The US isn’t looking for self-driving cars from China. If it’s up to the US Commerce Department, it could ban Chinese software in self-driving cars this month. This was reported by the Reuters news agency.

These are cars that can drive autonomously at level 3 or higher. Many modern cars achieve level 2 autonomous driving, which means the car can accelerate itself and make small steering movements. In level 3, the car takes over almost all driving tasks and closely monitors the environment, but the driver must still be alert to take control if necessary.

Ban on Chinese software in self-driving cars

The US government is not comfortable with Chinese software collecting this data. Banning the use of this software has put an end to the testing of Chinese cars on the US road network.

Under this law, car manufacturers must prove that they have not used the software they developed Foreign company of concernsources consulted by Reuters said. A Concerned foreign companyor other countries about America.

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The ban also applies to Chinese software in cars with ‘advanced wireless communication capabilities’. It’s not clear if this refers to any internet-connected car.

Level playing field

A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the United States said: China urges the United States to adhere to market principles and international trade rules to create a level playing field for companies from all countries. China will vigorously defend its legal rights and interests.

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According to many, this level of playing field did not exist before. For example, Chinese EV makers appeared to receive subsidies that allowed them to offer their models cheaper elsewhere. US President Biden recently introduced sky-high import tariffs. Europe also imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.