… \u00a0Our IT tools and systems have been extensively stress-tested; it\u2019s vital that we leverage them to continue delivering. We need you to stay in close contact with your leader and your teams to ensure continuity of work.<\/span><\/p>\n… We are taking every precaution to ensure our teams remain safe and are adjusting manufacturing, Global Product Development, Customer Care and Aftersales and Contact Center work schedules to allow for additional cleaning. …<\/p>\n
I understand how uncertain these times feel. For many of us, it\u2019s our first experience of this type. But disruption and trying circumstances are not new to us. Especially in times like these, we demonstrate our flexibility, agility and resilience. This team always rises to the occasion and just as we have in the past, we will chart our course.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The impact on small electric-hopefuls is unknown; Rivian has the money to weather the storm, but others may not be so lucky, and may end up liquidating. Chances are, like Fisker (creators of the Karma), their assets will end up being purchased by Chinese moguls.<\/p>\n
One interesting facet of this experience, though, has been the ability of American automakers to survive without Chinese parts. While many components are made in China now, apparently each domestic and foreign automaker in America had alternative sources or large stockpiles set up\u2014the result of unusually widespread foresight. Or, possibly, parts loaded onto ships months ago are still arriving, and the impact of Chinese parts plants shutting down hasn\u2019t been felt yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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