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The Perfect Storm: How Hurricane Helene is Impacting the Semiconductor Supply Chain and the Automotive Industry
Posted by Isaac Rodell on
Hurricane Helene's devastation in North Carolina has created a potential significant disruption to the global semiconductor supply chain, particularly impacting the high-purity quartz mines in Spruce Pine. This quartz is essential for producing semiconductors used in automotive electronics, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle components. The resulting semiconductor shortages could lead to delays in vehicle manufacturing and repair services, highlighting the need for greater supply chain resilience in the automotive industry.