The U.S. has used tariffs and security rules to keep Chinese cars off dealer lots. Alphabet’s robotaxi company appears to be buying them by the boatload.
Why would China want you to have a car that doesn’t send data back?
I mean neither would any other manufacturer, but with China you just know the government probably requires all that surveillance tech be added. Like voice control microphones on the OUTSIDE of some new Chinese cars. Why else would you have that?
It is hardware. The embargo is on the connectivity silicon used in China because it is full of Chinese backdoors. Unlike the chips made elsewhere that have US backdoors
Ahhhh im only guessing but i dont think any business owner is turning down a 300 million person market. I think id guess its the chinese govt that doesnt allow them to ship to consumers without connectivity.
Article is paywalled but the reason Google can get away with it is because they’re getting them shipped without any connectivity.
Why don’t Chinese manufacturers do the same? Sell cars without connectivity, make updates or whatever available on a website.
Why would China want you to have a car that doesn’t send data back?
I mean neither would any other manufacturer, but with China you just know the government probably requires all that surveillance tech be added. Like voice control microphones on the OUTSIDE of some new Chinese cars. Why else would you have that?
It is hardware. The embargo is on the connectivity silicon used in China because it is full of Chinese backdoors. Unlike the chips made elsewhere that have US backdoors
Great question.
Self driving cars
Shipped without connectivity
Weird
Also, can I buy a new car without telemetry? I guess I know the answer to that already.
It has connectivity, its just added by Waymo after it arrives on shore.
Obviously Google install their own connectivity.
So Chinese automakers cannot import because they rather stay out of market than turn off connectivity?
That’s the bullshit the US government wants you to believe. They need an excuse to force you to keep buying shitty trucks.
Yes they wrote it into law to deceive you!
Ahhhh im only guessing but i dont think any business owner is turning down a 300 million person market. I think id guess its the chinese govt that doesnt allow them to ship to consumers without connectivity.
Seems that way.