HI SCR65

Urges the University of Hawaii System and Department of Education to include training, courses, and curriculum on mechanics, repair, and maintenance of electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, and other alternative fuel vehicles in school programs

Notes that Hawaii has over 10,000 electric vehicles on the road and ranks in the top five states nationally for electric vehicle adoption by percentage of vehicles purchased

Identifies that only three percent of automotive technicians currently have the skillset to work on electric vehicles, despite growing demand

Cites that the transportation sector accounts for over two-thirds of oil imported into Hawaii, with drivers spending nearly $2 billion annually on gasoline and diesel

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President of the University of Hawaii System, Chairperson of the Board of Education, and Superintendent of Education