US proposes ban on connected vehicle tech from China, Russia

The report outlines a proposed U.S. Department of Commerce rule, backed by the Biden administration, to prohibit the import or sale of connected vehicle systems (VCS) and automated driving systems (ADS) tied to Chinese and Russian entities due to national security risks, including surveillance and critical infrastructure disruption. The plan phases in bans for software starting in model year 2027 and hardware in 2030, allows limited exemptions for small producers, and aligns with prior measures such as increased tariffs on Chinese EVs and tax credit provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.