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Will humans be in greater demand as jobs are automated? This report thinks so
07/02/2019
As automation affects more and more industries, it’s reasonable to think that jobs traditionally done by humans will start to disappear, as workers are replaced with robots. But a recent report suggests that the opposite is actually true. It found that more employers than ever (87%) are planning to increase or maintain headcount in the next two years, as a result of automation. The report from ManpowerGroup, ‘Humans Wanted:...
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What could driverless vehicles mean for industry jobs?
06/02/2019
Much has been made of the potential benefits of driverless vehicles and automated technologies – from improved mobility to better road safety. But there are also concerns about the impact self-driving vehicles could have on existing transportation jobs. Last year, the Australia and New Zealand Driverless Vehicle Initiative (ADVI)  commissioned a report  on the subject, which found that the driverless vehicle...
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Waymo to create ‘hundreds’ of self-driving jobs in Michigan
23/01/2019
Self-driving vehicle developer Waymo has received approval from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to manufacture its vehicles in the state, leading to the potential creation of hundreds of self-driving jobs. “Thanks to our collaboration with MEDC, we’ll bring new job opportunities to the talented citizens of Southeast Michigan,” said Waymo in a statement announcing its plans. Waymo will begin by...
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Self-driving and electric cars could help create 100,000 jobs, finds research
18/01/2019
New research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Detroit Mobility Lab (DML) has found that self-driving and electric cars will help to create more than 100,000 US mobility industry jobs in the next decade. However, demand for as many as 30,000 engineering graduates with degrees in computer-related subjects could significantly exceed the expected supply, exacerbating the industry’s existing talent shortage, warn the...
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Report warns of UK driverless skills shortage
24/09/2018
A new report has warned that the UK faces a potentially chronic shortage of skilled workers, which could undermine its stated ambitions to become a global leader in the field of connected and autonomous vehicles. The analysis, published by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and self-driving technology start-up StreetDrone, found that the switch to driverless cars will create 37,300 jobs in the UK by 2035, of which nearly...
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Self-driving truck company to create 500 jobs in Arizona
13/09/2018
TuSimple , a company developing autonomous driving solutions for the logistics industry, has announced that it plans to expand its testing facilities in Tucson, Arizona and create 500 new jobs to support its growing development program. The company, which has been testing its Level 4 autonomous trucks in the state for over a year, says the new jobs will be in a variety of fields, ranging from engineering and autonomous truck...
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Driverless cars could lead to job losses, warns London Assembly report
14/02/2018
A report on preparations for driverless cars in London  has warned that a significant number of driving jobs could be lost if connected and autonomous vehicle technology becomes widespread. In its report, the London Assembly Transport Committee urged Transport for London to do more to prepare for the arrival of driverless cars. While the advent of connected and autonomous vehicle technology offers significant road safety and...
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American Center for Mobility study to explore impact of connected and autonomous vehicles on jobs
13/02/2018
The American Center for Mobility (ACM) has commissioned a workforce study to look at the impact of connected and autonomous vehicles on today’s transportation jobs. The study, which will be undertaken by Michigan State University (MSU) and Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), will focus on driving-related jobs, including professional truck drivers, taxi drivers and delivery drivers. “Our goal is to ensure that...
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What impact could driverless cars have on car industry jobs in Australia?
12/02/2018
When it comes to jobs and driverless cars, much of the focus is on the threat they pose to professional drivers, taking away opportunities from thousands of people who depend on driving for their livelihoods. But the advent of driverless cars may also offer opportunities for the Australian car industry, according to the head of the body representing employers in Queensland’s automotive industry. In an...
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