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CAR | The Pulse: Insights from 200 Industry Leaders

October 1, 2025

Michigan Business Network

The automotive landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. To stay ahead, you need more than just data – you need deep insights. That’s why the Center for Automotive Research is proud to present a dedicated platform for Thought Leadership articles, contributed by our esteemed Affiliates and ACP Members.

September Feature Blog:

The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) industry is in a critical phase of its evolution, transitioning from a niche market to a mainstream one. While EV adoption has grown significantly in recent years, the industry now faces the complex challenges of scaling up.

A recent survey conducted by Schneider Electric and ABI Research, which gathered insights from 200 automotive sector decision-makers—including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), battery manufacturers, and Charge Point Operators (CPOs)—sheds light on the primary hurdles and potential solutions for the industry to achieve its ambitious goals.

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Save the Date for the Schneider Electric Webinar

October 22, 10 am EST

Schneider Electric will be joining CAR for an exclusive webinar on October 22. We’re finalizing the topic and speaker lineup now, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it.

Mark your calendar today and stay tuned—full details will be hitting your inbox shortly.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Be Part of Our Current Research:

Take the Michigan Automotive Workforce Needs Assessment

The Center for Automotive Research is conducting a statewide study along with Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the Electric Vehicle Workforce Hub to examine the impact of automotive industry shifts on Michigan’s automotive workforce.

We are seeking feedback from employers across Michigan’s extended automotive supply chain, including:

Upstream automotive sectors (including materials, processes, general parts, components manufacturing and engineering)
Automotive parts manufacturing and automotive assembly
Downstream automotive sectors (including sales, fueling, dealerships, repair, maintenance, and logistics).

We kindly ask for your perspective via our online survey, available between September and October 10, 2025.

Please use the following link to access the survey: Take the Survey

Responses are confidential and summarized in a report for Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the Electric Vehicle Workforce Hub to support workforce development for automotive businesses and workers.

Michigan Automotive Workforce Needs Assessment