U.S. Proposes Ban on Chinese Connected Vehicle Tech

The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed prohibiting the use of key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns. The regulation would bar nearly all Chinese cars from entering the U.S. market and requires automakers to remove such technology from future models.

The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday proposed a ban on key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads, citing national security concerns.

First reported by Reuters, the regulation aims to restrict Chinese cars from the U.S. market, necessitating American automakers to remove Chinese technology from future models. The Biden administration highlights concerns over data collection and potential foreign manipulation of connected vehicles.

The ban would inhibit self-driving car testing by Chinese automakers in the U.S. and prevent the use of software and hardware from other foreign adversaries like Russia, said Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

(With inputs from agencies.)