The Future Beholds

I have previously rambled on about my love for automobiles and all things associated with fixing them, so I figured it would be an appropriate time to dive into the future of cars and what that beholds for ordinary people like you and I.

The new trend among car manufacturers is electric cars. As many of you know, Tesla is one of the signature electronic car manufacturers with dealerships popping up all across the globe. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular for various reasons, and I think they look pretty sweet. Electric cars aren't necessarily a new phenomenon with the first electric car being developed and tested in 1891, but it was never really anywhere close to the level of its gas competitors at the time. The vehicles were looked at as merely fads with a few popping up now and then, but it wasn't a viable option for most people looking to purchase a vehicle till recently.

A lot of different manufacturers have begun the creation of electric cars that they plan to release in the future from Aston Martin to Kia. Everyone is hopping on the electric car bandwagon with lots of different companies adding their little twists on it.

The development of electric cars has come with its own set of problems that are associated with anything new. The repair and growth of these cars is something that needs perfecting. Combustion engines have been used mainstream for countless decades, and with that comes lots of experience on how they work and how to fix them. However, this cannot be said about electric cars. They are relatively new, but the assembly is not that sophisticated versus a regular vehicle. The electric cars have far less moving parts as they rely on electricity to power the vehicle. Internal combustion has a plethora of moving parts that wear down over time, causing the need for repairs and maintenance. I feel it will be interesting to see the shift from combustion engines to electric. The cars require different programming and updates from the manufacturer.

The job market for electric cars looks promising, but it is not as well established as the market for the internal-combustion engine. Various trade schools and community colleges are beginning to offer courses on hybrid-electric and fully electric cars. Mechanics who make their money on oil changes and replacement of various engine components will start to fade out, but the job market for maintenance of electric cars will grow substantially. The electric vehicles have features that standard gas cars do, such as brakes, suspension, and transmissions, but these elements are not as simple as they are on gas cars as they have various sensors and programming needed for them to function correctly. New training and tools will be required for mechanics and other automotive technicians to properly service them.

I feel like the industry is primed for the taking. It is a relatively new market, and I feel like it is full of opportunities that want to design and repair cars. Companies are looking for people with degrees in electronics and mechanics to work for them. The field is broad and open, and I want to personally look into it. The automobile market has been relatively stable, but I feel with the introduction of electric cars into the mainstream market it has endless possibilities. The new technologies introduce new jobs in programming and diagnostics that never existed before. The countless amount of engineers, designers, and programmers that go into the development of electric cars provide everyone with opportunities.

Companies are mainly manufacturing hybrid-electric cars with electric cars in the final development phases. The future looks bright for electric vehicles, but currently, the market is still adapting. As the big players of the car industry become more involved, it will allow for more options for a consumer on what kind of vehicle they would like. There will be various vehicles from pickup trucks to convertibles, with more and more companies creating their electric cars. The market is unpredictable, and you never know what to expect. The market is ever-expanding, and we will have to wait and see for what the future beholds.