When labs go dark, engineers try to keep launches on track in basements, garages

Nissan wiring engineer Jeremy Chambers brought boxes of supplies to his home in Casco, Mich.

April 13, 2020 04:00 AM

Working at a makeshift table in his basement 42 miles west of Detroit, a Nissan engineer is assembling a prototype wire harness for an accessory that is scheduled for an upcoming vehicle.

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