The U.S. Department of Commerce has proposed a new rule to protect connected vehicle supply chains from foreign threats like China and Russia.
Why it matters: The rule targets connected vehicles with specific hardware and software from these countries, aiming to secure U.S. critical infrastructure against hacking and data theft.
- Vehicles that use technology linked to Chinese or Russian firms could be vulnerable to external manipulation.
- The proposed rule seeks to ban such technologies from American roads by 2027 for software and by 2030 for hardware.
What's next: Public feedback is being sought, and stakeholders have 30 days to comment on the proposed regulations.
The larger picture: Connected vehicles offer many benefits but also pose significant cybersecurity risks, reported the Bureau of Industry and Security.
The rule would cover all road vehicles, but not those used off-road like farm equipment.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the importance of keeping these technologies secure to protect national security.