Semis That Drive Themselves? Welcome to the Future of Work

The tractors are electric. The semis drive themselves. And at ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, CA, students got a first-hand look at the clean energy and automation revolution transforming the transportation industry. In this episode of Skills Jam, we follow aspiring technicians, engineers, and problem-solvers as they explore cutting-edge technology—from the autonomous freight trucks at ‪@volvotrucks‬‪@VolvoCars‬ , to hydrogen fuel cells from ‪@HyundaiMotorGroup‬ , EVs, and renewable natural gas from ‪@CumminsEngines‬. Along the way, they talk with industry pros and share what it means to pursue a career in the skilled trades—no degree required.

  • Discover how hands-on skills are powering the future
  • See what’s coming next in transportation tech
  • Hear directly from students entering clean tech careers
  • Learn how YOU can be part of it

Funding Partners

JETSI is jointly financed by California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission ($26.98 million), MSRC ($8 million), and South Coast AQMD ($5.4 million), with an additional $21.7 million from Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Southern California Edison, NFI, and Schneider. JETSI is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.