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India orders removal of Chinese EV apps after e-rickshaws disabled

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The Indian government has ordered the removal of several Chinese battery management applications from app stores following reports of e-rickshaws being remotely disabled in New Delhi. This action, confirmed by IT secretary S. Krishnan, was prompted by concerns over the security of connected electric vehicles and potential tampering via Bluetooth-enabled apps like BAT-BMS, Epoch Li-ion, and Lossigy. The incident occurs amidst a delicate period in India-China relations, marked by ongoing strategic mistrust despite recent efforts to restore economic engagement. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks in connected vehicle software, impacting the deployment of AI in transportation.

RANK_REASON Government action impacting a specific technology sector due to geopolitical tensions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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India orders removal of Chinese EV apps after e-rickshaws disabled

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits a bump on New Delhi’s streets

    It was supposed to be just another hectic day on New Delhi’s roads. Instead, early this month, several e-rickshaws on the Indian capital’s crowded streets reportedly came to a halt mid-ride in separate incidents that left drivers stranded and passengers searching for answers. Vid…

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