How one cheap part could kill off combustion cars
STORY: The lack of one cheap component could spell doom for combustion-engined cars
Wire harnesses have been in short supply since conflict begin in Ukraine, where many are made
They’re critical devices that bundle together all the wiring in a car
There can be 3 miles of cable in one vehicle, and making the harnesses is a labor-intensive job
Production in Mexico, Morocco and elsewhere has helped fill the gap, but not enough to stop shortages
With bans on gasoline-engined vehicles looming, experts say makers won't spend to develop an alternative for them
QUOTE: Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast Solutions:
“This is just one more rationale for the industry to make the transition to electric quicker”.
Tesla does things differently, and can automate production of its harnesses
Rival automakers want to do the same, but maybe for future EVs, not today’s gas guzzlers
