Tesla shows how it is building the Ventilator

Tesla is retooling facilities to build ventilators for the COVID-19 crisis. In the following video, the company provides a behind-the-scene look at its ventilator design process.

Tesla engineers are building its vent with parts for its vehicles. Tesla engineers say in this video they are trying to use as many car parts as possible.

Tesla’s ventilator uses the Model 3 infotainment system to power a Model 3 vehicle computer, which in turn, controls an air flow manifold. A suspension air tank is used as a oxygen mixing chamber. Among other parts, the team is also employing a Model 3 touchscreen as a controller.

Elon Musk recently stated the car company’s New York factory will soon reopen to produce ventilators.