https://phys.org/news/2018-06-e-cars-germany-jobs.html > Electric engines are simpler to build and require far fewer parts than petrol- or diesel-fuelled cars. > According to the study, carried out by the Fraunhofer Institute, the shift will eliminate 100,000 of the 210,000 jobs in drivetrain manufacturing by 2030, while around 25,000 new roles will be created linked to batteries and other specific requirements for electric cars.