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US bans Polestar sales from 2027 over China-linked software

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Polestar will be unable to sell its electric vehicles in the United States starting in 2027 due to a new regulation from the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. The Connected Vehicle Rule prohibits the sale of cars with Chinese or Russian software or hardware over national security concerns. Despite moving Polestar 3 production to South Carolina to avoid tariffs, the company, which is majority-owned by China-based Geely, has not received the necessary authorization for US sales, unlike its sister brand Volvo. AI

IMPACT This regulatory decision highlights the growing geopolitical tensions impacting the automotive industry, particularly concerning the integration of software and hardware from China into connected vehicles.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a government body impacting a major automotive brand's market access. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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US bans Polestar sales from 2027 over China-linked software

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Anna Washenko) ·

    Polestar won't be able to sell its cars in the US next year

    Polestar moved some of its production to the US, but it may be locked out from selling its cars here soon.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Polestar has been muscled out of the US market Polestar won't be allowed to sell its electric vehicles model year 2027 and beyond in the US after the federal go

    Polestar has been muscled out of the US market Polestar won't be allowed to sell its electric vehicles model year 2027 and beyond in the US after the federal government denied the company's request for authorization under a new rule banning vehicles with software fr… https://www.…

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