From the Economic Times (India), November 15:
A quiet security check in Norway has suddenly sparked concern across Europe. Dozens of Chinese-made electric buses were meant to push cities toward cleaner transport, until a troubling tech discovery changed everything.
Now Denmark is rushing to act, worried it may be facing the same hidden threat.Norway’s capital, Oslo, had rolled out hundreds of Chinese Yutong electric buses as part of its clean-energy transition. But routine security testing uncovered something no one expected: the buses could reportedly be accessed remotely from China, raising fears that the manufacturer could disable them in seconds, as per a report by Supercar Blondie.
The finding forced Norway’s public transport authority, Ruter, to make a drastic move. Officials removed the SIM cards from the buses, a fix that blocks any potential interference but also prevents software updates that keep the vehicles running smoothly. The sudden discovery left authorities stunned, and other nations quickly took notice, as per a report by Supercar Blondie
What did Norway discover in its Chinese bus fleet? The issue surfaced after authorities realized the same technology used for over-the-air updates could allow remote shutdowns. That meant the manufacturer had theoretical access to the entire fleet. In a worst-case scenario, the buses could be switched off instantly....
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Here's Supercar Blondie:
November 5 and 14 - Norwegian city buys 300 Chinese electric buses before making startling discovery while testing them
November 6 and 14 - Denmark is taking urgent action with its 262 Chinese buses after Norwegian city made startling discovery while testing them
