I don’t believe cars are not a meaningful attack vector
Considering that EVs are now ranked as the worst offenders for spying on people, just imagine if China was being fed live audio/video + locations of all their customers. They could effectively set up actual surveillance that saturates every populated square meter of the country (including in people’s garages or driveways!) through the Trojan horse of affordable EVs.
We should be cautious.
That said, if China can provide safe and affordable EVs that aren’t connected to the internet… basically a dumb car that runs on batteries… it would be a much better thing for anyone considering a new vehicle.
Personally, I’d rather support Canadian, European, or Japanese auto manufacturers.
That said, if China can provide safe and affordable EVs that aren’t connected to the internet… basically a dumb car that runs on batteries
That would be ideal. If that was the goal, I’d support requirements for that. But that’s not what we have, we have gigantic tariffs that were implemented because America did the same.
That would be ideal. If that was the goal, I’d support requirements for that. But that’s not what we have, we have gigantic tariffs that were implemented because America did the same.
Tariffs aside, the EU is already making it so cars with fewer screens and more buttons will get a higher safety rating.
That’s a step in the right direction, and hopefully, the requirement for all vehicles to have an “offline mode” will be implemented soon, too.
Considering that EVs are now ranked as the worst offenders for spying on people, just imagine if China was being fed live audio/video + locations of all their customers. They could effectively set up actual surveillance that saturates every populated square meter of the country (including in people’s garages or driveways!) through the Trojan horse of affordable EVs.
We should be cautious.
That said, if China can provide safe and affordable EVs that aren’t connected to the internet… basically a dumb car that runs on batteries… it would be a much better thing for anyone considering a new vehicle.
Personally, I’d rather support Canadian, European, or Japanese auto manufacturers.
Valid. I understand where you’re coming from.
That would be ideal. If that was the goal, I’d support requirements for that. But that’s not what we have, we have gigantic tariffs that were implemented because America did the same.
Tariffs aside, the EU is already making it so cars with fewer screens and more buttons will get a higher safety rating.
That’s a step in the right direction, and hopefully, the requirement for all vehicles to have an “offline mode” will be implemented soon, too.