U.S. to propose barring Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles: Reuters

The U.S. Commerce Department is set to propose a ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on U.S. roads due to national security concerns. The Biden administration is worried about data collection by Chinese companies on U.S. drivers and potential foreign manipulation of connected vehicles. The proposed regulation would prohibit the import and sale of vehicles from China with key communications or automated driving system software or hardware. The public will have 30 days to comment before any final decision is made, with the software ban set for 2027 and the hardware ban for January 2029. The Commerce Department has not commented on the matter.