One of the main issues in the recent strike against General Motors revolved around the increasing electrification of automobiles. The shift to electric- and hybrid-powered vehicles is expected to radically alter the shape of the auto industry in the decade ahead. It will also change the look of assembly lines.
Traditional power trains have as many as 2,000 electromechanical parts. In sharp contrast, all-electric drivetrains can have as few as 20 components. As a result, assembling an electric car involves approximately 30 percent less effort than one powered by a traditional internal combustion engine.