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My Job, EVs, and Getting Let Go at 68 | The Unretired Engineer

I’m 68 years old and EVs ate my job. After a career in engineering and electronic systems packaging, I was let go from Wolfspeed when the EV market collapse drove the company into receivership. But this isn’t a sad story. It’s a pivot. In this video, I break down what actually happened with EVs — from the 1840s to today — why silicon carbide (SiC) was a game-changer, how mandates outpaced reality, and what it all means for the people who built this industry. Then I’ll tell you what I’m doing next. Spoiler: I’m not retiring. 🔧 In this video: • The real history of EVs • Batteries role in the rise of the Modern EV • How CARB and Tesla kicked off the modern EV era • The pivot from golfcarts to premium autos • What silicon carbide (SiC) is and why it matters • Wolfspeed’s rise, bet on automotive, and fall • My pivot at 68: sci-fi, making, CNC, 3D printing, and more ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro: Lost my job, but it ain’t so bad 1:25 — EV's were the cause but they ain't so bad either 1:48 —EV history: 1840s to present 4:30 — CARB and the modern EV push 6:20 — Tesla Roadster and the Li-Ion breakthrough 7:49 — The EV bubble inflates 11:20 — DARPA, CREE, LEDs and SiC 13:40 —Wolfspeed’s pivot to automotive 16:30 — The bust 19:30 — My pivot: what’s next 20:50 — Coming up on this channel 📧 Connect: • Channel: The Unretired Engineer • Email: [your email] • Website/Blog: https://thisworldandothers.com/2026/0... #TheUnretiredEngineer #EVs #Wolfspeed #SiliconCarbide #LaidOff #Engineering #ElectricVehicles #SiC #CareerChange #NotRetired