AVL Supports Next Generation of Automotive Engineers Through Battery Workforce Challenge

Plymouth, MI, March 14, 2024: The Battery Workforce Challenge is a three-year engineering competition that challenges North American universities, and their community college partners to design, build, test, and integrate an advanced EV battery pack into a Stellantis vehicle - the recently introduced 2024 Ram ProMaster EV electric van. The initiative is aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the electric vehicle battery industry. As a key contributor, AVL will provide participants with access to state-of-the-art simulation tools, testing support, and engineering support to enhance the development of energy-efficient, low-emission vehicles. The company’s involvement in this competition aligns seamlessly with its mission to drive advancements in sustainable mobility and foster talent in the automotive industry.

In addition, AVL is also involved in The EcoCAR EV Challenge, which brings together top engineering universities to design and build cutting-edge, eco-friendly vehicles. AVL joins this collaborative initiative with the US. Department of Energy as a technology partner, leveraging its extensive expertise to support the next generation of automotive engineers and innovators.

Don Manvel, Chairman and CEO AVL Americas: “AVL is committed to collaborating with educational institutions, industry partners, and governmental organizations to develop comprehensive training programs. These programs will equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the evolving field of electric vehicle battery development, ensuring a sustainable and proficient workforce for the future.”

Claus Daniel, Associate Laboratory Director for Advanced Energy Technologies at Argonne National Laboratory: “Argonne’s management of the Battery Workforce Challenge naturally extends the laboratory’s longstanding contributions to battery and transportation R&D. Sixty percent of EVs on the road today run at least in part on Argonne technology, and more than 30,000 students have experienced an unparalleled automotive engineering education thanks to our management of DOE Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions. Accelerating science and developing the next-generation workforce help Argonne drive U.S. prosperity and security.”

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