Concerned about national security, the US is preparing to ban the use of Chinese software in connected cars.

Reuters, citing two sources, reported that on September 23, the U.S. Department of Commerce will announce a proposal to ban the use of Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns.

The US Commerce Secretary has stated that the risks posed by Chinese software and hardware in connected devices in the US are a serious concern. (Source: Reuters)

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed deep concern about Chinese companies collecting data on drivers and infrastructure in the U.S., as well as the potential for internet-connected vehicles and navigation systems to be manipulated from abroad.

According to sources, the new regulations will prohibit the import and sale of vehicles with software or hardware in their communication or autonomous driving systems originating from China. This is seen as a new step in expanding US restrictions on vehicles, software, and components from China.

The Biden administration recently decided to impose high tariffs on imports from China, including a 100% tariff on electric vehicles and new tariff increases on electric vehicle batteries and critical minerals.

In May, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated that the risks posed by Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles in the U.S. were very concerning. She argued that if millions of vehicles on the road were disabled by software, the consequences could be catastrophic.

In February, President Biden called for an investigation into whether imports of vehicles from China threatened national security through connected vehicle technology, and whether the software and hardware should be banned from all vehicles on American roads.

Biden emphasized that China's policies could flood the American market with vehicles from the "Asian giant," posing a risk to national security, and he pledged to prevent that from happening during his term.

The U.S. Commerce Department plans to solicit public comments for 30 days before making a final decision on the new proposal. Currently, almost all new vehicles on American roads are connected cars, equipped with hardware that allows access to the internet and data sharing with devices inside and outside the vehicle.

The U.S. Commerce Department proposed a software ban that would take effect on 2027 model year vehicles, and a hardware ban that would apply to 2029 or 2030 model year vehicles. These bans would apply to vehicles with certain Bluetooth, satellite, and wireless features, as well as autonomous vehicles that can operate without a driver.

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers expressed concerns last November about Chinese automotive and technology companies collecting and processing sensitive data while testing autonomous vehicles in the U.S. This ban would also apply to several other countries.

A trade group representing major automakers, including General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and others, has warned that changes to hardware and software will take considerable time.

Automakers note that these systems require rigorous engineering, testing, and validation processes before production and, in general, cannot be easily replaced with systems or components from other suppliers.

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