Renault: switch to electricity in France will cost 2,000 jobs

It is in the interest of the European Union that the transition to electromobility begins soon in its member countries and the manufacturers it hosts. Of all the problems associated with this, one of the most alarming is the loss of jobs that it can lead to.

Ultimately, as a result of the switch to electric vehicles, Renault, for example, plans to cut about 2,000 jobs in France.

The loss of jobs associated with the switch to electric mobility is one of the biggest fears associated with the will of the European Union. In this sense, Volkswagen CEO referredA few weeks ago, most jobs will survive the shift to electric vehicles, arguing that "it will still take a lot of people to make a lot of cars."

In the same vein, a study analyzing the German automotive industry. concluded that job losses from switching to electric vehicles will be minimal. This is because while the industry will need fewer workers, this reduction in the workforce will be offset by the creation of jobs that the new sector will foster.

On the other hand, in response to concerns and warnings from various organizations, Renault plans to cut 2,000 jobs in France due to the switch to electromobility. This reduction will be associated with the replacement of the engineering team with people with experience in areas more critical to the transition to electromobility.

Like many competitors, Renault is looking to expand its EV catalog. Therefore, he is considering hiring new hires in areas such as data science - the study of economic, financial and social data to gain knowledge and patterns - and chemistry - provided that professionals have specialization and competence in components such as batteries.

Despite the job cuts associated with the transition, Renault is already announced 4,600 others in France as part of a large-scale capital shortage restructuring.