U.S. lawmakers have proposed a ban on Chinese and Russian vehicle software, according to a new report from Car & Driver. The regulations could be enacted as early as 2027.
Due to concerns over data collection, the U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed the new rule that would ban internet-connected software systems by 2027 for vehicles and by 2030 for autonomous driving software. The ban would prohibit importing or selling Chinese or Russian-backed systems that utilized Bluetooth, cellular, satellite or Wi-Fi signals.
The report notes it is unclear how this would affect brands like Volvo, which is owned by Geely Holding, a Chinese conglomerate. Members of the Department of Commerce noted the need to secure Americans from potential surveillance and limit the ability to immobilize vehicles.
Read more about the proposal here, and read the full report from Car & Driver here.
