ADADMany of the factors contributing to the shortfall are tied to recent events like the pandemic and the cold snap that slapped Texas and sidelined two chip factories in Austin. New semiconductor factories are among the most complex manufacturing facilities to build, costing billions of dollars and taking years to construct. “Semiconductor manufacturers weren’t getting orders from auto manufacturers. As automakers tried to place chip orders again, however, they found their suppliers busy making components for electronics companies. Traditionally, car companies haven’t dealt directly with chip companies, leaving those relationships more to middleman suppliers.

Source: Washington Post March 01, 2021 11:01 UTC