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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis change has profound implications for the automotive industry, especially in Europe and North America. For decades, thousands of engineers have dedicated their careers to the design and refinement of combustion engines. These professionals, with highly specialized knowledge, now face the difficult task of retraining for the new technologies of the electric car. Many of them, unfortunately, could find themselves out of work in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And the situation is no better in assembly plants. As the transition to electric cars accelerates, companies will need fewer staff to assemble their vehicles. We are already seeing the first signs of this trend, with manufacturers such as Volkswagen announcing staff reductions and plant closures, although for the moment they are hiding behind the decline in sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reality is that the \u201ckey\u201d of the automobile has changed. A century ago, it was the combustion engine; today, it is the battery and a powerful computer that controls all the functions of the vehicle. Modern electric cars contain more software than a fighter plane, which has forced a paradigm shift in the industry. However, this change does not benefit everyone equally. Traditional manufacturers, with little experience in software development, are forced to subcontract or acquire technology companies, which often involves restructuring and layoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
European and North American companies are still staying afloat thanks to the sales of their combustion vehicles. But the future is uncertain. When the electric car finally prevails, what will happen to these companies and their workers? The outlook is not encouraging. It is easy to imagine waves of layoffs affecting all levels of the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As always, those who will pay the price for the strategic mistakes of managers will be the workers. Managers who, blinded by the search for short-term profits, did not decisively bet on the electric car when there was still time. Now, the bill for their short-sightedness will be paid by those who have the least responsibility in decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The transition to the electric car is inevitable and necessary. But it must be managed responsibly and with a long-term vision that includes retraining and training plans for the affected workers. Otherwise, the electric car revolution, instead of a step forward for humanity, will become a social tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Life, at times, is terribly unfair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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