Lift the bonnet of an electric vehicle (EV) and it might seem like something is missing.
Electric cars have no transmission, fuel pump, head gasket or spark plugs, and fewer moving parts overall.
The changes are stark enough to strike even a casual observer and could easily stump a home mechanic or panel beater but also have the potential to challenge trained mechanics.
Motor Trades Association (MTA) New South Wales (NSW) chief executive Stavros Yallouridis warns Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world in retraining its automotive workforce.
More than 100,000 Australian technicians will need to undergo further training to service the growing number of electric vehicles on Australian roads by 2030 and experts warn little attention has been paid to address the issue….