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US Bans Chinese, Russian Vehicle Tech; Waymo Presses On

1/19/2025

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In a bold move for national security, President Biden's administration has enacted rules prohibiting Chinese- and Russian-linked vehicle technology in the U.S., set to take effect in 2027 for software and 2029 for hardware. Meanwhile, Waymo remains undeterred, forging ahead with its collaboration with Chinese automaker Zeekr to innovate robotaxis.

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In a bold move for national security, President Biden's administration has enacted rules prohibiting Chinese- and Russian-linked vehicle technology in the U.S., set to take effect in 2027 for software and 2029 for hardware. Meanwhile, Waymo remains undeterred, forging ahead with its collaboration with Chinese automaker Zeekr to innovate robotaxis.