Chinese marques in driving seat as high petrol prices accelerate EU shift to electric cars

What this means for your job search: The rapid acceleration of EV adoption in Europe signals a growing demand for tech talent in battery technology, charging infrastructure, and automotive software development. Highlight any relevant experience or a keen interest in contributing to the electric vehicle ecosystem in your applications. Chinese carmakers have gained ground in Europe’s shift to electric cars, emerging as the biggest winners in plug-in hybrids despite moves by Brussels to curb their expansion. As petrol prices climbed across the EU, hitting a record high of more than €2.30 a litre (US$9.91 a US gallon) in Germany this month, the move to battery power gathered pace. Battery-electric registrations jumped 62.7 per cent year on year in August and accounted for 21.7 per cent of new registrations in the first eight...