Europe’s big worry: Chinese electric buses can be turned off with a remote click!

Chinese electric buses on European streets could become a safety concern. These vehicles equipped with remote update systems have the possibility of sudden shutdown.

Following Norway’s findings, other European countries are also investigating the possible risks of this technology. This has exacerbated longstanding concerns about the safety of Chinese-made products.

The hidden secret of Chinese buses: shocking discovery in Norway

Research in Norway showed that Chinese electric buses Built by Yutong, the world’s largest bus manufacturer, they can be disabled remotely. Router Norway announced that Utong has direct digital access to the control system of each bus, including the battery and power supply, which is possible via the mobile network and a Romanian SIM card.

Tests revealed remote update capability on the Yutong, while not on European models. The router found no evidence of abuse, but will implement stricter security requirements and develop a firewall for future purchases.

Europe on alert: Yutong’s response to security accusations

Following these findings, Denmark and Great Britain also conducted their own research on safety Chinese electric buses have started Denmark’s Movia emphasized that remote deactivation is not unique to Chinese models, and that remote update systems are common in many electric vehicles, even Western ones. Yutong responded by stating that it adheres to safety and privacy laws. The company added that vehicle data is encrypted and stored on Amazon Web Services; Access is not possible without the customer’s permission and is used only to maintain and improve the service. These concerns are a continuation of old discussions about the security risks of Chinese products.