• MrTolkinghoen@lemmy.zip
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    1 month ago

    Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity and ​some satellite communications technologies are covered under the rules based on national security concerns linked to the ability of vehicles to collect sensitive ​data on American owners.

    So… Could they please just release a version without any of this connectivity, and then I could buy a cheap EV that isn’t a privacy nightmare. Sounds like a win-win to me.

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        1 month ago

        Oh no for sure every government does.

        But I mean specifically here they could remove connectivity as a way around the ban by removing the rationale for it. I’m sure the government would find another reason to ban them, but still

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    1 month ago

    US cranks up pressure on China EVs fleeced carbrains with Polestar ban

    Who’s actually under pressure here? China? Or the people in USA spending their whole paycheck on a fucking car?