“We hadn’t really worked with EVs of any type before. We had a lot of difficulty getting the wiring right, but we persevered, and we were able to build something really cool.”
– Clovis West Student
Thanks to funding from the California Energy Commission, through the Advanced Transportation & Logistics Sector of the California Community Colleges, students at Clovis West High School got to build an electric car for the first time. See how instructor Mike Miller implemented the Switch Vehicle EV kit and curriculum with his auto students.
The California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program provides funding to support innovation and accelerate the development and deployment of advanced transportation and fuel technologies.
The Zero Emissions Vehicle High School Pilot Project increased career awareness in the clean fuels transportation field for high school students in underserved communities — regions impacted by poor air quality and those serving minority populations.
Project Overview: Click here.
Complete CEC Final Project Report: Click here.
Jobs in the automotive and transportation field are numerous. As an automotive student, you can get access to the latest equipment, technology, and automotive designs by taking courses relevant to automotive employment. Community colleges offer courses that are continuously updated on the newest technology to help update your skills. Check out these updated brochures for community college locations where you can become a trained automotive technician! Click here!