In line with the growing adoption of electric vehicles (EV), India is expected to have 30% of the vehicles on its roads to be electric or hybrid electric vehicles by 2030. Currently, India has about 23 crore vehicles. One-third of the vehicles by 2030 could amount to about 10 crore vehicles.
The increasing vehicle population means a huge ecosystem of Original Equipment Manufacturers and component companies. Electric mobility can thus create millions of local, green, and highly skilled jobs.
According to the estimate of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the EV industry alone will create one crore jobs by 2030. For every direct job, there will likely be five indirect jobs in society - this takes the number of total employment by the EV industry to about 5 crores.
Signs Pointing To An Electric Future
• The world needs to rapidly de-carbonize the transportation sector in order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Transportation accounts for 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is the largest source (at nearly 28.5%) of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions as of 2016.
• In just the last few years, nine countries, including China, France, and the UK, along with various cities and states have announced eventual bans on internal combustion engines.
• In 2018, EV sales grew 81% in the U.S., and in Norway, pure EVs and plug-in hybrids reached half of all car sales. The International Energy.
Is India Ready For Electrical vehicles?
• India has been manufacturing indigenously and successfully using Electric Locomotives that pull train coaches with thousands of tons of load. This has not only saved conventional fuel like coal, diesel but has also saved the environment from getting polluted further. Accordingly, manufacturing and using electric cars is not a big hurdle.
• According to a report by NITI Aayog,
• India can save 64% of anticipated passenger road-based mobility-related energy demand and 37% of carbon emissions in 2030 by pursuing a shared, electric, and connected mobility future.
• This would result in a reduction of 156 mega toes in diesel and petrol consumption for that year. At USD 52/bbl of crude, this would imply a net savings of roughly Rs 3.9 lakhs crore (approximately 60 billion USD) in 2030. These figures clearly indicate an urgent requirement for the replacement of conventional vehicles with electric vehicles.
• While prominent manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki India, Hero Electric Vehicles, Mahindra and Mahindra are already registered electric manufacturers in India, latest collaborations such as Suzuki and Toyota, are planning to launch electric vehicles in India.
• Among the world’s 20 most polluted cities in the world, 13 are in India. Vehicular pollution is one of the major contributors to air pollution. India is in a group of countries that has the highest particulate matter (PM) levels. Its cities have the highest levels of PM10 and PM2.5 (particles with a diameter of 10 microns and 2.5 microns). These figures are six times more than the WHO’s “safe” limit of 25 micrograms and represent the exigency for Electrical Vehicles.
• As a signatory to the Paris climate agreement, India is obligated to bring down its share of global emissions by 2030. Thus the government of India is making key initiatives such as the launch of the National E-Mobility Programme, planning guidelines to encourage the use of such vehicles by NITI Aayog, etc. to promote EVs in India.
Job Fields & Roles
Electric Vehicles as a product and EV as an industry needs new knowledge and new skills. They represent a paradigm shift in job structure. Some of the new job requirements in the industry can be brought down under the following categories:
(A) In Design and Development Field Need :
To design, test, and integrate components such as engines, batteries, generators, and electric motors Knowledge / Skill Required:
• Engineering , Chemical Engineering , Chemical Engineering , Software , Industrial Design.
People On-Demand:
• Chemical Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Electronics Engineers
• Computer Engineers
• Industrial Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Mechanical Drafters
• Software Developers
• Commercial And Industrial Designers
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
(B)In Manufacturing Field Need :
To manage specialized manufacturing processes including machine tool operations and assembly.Knowledge / Skill Required:
• Machine Design, Industrial Production
People On-Demand:
• Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers
• Electromechanical equipment assemblers
• Engine and other machine assemblers
• Machine tool operators
• Metal and plastic Machinists
• Industrial production managers
(C) In Maintenance Field Need:
To repair electric vehicles, and install electric vehicle componentsKnowledge / Skill Required:
• Electrical System , Battery Systems
People On-Demand:
• Mechanics
• Technicians
(D) In Infrastructure Field Need:
To set up and maintain charging stations, lay power lines, and establishing grid connectivityKnowledge / Skill Required:
• Electrical power-line installation and maintenance
People On-Demand:
• Powerline installers and repairers
• Electricians
As the market in India has given a good response to electric vehicles hence there exists an immense opportunity for the growth of electric vehicles. The government of India is also dedicated towards the adoption of Electric Vehicles for a cleaner and greener environment. It indicates that this field will provide good job opportunities in the near future for engineers and technicians.
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