US Proposes Ban on Chinese and Russian Technology in Smart Cars

The US Commerce Department is planning to propose a ban on the sale or import of smart vehicles, effective for model year 2027, with a focus on vehicles containing "moderate" hardware. The ban is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to address national security concerns related to data collection by Chinese companies. Specifically, the proposed regulation would target vehicles from China with key communications or automated driving system software or hardware. This move follows a series of actions by the Biden administration, including steep tariff hikes on Chinese goods and a ban on the import or sale of connected vehicles containing Chinese or Russian components. The rationale behind these measures is to prevent foreign adversaries from obtaining data on American driving habits, which is seen as a national security risk.