U.S. proposes ban on Chinese and Russian tech in autonomous vehicles

The U.S. Commerce Department is proposing a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles that use Chinese and Russian software and hardware. The ban aims to enhance national security and will take effect for software in 2027 and hardware in 2030. Currently, there is little Chinese and Russian software in U.S. vehicles, but hardware poses a greater challenge. The proposed rule would also apply to vehicles made in the U.S. that incorporate this technology. The Commerce Department is seeking public comments on the proposal, which is expected to be finalized by the end of the Biden Administration. This move follows recent efforts to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese products.