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Military Leaders and CEOs Urge Congress to Ban Chinese Connected Vehicle Technology

September 17, 2026 at 18:45 EDT

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Retired military commanders and Fortune 500 executives are pressing Congress to pass legislation banning Chinese and Russian connected vehicle technologies from the U.S. market, citing critical national security risks. In a letter dated September 15, the Energy Security Leadership Council—a coalition of retired 4-star admirals and generals alongside current and former CEOs—urged House and Senate leadership to approve the Connected Vehicle Security Act before the legislative session ends in January 2027.

POLICY · NATIONAL SECURITY

U.S. Tightens Controls on Chinese Vehicle Technology

Retired military leaders and business executives call for a complete ban on connected vehicle hardware and software from China and Russia by 2027.

SOFTWARE RESTRICTIONS

2027

Model year vehicles

HARDWARE RESTRICTIONS

2030

Model year vehicles

PRIMARY SECURITY THREATS

DATA EXTRACTION

Foreign adversaries could harvest personal information about drivers and vehicle owners through compromised connectivity systems.

REMOTE VEHICLE CONTROL

Malicious actors could remotely manipulate or disable vehicles operating near military bases and critical infrastructure.

WHO IS CALLING FOR THE BAN

Energy Security Leadership Council (SAFE): Coalition of retired 4-star admirals and generals, current and former Fortune 500 CEOs. Sent formal letter to Congress on September 15, 2026.

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