Something Old, Something New, Something Electric and Mobile too!

North American International Auto Show has returned to Detroit. Automobile enthusiasts and technology geeks look here. Also, those looking into the industry as stakeholders or workforce labor, pay attention. This year event goers can learn a thing or two about the automobile business. As many of us know, the future is electric. It is also environmentally friendly and economic growth. This auto show highlights concept and new vehicles, as well as new technology and resources. There is a ton of information available with live demonstrations, reading materials, and plenty of merchandise. The showcase focuses on all areas of business mobility, technology, economy, systems, and resources.

Vehicles were everywhere! Electric vehicles were a part of numerous brands, if not all of them. The idea of ecofriendly and a greener planet has continued in this trade. Now, while cars are not being built like they used to be, some things remain the same, like steel being a major component for parts of automobiles.

Considerably more have been working in the automobile industry. The technology exhibits are phenomenal. It stages small mobile gadgets and informative research for future endeavors. The plug and play area show aftermarket devices that are available. Founder and CEO of Freight Miner, Al Houry shares what his company has to offer, "It's an aftermarket autonomous driving conversion kit. It gets uploaded on existing fleets, converts them from being manually driven and makes them autonomously driven over the long freeway stretch without a cab driver...and then makes them remotely controlled everywhere else," he says. His software makes it possible for 24-hour truck delivery. There were devices with connectivity to read car health and additional to see.

The knowledge at the auto show is just as nice as seeing the shiny new cars to be released. Powering Michigan panel discussion elaborates the workforce needs and plan for this shift in manufacturing. Jennifer Mefford says, "We put together a coalition of automakers, utility partners, of course electrical contractors, electricians, and industry stakeholders to create a comprehensive training program," she adds, "It's a great time to be an electrician and an even better time to become one." The conversation about this change has plans in work with EVeryone Charging Forward. "EVeryone Charging Forward is a 30-million-dollar initiative to drive inclusive workforce development in the electric vehicle charging sector," says David Etzwiler. The efforts for a greener, faster, smarter, and safer world are in full effect. Detroit's 2023 North America International Auto Show spreads the importance of being aware, up to date and mobile. "Most people do not realize that the American steel industry is the global leader in reducing green house gas emissions for steel," says Christopher Kristock, VP Automotive Program, American Iron and Steel Institute. The steel organization has been working towards their emissions awareness on decarbonization of our processes for the past 15 years. (www.steel.org.)