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New rule proposed to safeguard truck tech from foreign threats

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.

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