Ford And GM Want To Go Into War Time Mode And Produce Medical Equipment

General Motors and Ford Motor Co. are exploring the possibility of putting their manufacturing muscle toward medical equipment to help treat the novel coronavirus.

CEO Mary Barra spoke with officials from the Trump administration on Wednesday about the company's plans to halt North American production until March 30.

"GM is working to help find solutions for the nation during this difficult time and has offered to help, and we are already studying how we can potentially support production of medical equipment like ventilators," spokeswoman Jeannine Ginivan told Automotive News.

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MDarringer - 3/19/2020 10:24:00 AM

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Well, bless their hearts.

TomM - 3/19/2020 11:21:10 AM

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When I first visited here - It never dawned on me that I would be in competition with General Motors and FORD. Funny how things workout - isn't it

MDarringer - 3/19/2020 11:56:52 AM

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Take your Aricept.

TomM - 3/19/2020 1:48:33 PM

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One Part of the company Sells, Services and remanufactures Medical Equipment
including Ventilators and last year we moved into manufacturing a small number as requested by our largest customer.

Today - we cannot keep up with local demand.