The chip crisis is putting a strain on the automotive sector gi & agrave; in trouble due to the consequences of the outbreak of the pandemic. A problem that is leading car manufacturers to revise their production plans and even delay the launch of new models. According to the company AlixPartners consultancy, the automotive sector risks having an impact on turnover equal to 110 billion dollars (over 92.7 billion euros) in 2021. Cars, after all, are more and more; computers on 4 wheels and therefore depend a lot on chips.
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Economy and market 07 Jun
A FACTORY AT HOME OF AUDI AND BMW
This supply crisis looks like it will last; still a lot and we must also look into the longer term when the demand for chips from manufacturers could grow further. It is therefore necessary to increase production through the creation of new factories. For this, Bavaria & egrave; in talks with Intel for the construction of a chip factory that will allow & agrave; to alleviate the supply problems that are causing so many problems for car manufacturers. Actually, as we learn, Intel was already; aiming at Europe to open a new factory and was looking for 8 billion euros in state subsidies for its construction.
Germany, therefore, would like Intel to open its factory in the country, so much so that the German economy minister Hubert Aiwanger himself has & quot; sponsored & quot; Bavaria where Audi and BMW have their headquarters , like the right place. As far as is known, for the moment, the Penzing-Landsberg area near Munich would have been indicated as the possible location of the factory. Obviously, so that & eacute; the project must come to fruition funding from the European Union.
To expand the supply of semiconductors and decrease dependence on American and Chinese companies , the Union Europea would also be considering the creation of an alliance with STMicroelectronics, NXP, Infineon and ASML. At this point all that remains is to wait for the developments of the negotiations to understand if Intel will realize; its new chip factory in Bavaria.
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