European Commission to mandate chip supplier diversification for carmakers
The European Commission is implementing new regulations requiring automakers to diversify their semiconductor suppliers. This decision comes in response to a crisis involving Nexperia, a semiconductor supplier linked to China, which disrupted chip deliveries to major car manufacturers. The updated Chips Act aims to strengthen the resilience of Europe's automotive supply chain.
- ▪The EU's updated Chips Act mandates that automakers source semiconductors from at least two suppliers.
- ▪Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor supplier, faced a crisis due to Dutch government intervention over national security concerns.
- ▪BMW and Volkswagen reported supply chain impacts from the Nexperia crisis, highlighting vulnerabilities in the automotive sector.
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