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After Nio and Tesla, Nissan USA also affected by Bosch’s supply disruption in Malaysia

Eric · Aug 19, 2021 06:07 PM

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The disruption in Bosch’s supplier factory in Muar is bigger than initially thought. Initially, we reported that it has affected multiple car manufacturers, including Tesla and Nio, but now it seems even Nissan USA is impacted.

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Nissan's Smyrna plant pictured

According to The Detroit News, Nissan’s factory in Smyrna, Tennessee will be forced to temporarily close for two weeks, due to a shortage of semiconductor. Nissan ran out of its semiconductor supply last week due to a Covid-19 outbreak in a factory in Malaysia.

Also Read: Bosch: Disruption in supply from Malaysia affecting Nio and Tesla

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Nissan said that they expect to resume production on 30-August.

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The plant is resposible for producing the Nissan Rogue, one of Nissan's best-selling models

However, the end might not be so soon, according to Guidehouse Research Principal Analyst Sam Abuelsamid, who said that the Smyrna plant is crucial to Nissan and the semiconductor shortage could last into 2022.

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Typically, large chip foundries in Taiwan and other parts of Asia produce large silicon wafers and processes them into smaller integrated circuits. These circuits are then shipped to “back-end” manufacturers in Malaysia where they are cut into chips used by companies like Bosch to be integrated into a car’s control system. 

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One such manufacturer is believed to be STMicroelectronics, located at the Tanjung Agas Industrial Zone in Muar. The plant currently employs more than 3,000 staff. Out of which, hundreds have been infected by the virus and 19 staff have passed away.

Eric

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Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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