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Federal Highway Administration Warns of Rogue Chinese Tech

9/11/2025

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The Federal Highway Administration warned about "undocumented cellular radios" in U.S. solar-powered highway infrastructure, including chargers and traffic cameras.
The advisory recommends scanning for hidden radios and removing undocumented equipment.
Concerns grow over data theft and tampering linked to Chinese technology.
The Commerce Department plans to restrict most Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market by late 2026.
Experts caution that rogue devices could disrupt roadside infrastructure and impact autonomous vehicles.

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Story summary

The Federal Highway Administration warned about "undocumented cellular radios" in U.S. solar-powered highway infrastructure, including chargers and traffic cameras.
The advisory recommends scanning for hidden radios and removing undocumented equipment.
Concerns grow over data theft and tampering linked to Chinese technology.
The Commerce Department plans to restrict most Chinese vehicles from the U.S. market by late 2026.
Experts caution that rogue devices could disrupt roadside infrastructure and impact autonomous vehicles.