The Biden administration has proposed a ban on the use and testing of connected vehicle software and equipment from China and Russia.

The rule includes any systems that connect a vehicle to the outside world, such as through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular data. It also notably includes "automated driving systems" (ADS). 

Software 'Creates Opportunities To Collect and Exploit Sensitive Information'

The U.S. Department of Commerce found that software in modern vehicles, which can help drivers with navig🃏ꦫation and parking safely, also "creates opportunities to collect and exploit sensitive information," the White House said. 

Russia and China present "particularly acute threats," including using vehicle software for surveillance and sabotage, the administration added. The notice of proposed rulemaking comes after the department opened an investigation into the matter in February. 

In May, the U.S. significantly 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:increased its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) to 100% from 25%, amid growing concerns over the global economic fallout from the Asian nation's 澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果体彩网:excess manufacturing capacity.