Applus+ IDIADA trains over 1,000 professionals in electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies under the PERTE VEC program

Applus+ IDIADA has achieved a significant milestone in its participation within the Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation of Electric and Connected Vehicles (PERTE VEC), having trained over 1,000 internal and external professionals in key competencies for the development of the sustainable mobility sector.

A high-impact training project

The ARTUS-VEC training project, in which IDIADA has been actively participating since September 2022, has become a cornerstone for professional development in the electric and hydrogen vehicle sector. With a predominantly practical approach, the training programs have combined theoretical content with hands-on sessions using real vehicles and components.

According to David Fuertes, project manager: "Specialized training in electric, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicles represents one of the most strategic investments in today's automotive sector. We're not only preparing professionals capable of tackling current technological challenges, but also driving safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility."

Throughout the three-year project duration (September 2022 - June 2025), IDIADA has developed four specific training programs:

• ACT_006: Operation, components, safety systems, and electric vehicle technologies (Basic Module)
• ACT_007: Electric vehicle technologies, thermal management, and energy storage systems (Advanced Module)
• ACT_008: Basic course on safe work practices with hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles
• ACT_009: Advanced course on safe work practices with hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles

The results to date have been exceptionally positive, with over 800 professionals trained in electric vehicle technology and 159 specifically trained in hydrogen vehicles.

Industry collaboration and external impact

The project has transcended company boundaries, establishing partnerships with organizations such as Bombers de la Generalitat, Bombers de Barcelona, Moto-E, ENEL, and Maritime Authority, among others.

Additionally, numerous external companies have participated in the training sessions, including both PERTE consortium members like Centro de Zaragoza, and other organizations such as CIDAUT, EVARM, Spanish Army, Giti Tyre, Automotive Test Port, STA, TMB, Nissan, and FEDA.

Samuel Arenas, both trainer and program participant, emphasizes: "As both an instructor and student, it's rewarding to see that this type of training not only provides knowledge but also builds confidence. When professionals apply what they've learned and feel secure working with innovative technologies, it demonstrates the real impact this project has."

Objectives and outcomes

The ARTUS-VEC project, framed within PERTE VEC, primarily aims to enhance staff capabilities in key sector competencies, ensuring that participating companies are prepared to face current and future technological challenges.

The need for this specialized training addresses several factors:

• The constant technological evolution of the automotive sector •
• The necessity to transfer technical knowledge about electric and hydrogen vehicles
• The importance of implementing specific safety protocols in these new work environments
• Compliance with internal and external regulations related to handling these vehicles

With project completion scheduled for June 2025, Applus+ IDIADA reinforces its position as a benchmark in specialized training for the sustainable automotive sector, actively contributing to the development of Spain's electric vehicle ecosystem.