Trump administration blocks Polestar from selling new EVs in US under Chinese-connected vehicle rule
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Sean O'Kane
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The Trump administration's Department of Commerce has denied Swedish EV maker Polestar (owned by Chinese giant Geely) a special authorization to sell its new electric vehicles in the U.S., citing the "Connected Vehicle Rule" that restricts cars with Chinese software or hardware. Polestar will continue selling its existing stock but cannot introduce new models to the U.S. market under current policy.
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· 3 pulledSwedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar, owned by Chinese automotive giant Geely, will no longer be able to sell its new cars in the U.S. market, the company said on Thursday
The decision was made as part of the administration's so-called 'Connected Vehicle Rule' that restricts cars with Chinese software or hardware from being sold in the U.S.
Polestar had requested a special authorization to sell its vehicles in the U.S.
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