US said to plan move to block Chinese, Russian car tech
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The news: The US Commerce Department plans to propose a ban on Chinese and Russian software and hardware in autonomous and connected vehicles over cybersecurity risks and national security concerns, according to media reports.
The ban, prompted by an investigation by President Biden earlier this year, would target Chinese technology used for vehicle communications, automated driving and infotainment systems, in a move to prevent the hacking or tracking of US vehicles, Bloomberg reported citing sources.
The numbers: The proposed ban extends to other adversaries, like Russia, the publication said.
The measures include phase-in periods for software from 2027 and hardware from 2029, with a final rule expected by January 2025 after a 30-day comment period, Reuters reported.
The context: President Biden, in February, launched an investigation into cybersecurity and national security risks from Chinese vehicle technology, highlighting concerns over data collection and potential vehicle manipulation.
The reported plans also follow escalating US tariffs on Chinese imports.
The move would prohibit imports and sales of vehicles with key communication or automated driving systems from China, according to Reuters.
Automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others have warned that changes of hardware and software would require significant time due to pre-production testing processes.
The White House has signed off on the proposal, which excludes agricultural and mining vehicles, Reuters said.
