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They have kept people working, learning and talking through the coronavirus lockdowns, but semiconductors are also instrumental in the fight against Covid-19.
The chip shortage, due to supply problems and a surge in demand for consumer electronics during the pandemic, has hit the auto industry hard, with millions of vehicles worldwide not being produced because important parts are missing.
Whether buying computer chips directly from manufacturers, reconfiguring cars, or producing them with parts missing, automakers are having to get creative to cope with the global shortage of semiconductors.