US Moves to Ban China Software in Autonomous Cars, Reuters Says

The US may propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles in coming weeks amid security concerns, according to Reuters.

The Biden administration plans to propose a rule that would prohibit Chinese software in vehicles in America with Level 3 automation and above, Reuters reported, citing unidentified sources. That would effectively also ban testing on US roads of autonomous vehicles produced by Chinese firms, the report said.

The US has already sought to limit the entry of Chinese-made electric vehicles, levying tariffs of more than 100%, and President Joe Biden’s clean energy bill makes it more difficult for automakers ...