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Jul 21, 2026

U.S. auto industry accelerates removal of Chinese connected-car hardware ahead of Federal ban

American automakers and suppliers are racing to replace Chinese-made connectivity hardware and software in vehicles as federal restrictions take effect, with bans on Chinese connectivity software beginning with 2027 models and hardware restrictions starting with 2030 model years. The shift has spurred new domestic suppliers like Eagle Wireless while affecting companies like Polestar, which faces a U.S. sales ban over Chinese technology concerns.

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