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U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Chinese Auto Hardware and Software used in Vehicle Connectivity Systems
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 externally through Bluetooth, cellular, satellite, and Wi-Fi…
Read MoreBill Introduced that would Bar DOT from using Chinese LiDAR
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: September 5, 2024
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives…
Read MoreCalifornia Legislature Passes AV Bill Similar to one Vetoed by Governor Last Year
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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 bill that Governor…
Read MoreDemocrats Adopt Support for Agricultural Right to Repair in Party Platform
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The Democratic Party has officially adopted a position in the party’s 2024 platform supporting the right to repair for agricultural equipment. This development took place during the Democratic National Committee’s 2024 Convention currently transpiring in Chicago, IL. Under the agricultural policy section, the approved platform…
Read MoreU.S. DOT Unveils Plans for V2X Deployment
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for the deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on roadways in the country. Titled, “Saving Lives with Connectivity: A Plan to Accelerate V2X Deployment”, the plan “will guide the implementation of vehicle-to-everything technologies across the nation and support…
Read MoreASA Adopts Position Statement on Consumer Vehicle Choice
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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” –…
Read MoreASA Repair Policy Scan Tool Newsletter: July 29, 2024
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Click here to read the latest edition of ASA’s Repair Policy Scan Tool newsletter. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability Insurance Issues New Vehicle Technologies Replacement Crash Parts Service Information Small Business Uncategorized Vehicle Inspections Vehicle Safety Archives Archives…
Read MoreFederal Agency Issues Warning on Substandard Aftermarket Airbags
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components 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…
Read MoreHarvard Study Finds EV Charging Network Worsening in Rural Communities
International Trade Commission Investigation of Certain Vehicle Parts and Components A study conducted by researchers at Harvard University has found that some rural communities are losing access to EV charging infrastructure. According to the study, there are thirty-four counties in the United States that used to have operating EV charging stations that no longer have…
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