Only 5% of all vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work on electric vehicles
An open letter from the CEO and President of the Institute of the Motor Industry (@The_IMI): The government has made the decision to end the…
Sustainability
Sustainability is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also need social and economic resources.
Sustainability is a societal goal with three dimensions: the environmental, economic and social dimension. This concept can be used to guide decisions at the global, national and at the individual consumer level.
Sustainability Education is often referred to as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), which has been defined as: UNESCO, 2014. “Education for Sustainable Development allows every human being to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to shape a sustainable future.
Borders College electric cars help ‘drive’ innovation and sustainability
@BordersCollege is at the forefront of innovation and change when it comes ensuring a sustainable future, and is working effectively to contribute towards the Scottish…
Job options for ex-forces personnel turbo-charged as Mission Motorsport secures electric vehicle training centre approval
Collaboration with @The_IMI and @Missionmotorspt means ex-forces talent can apply their high voltage experience to automotive sector jobs Mission Motorsport, the Service charity who run…
Leeds engineering firm create new jobs to meet electric vehicle charging tech demand
High-voltage power specialist Engineered Systems Electrical (@ESE_Ltd) is planning to create new engineering jobs and apprenticeships at its Leeds headquarters as a result of innovative…
World’s first electric digger wins MacRobert Award for UK engineering innovation
JCB’s innovation recognised as vital step in transition to a low-carbon future as UK gears up for construction-led economic recovery The MacRobert Award is the…
New Course Meets Demand for Electrical / Hybrid Vehicles at South Eastern Regional College
@S_ERC have launched a new @The_IMI Level 4 in the Diagnostics, Testing and Repair of Electrical / Hybrid Vehicles and Components which is set to gear local…
Newtown College students get rare opportunity to learn about future electric battery operated technologies
Level 3 Motor Vehicle students at Newtown College got a rare opportunity to learn more about future electric battery operated technologies, when they got to…
Industry Experts Meet To Discuss Electric Vehicle Professional Standard
Motor industry body, Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), hosted an Electric Vehicle Advisory Group meeting yesterday (Tuesday 5th February). The forum with cross-industry experts…
More Focus on Electric Vehicle Training Is Essential Says Motor Industry Body
This week Government has published its response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee report ‘Electric vehicles: driving the transition’, and the professional…
Only 3% of all vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work on electric vehicles
According to a new analysis by motor industry body, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), Clean Air Zones are failing to deliver on electric…