U.S. Congress moves to ban Chinese-made vehicle technology

U.S. lawmakers from both parties are advancing legislation to prevent foreign adversaries, specifically China, from accessing sensitive data through connected vehicles. The proposed Connected Vehicle Security Act aims to ban Chinese-made cars, software, and electronic components from being included in vehicles sold within the United States.

Concerns regarding national security have grown following evidence that Chinese-made components can be repurposed for surveillance. The American Enterprise Institute noted that the expansion of the connected vehicle industry could grant foreign entities access to behavioral, geographic, and infrastructural data.

Representative Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), a sponsor of the House legislation, emphasized that drivers should maintain control over the signals and data generated by their vehicles. The initiative has gained bipartisan support, including from Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Representative Elissa Slotkin, and has received backing from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.