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Chip shortage adding to already low inventory volumes
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Chip shortage adding to already low inventory volumes
In the beginning of December, Volkswagen brought to light what was viewed at the time as a minor chip shortage. VW predicted that the shortage would run into Q1 of 2021. Chinese carmaker BYD brushed off the chip concern, saying that companies had enough margin for external supply. Fast forward to the second week of the new year and that problem has grown, affecting OEMs everywhere, not just Volkswagen.
Semiconductor chips are used throughout both ICE vehicles and EVs, specifically in infotainment systems, on-display entertainment, and other applications revolving battery management systems.