Paving the Way for EV Battery Workforce Education: Stellantis Supplies 12 New Ram ProMaster Electric Vans to Battery Workforce Challenge Teams
Stellantis has delivered 12 new 2024 Ram ProMaster electric vans to teams participating in the Battery Workforce Challenge, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy, Stellantis, and Argonne National Laboratory. The student teams, comprising 12 North American universities paired with local community colleges, will design, build, test, and integrate advanced battery packs for these vans. The competition, running until 2026, offers $100,000 in prize money and hands-on experience with industry leaders. The Ram ProMaster EV, designed specifically for electrification with a unibody design, serves as the platform for this educational initiative aimed at developing the future EV workforce.
Stellantis ha consegnato 12 nuovi furgoni elettrici Ram ProMaster 2024 ai gruppi partecipanti alla Battery Workforce Challenge, una collaborazione tra il Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti, Stellantis e il Laboratorio Nazionale Argonne. I gruppi di studenti, composti da 12 università nordamericane associate a college comunitari locali, progetteranno, costruiranno, testeranno e integreranno pacchi batterie avanzati per questi furgoni. La competizione, che si svolgerà fino al 2026, offre $100.000 in premi e un'esperienza pratica con leader del settore. Il Ram ProMaster EV, progettato specificamente per l'elettrificazione con un design monoscocca, funge da piattaforma per questa iniziativa educativa volta a sviluppare il futuro della forza lavoro nel settore degli EV.
Stellantis ha entregado 12 nuevas furgonetas eléctricas Ram ProMaster 2024 a los equipos que participan en el Battery Workforce Challenge, una colaboración entre el Departamento de Energía de EE. UU., Stellantis y el Laboratorio Nacional Argonne. Los equipos de estudiantes, compuestos por 12 universidades de América del Norte emparejadas con colegios comunitarios locales, diseñarán, construirán, probarán e integrarán paquetes de baterías avanzadas para estas furgonetas. La competencia, que se llevará a cabo hasta 2026, ofrece $100,000 en premios y experiencia práctica con líderes de la industria. El Ram ProMaster EV, diseñado específicamente para la electrificación con un diseño de carrocería unificada, sirve como plataforma para esta iniciativa educativa destinada a desarrollar la fuerza laboral futura de los EV.
스텔란티스는 미국 에너지부, 스텔란티스, 그리고 아르곤 국립 연구소의 협업인 배터리 인력 도전 과제에 참여하는 팀들에 12대의 새로운 2024년형 램 프로마스터 전기 밴을 전달했습니다. 12개의 북미 대학과 지역 커뮤니티 대학이 연계된 학생 팀이 이 밴들을 위한 고급 배터리 팩을 설계, 제작, 시험 및 통합할 것입니다. 2026년까지 진행되는 이 대회에서는 10만 달러의 상금과 업계 리더들과의 실무 경험을 제공합니다. 전기화를 위해 특별히 설계된 램 프로마스터 EV는 이 교육적 이니셔티브의 플랫폼으로, 미래의 EV 인력 개발을 목표로 합니다.
Stellantis a livré 12 nouvelles fourgonnettes électriques Ram ProMaster 2024 aux équipes participant au Battery Workforce Challenge, une collaboration entre le Département de l'Énergie des États-Unis, Stellantis et le Laboratoire National Argonne. Les équipes d'étudiants, composées de 12 universités nord-américaines associées à des collèges communautaires locaux, concevront, construiront, testeront et intégreront des batteries avancées pour ces fourgonnettes. La compétition, qui se déroulera jusqu'en 2026, offre 100 000 dollars de prix et une expérience pratique avec des leaders de l'industrie. Le Ram ProMaster EV, conçu spécifiquement pour l'électrification avec un design monocoque, sert de plateforme pour cette initiative éducative visant à développer la main-d'œuvre future des véhicules électriques (EV).
