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U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese Auto Hardware and Software used in Vehicle Connectivity Systems

U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese Auto Hardware and Software used in Vehicle Connectivity Systems The United States Department of Commerce has proposed a rule that would ban imports of Chinese vehicles as well as automotive hardware and software components involved with an automobile’s vehicle connectivity systems (VCS). VCS allows vehicles to communicate…

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Bill Introduced that would Bar DOT from using Chinese LiDAR

Bill Introduced that would Bar DOT from using Chinese LiDAR A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from engaging with LiDAR technology affiliated with the Chinese Government. Specifically, the “Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act” would prohibit DOT from: Procuring LiDAR from a…

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U.S. House Prepping for Vote on Bill Blocking EVs from Tax Credits if Battery has Chinese Origins

U.S. House Prepping for Vote on Bill Blocking EVs from Tax Credits if Battery has Chinese Origins The U.S. House of Representatives’ Rules Committee will consider advancing H.R. 7980, the End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act of 2024. This bill would disqualify electric vehicles (EVs) from receiving the clean vehicle tax credit…

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California Legislature Passes AV Bill Similar to one Vetoed by Governor Last Year

California Legislature Passes AV Bill Similar to one Vetoed by Governor Last Year The California Legislature passed a bill – AB 2286 – that would prohibit heavy duty vehicles autonomous vehicles (AVs) from driving on roads in the state unless a licensed operator is present in the vehicle. The bill is very similar to a…

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California Sends Bill to Governor Creating EV Economic Opportunity Zone in Riverside County

California Sends Bill to Governor Creating EV Economic Opportunity Zone in Riverside County The California Legislature sent to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk a bill – Assembly Bill (AB) 2448 – that would create an “Electric Vehicle Economic Opportunity Zone” in Riverside County. It would create “programs to make electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and education more…

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ASA Adopts Position Statement on Consumer Vehicle Choice

ASA Adopts Position Statement on Consumer Vehicle Choice The Automotive Service Association (ASA) strongly supports the rights of consumers to purchase vehicles that best fit the needs of themselves, their families, and their businesses. We are concerned that the “Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles” – regulation finalized…

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Federal Agency Issues Warning on Substandard Aftermarket Airbags

Federal Agency Issues Warning on Substandard Aftermarket Airbags The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer alert regarding substandard replacement airbag inflators that have killed three people and severely wounded two others. In its alert, NHTSA explained that these defective parts were installed after the vehicle in which it was installed was involved…

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Rhode Island State Senate Passes Pro-OEM Parts Bill

Rhode Island State Senate Passes Pro-OEM Parts Bill The Rhode Island State Senate passed a bill that would restrict insurance companies’ ability to refuse to cover OEM repair parts in certain situations. Under the current law in Rhode Island, insurers are not allowed to require the use of non-OEM parts on vehicles that are less…

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NY Bill Would Require Safety Inspection Update Study

NY Bill Would Require Safety Inspection Update Study A bill introduced in the New York State Legislature – Assembly Bill (AB) 8190/ Senate Bill (SB) 9436 – would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to “conduct a study to examine and update the requirements of safety inspections conducted on motorcycles, gasoline, zero emissions and alternative…

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NHTSA Warns Against Installing Aftermarket Steering Wheel Decals

NHTSA Warns Against Installing Aftermarket Steering Wheel Decals The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning motorists not to install aftermarket steering wheel decals in their vehicles. This warning comes in the wake of a driver who was severely injured in a collision. The decal became a projectile when the airbag deployed and hit…

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