The recent semiconductor shortage, as well as the surge in electric transportation, has highlighted that modern vehicles are essentially computers and batteries on wheels. Estimates say vehicles today use over 1,000 microchips, and electric cars can have thousands of battery cells. And these are expected to increase as transportation technology evolves.
The future of mobility is autonomous and electric, from scooters, motorcycles and cars to, yes, even aircraft. In this new age of mobility, people are expected to entrust their lives to batteries and computer boards. It is critically important to ensure that these function as they’re designed, and safely. However, counterfeit and gray market parts pose a significant, often unrecognized risk that can cause detrimental consequences.
