I understand it’s an issue with the software and that it could collect data such as tracking users via GPS, but how would that information get transmitted back to the Chinese and how would they use that data? I do understand the privacy concern, but how is that a security threat for the country?
I saw an interview with the Commerce Secretary today and she said that they (the Chinese) would also have the ability to shut off EVs at will. How would that work?
A lot of people are saying the conversation is just a ruse because the American Auto Industry fears low-cost Chinese EVs. We already have section 301 tariffs in place for Chinese goods so I don’t know that I buy that argument 100%.
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Many arguments against Chinese EV cars seem somewhat irrelevant. After all, we purchase around 90% of our consumer products from China, and the majority of car electronic parts are manufactured there. Couldn’t we establish an agreement with BYD regarding data privacy? I’m confident there’s a way, considering Tesla operates in China, and DJI drones are widely popular in the US, suggesting there are likely other products with potentially higher risks. It appears to be primarily the US auto industry safeguarding its business through fearmongering.
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