The College of Charleston has launched its newest major, electrical engineering.

"We set up the program to support companies in the region, including Bosch, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Volvo, Boeing and Cummins," said Sebastian van Delden, dean of the CofC School of Sciences and Mathematics, in a statement. "Our electrical engineering program focuses on autonomous electric vehicles –- a market projected to grow from $50 to $500 billion in this decade." Read more: