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Polestar Barred From Selling Future EVs In US Under Connected-Vehicle Rule
Polestar Barred From Selling Future EVs In US Under Connected-Vehicle Rule
The U.S. has become increasingly irrelevant to Polestar's growth story.
The Geely-backed EV maker said Thursday that it is "increasing its strategic focus on Europe," where much of its growth is now centered. The shift follows a decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security not to authorize Polestar to sell future model-year vehicles in the U.S. under connected-vehicle rules aimed at limiting Chinese-linked technologies on American highways.
"This follows a decision from the U.S. Department...
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