Key Points
- Toyota stated that it reduced the Texas plant output on Thursday.
- Texas power grid operator works double-time to prevent rota disconnection.
- The Japanese carmaker plans to adjust its plans relative to the weather condition and the advice of the local authorities.
On Thursday, Toyota Motor Corp, the Japanese car maker giant, announced a reduction in output in the Texas plant. Accordingly, the San Antonio, Texas plant reduced production due to the harsh heatwave present in the state. The heatwave exerts pressure on the power supply in the state.
The weather condition delivers a devastating impact on Texas. Consequently, the power grid operator of Texas took emergency action to prevent rota disconnection. Albeit these measures, high electricity demand persists in the state. According to a spokesperson, Toyota might stop production by 2 pm on most days. The company might also shorten night shifts, immediately effective starting mid-August.
Additional to the drawbacks of the heatwave, Toyota will include seven days of shutting down next week. This consists of five days of summer shutdown and two days related to the semiconductor scarcity.
“We are carefully monitoring the weather conditions and communicating with local authorities, and will adjust our plans accordingly,” Samsung stated Thursday. The Texas branch of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd also limited power usage as Texas entered the fourth day of the heatwave.
The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas urged citizens of the state to cut back on power usage. This statement applies explicitly to the hottest hours of the day. Excessive use of power during the heatwave can cause rota disconnections throughout Texas.
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