Biden administration proposes ban on Chinese technology in connected cars

The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed banning key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles due to national security concerns. This regulation would bar Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market and require American automakers to remove Chinese components. The ban would prevent Chinese automakers from testing self-driving cars in the U.S. and could extend to Russian technology. The software ban is set for the 2027 model year, while the hardware ban would take effect in 2029 or 2030. The proposal allows for public comments for 30 days and aims to finalize the rules by January 20. The regulations would apply to all on-road vehicles, excluding agricultural and mining vehicles, drones, and trains.