China’s new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced to produce medical supplies such as medical masks and disinfectant. The outbreak of Covid-19 in China caused severe medical supply shortage, especially masks. Mass-production will begin on February 17.
Why Auto Makers Can Produce Medical Masks?
Some auto parts must be produced in dust-free plant which is also the required environment for medical supply production. NVH engineering is crucial for vehicle sound deadening performance and a must-have technique for the auto maker. Some sound insulation materials such as polypropylene fiber is the same material to make medical masks. Therefore, vehicle manufacturers like BYD has the environment, technique and material to produce medical masks.
BYD’s daily production capacity for masks will be 5 million pieces and disinfectant will be 50,000 bottles. Currently medical masks will supply to hospitals in severely epidemic-stricken areas in China, not for individual purchase.
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