As today’s vehicles evolve into software-defined data hubs, concerns over national security have extended deep into automotive supply chains. In this episode of Cars, Hackers, and Cyber Security, we unpack the U.S. government’s sweeping new ban on connected vehicle systems originating from China and Russia-and what it means for automakers, suppliers, and consumers worldwide.
Drawing from The Auto Tech War: U.S. Ban on China and Russia Leaves Industry Scrambling by Durga Adusumilli, we explore the motivations behind the policy, the massive compliance challenges it imposes, and how the global auto industry is reacting. From surveillance risks and remote vehicle hijacking to complex software supply chains and legal ambiguity, we break down the intersection of geopolitics, cybersecurity, and automotive innovation.
Discover what makes firmware and open-source software exempt, why declarations of conformity are becoming mandatory, and how companies like PlaxidityX are stepping up with cutting-edge solutions to navigate the complexity.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & Episode Overview
01:15 Why the U.S. Government Is Cracking Down
03:40 The Scope of the Ban: VCS & ADS Systems
06:05 Supply Chain Challenges & Compliance Chaos
09:30 Exceptions, Loopholes & Ownership Dilemmas
13:00 Due Diligence, SBOMs & IP Protection
17:45 Timeline Pressures & Industry Reactions
20:00 How Technology Is Enabling Compliance
23:05 Implications Beyond the Automotive Sector
26:30 Final Takeaways & Call to Action
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