Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
Given the number of semiconductors in use in the average vehicle - and
have been since the first transistor radio - it seems to be a problem that
has been solved...

Yes. The problem is solved because first ISO and SGS Thompson
defined the numbers. Then electronics is designed to withstand those
numbers without damage. Do you think mobile equipment costs more just
because the manufacturers conspire to be greedy?

One designing for electronics must do what is standard for auto
compatible electronics.