Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a company that produces automobiles, and aerospace, marine and energy solutions. The company was founded by Charles Rolls and Henry Royce in 1884, in Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The company is a sub-organization of BMW.
The company is interested in developing efficient aero-engines, and do so through their experience with internal combustion engine design experience. They are also a manufacturer of aerospace engines. The offer their manufacturing for defense and military purposes, and have provided for maritime or naval purposes. They operate on a global scale in over 100 countries.
COVID-19
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Rolls-Royce has agreed to help make health equipment including ventilators, and will look to utilize hotels and hospitals for relief against the virus.
The company is looking to help build 10,000 ventilators for British hospitals. They have recognized the high demand for devices that help people breathe when their airways cannot operate normally.
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Make us ventilators to fight virus, UK asks Rolls Royce
Al Jazeera
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March 16, 2020
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Ventilator Challenge UK to start production in Covid-19 fight
Rob Davies
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March 29, 2020