Stellantis hat 12 neue 2024 Ram ProMaster Elektrotransporter an die Teams geliefert, die an der Battery Workforce Challenge teilnehmen, einer Zusammenarbeit zwischen dem US-Energieministerium, Stellantis und dem Argonne National Laboratory. Die Studententeams, bestehend aus 12 nordamerikanischen Universitäten und lokalen Community Colleges, werden fortschrittliche Batteriepacks für diese Transporter entwerfen, bauen, testen und integrieren. Der Wettbewerb, der bis 2026 läuft, bietet 100.000 Dollar Preisgeld und praktische Erfahrungen mit Branchenführern. Der Ram ProMaster EV, der speziell für die Elektrifizierung mit einem Monocoque-Design entwickelt wurde, dient als Plattform für diese Bildungsinitiative, die darauf abzielt, die zukünftige EV-Belegschaft zu entwickeln.
- Partnership with U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory strengthens Stellantis' position in EV development
- Investment in future workforce development and EV expertise
- Practical application and testing of EV technology using commercial vehicles
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The Battery Workforce Challenge represents a strategic initiative to address the critical EV battery talent gap, but has minimal immediate financial impact on Stellantis. While the
- Building a specialized EV battery engineering talent pipeline
- Accelerating R&D through university partnerships
- Strengthening relationships with the DOE and educational institutions
The donation of 12 Ram ProMaster EVs serves as a practical investment in workforce development, though the cost is immaterial to Stellantis's bottom line. This initiative aligns with the company's broader EV strategy but is more focused on talent development than immediate commercial returns.
Started in 2023, the Battery Workforce Challenge partners 12 North American university teams with local community colleges selected through an elite, competitive process. Participating students receive hands-on learning and work closely with industry experts to tackle one of the most relevant real-world engineering challenges facing the automotive industry.
"The Battery Workforce Challenge students continue to impress us with their creative ideas and overall EV knowledge as we've seen during this week's fall workshops," said Micky Bly, Stellantis senior vice president and head of Global Propulsion Systems. "I look forward to continuing to work with the students as they become workforce-ready EV experts."
The 12 student engineering teams gathered in
"The Battery Workforce Challenge teams will develop engineering and manufacturing skill sets to prepare them for high-quality jobs building the batteries of the future right here in
The competition will end in 2026, with winning teams receiving dozens of annual engineering and sponsor-related category awards;
Selected university and vocational partners are:
- California State University,
Los Angeles (Los Angeles, California ) andCerritos College (Norwalk, California ) Clemson University (Clemson, South Carolina ) and Greenville Technical College (Greenville, South Carolina )- Colorado School of Mines (
Golden, Colorado ) andArapahoe Community College (Littleton, Colorado ) - Jackson State University (
Jackson, Mississippi ) andHinds Community College (Utica, Mississippi ) - McMaster University and Mohawk College (
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada ) - The Ohio State University and Columbus State Community College (
Columbus, Ohio ) - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Ivy Tech Community College (
Terre Haute, Indiana ) - University of
Alabama and Shelton State Community College (Tuscaloosa, Alabama ) - University of
California ,Merced andMerced College (Merced, California ) - University of
Michigan -Dearborn and Henry Ford College (Dearborn, Michigan ) - University of
Nevada ,Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada ) and College ofSouthern Nevada (Clark County, Nevada ) - University of
Waterloo (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada ) andLambton College: Lambton Energy Research Centre (Sarnia, Ontario, Canada )
About the Ram ProMaster EV
With a targeted range of up to 162 miles in-city driving, the new Ram ProMaster EV is the brand's first available fully electrified vehicle.
Two mission-specific configurations will be available, including the delivery model and two cargo models. The Ram ProMaster EV cargo model will be available in two configurations, including a 12-foot cargo length and an extended 13-foot cargo length (both with 159-inch wheelbases).
ProMaster EV's battery is positioned under the floor in the center of the vehicle, which maintains a flat floor while cargo volume is unchanged from internal combustion engine vehicles.
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Battery Workforce Challenge
The collegiate competition is part of DOE's broader Battery Workforce Challenge Program, which also includes regional training with vocational and community colleges; STEM youth education; and an online tool for career and technical education. The program is dedicated to cultivating a diverse cohort of skilled engineers, technicians and workers to propel domestic battery technology forward.
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Media Contacts:
Kimberly DeClark, Argonne National Laboratory, kdeclark@anl.gov, 202-441-0096
Dan Reid, Stellantis, dan.reid@stellantis.com, 248-202-7697
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