ph.D. dissertation focusing on the growing job opportunities in the electric vehicle industry. Ensure the high potential for high-salary jobs compared with the traditional automotive. Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the government in the United States is seeking to develop infrastructure for electric vehicles and create job opportunities. In addition, this study shows a high demand for electric vehicle technicians in the United States. The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is one of the ways, especially for adults, to optimize the outcome of the training programs. Multiple training methods for electric vehicle technicians, such as a digital game base and augmented reality, provide an excellent learning method. The high cooperation between the government and education institutes will make the car industry provide more for economic growth.
KeywordsElectric VehicleTraining ProgramsNEVI ProgramZone of Proximal Development (ZPD)Adult Learning TheoryBipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)Electric Vehicle Technicians
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