US Denies Polestar Authorization To Sell Vehicles From 2027, Tightening Pressure On China-Linked EV Makers

Source: International Business Times

Polestar is seen during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California. Getty Images The United States has denied Polestar authorization to sell vehicles in the country from model year 2027 onward, effectively preventing the Sweden-based electric vehicle maker from introducing new models into the US market. The decision stems from enforcement of federal rules targeting connected-vehicle systems tied to Chinese-linked companies, including requirements for government approval for future model-year certifications, Reuters reported.