Ford joins with University of Detroit-Mercy to train EV engineers
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Ford
For over a century, the training of automotive engineers has focused on creating vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines. Electrical and mechanical engineers have worked on piston engines, transmissions and all manner of related systems. The future holds new directions for transportation, much of which revolves around electric drive systems. That means veterans and upcoming engineers need new skill sets.
This week, Ford announced that it had formed a partnership with the University of Detroit-Mercy (UDM) to develop a graduate level program to help re-train engineers. Internally, Ford has been training its engineers for some time. The new UDM Advanced Electric Vehicle Program starts in January 2010, and 125 engineers will be going through the program in the next couple of years. In the one year program, engineers will complete five courses in areas such as controls and electrochemistry. The program is also open to engineers outside of Ford, since other companies need to train their staff as well.
GM has also initiated similar programs with the University of Michigan to help train engineers to develop batteries and electric drive systems.
[Source: Ford]
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