The US Department of Commerce announced this on Monday originating from China It was rumored that he would propose a ban on software, hardware and connected vehicles. Two officials who spoke to Reuters said the reason for this request was national security concerns.

The Biden administration has done that before Chinese companies He stated that he had serious reservations about data collection during his activities in the US. According to US officials, Chinese manufacturers have stated that vehicles connected to the internet and navigation systems can also be manipulated by foreign powers. Regarding this issue, the Commerce Secretary said Gina RaimondoHe stated that Chinese-origin software and hardware in connected vehicles in the US pose a major risk.

There is a risk that the software will suddenly stop

Raimondo said in an earlier statement: ‘Theoretically One of the most devastating things that can happen“Suddenly, the software of several million vehicles on the road is disabled.” He used the expression. US President Biden in February Chinese connected cars He requested an investigation into the security risk he posed.

The Department of Commerce made the draft law public before it took its final form. 30 days It will take some time. Most new cars on American roads are equipped with connected systems. These vehicles are equipped with systems that provide internet access. These systems can collect information both inside and outside the vehicle.

The Department of Commerce has announced that the software ban will go into effect in 2027 and the hardware ban will go into effect in 2027. 2029 in or 2030 will ask if this is valid for model vehicles.