The latest roadblock for carmakers? The semiconductor chip shortage.

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English - July 01, 2021 22:21 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings
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Because of the semiconductor chip shortage we’ve been talking about lately, the average wait time for chips is 18 weeks. That’s forced Ford to suspend or dial down production at some of its factories, adding to the roller-coaster nature of auto industry jobs. Also, recruiting the next generation of venture capitalists from historically Black colleges, surging propane prices and the vulnerable state of U.S. electric grids in a changing climate.