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Italy, Como expands its electric bus fleet with seven new Yutong e-buses - Sustainable Bus (www.sustainable-bus.com)

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[–] fenrrs@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Hopefully they considered this: "Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted remotely" https://apnews.com/article/ruter-yutong-china-norway-electric-buses-931f3dbdab3f82402da68cbcb31f856b

I would like to add the main issue is not that China would shut down busses, but that the possibility exists and the buyers not knowing.

[–] schizoidman@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

Cybersecurity in connected buses: understanding the European regulatory framework

Tests conducted by Ruter in Norway highlighted how Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates and connectivity modules could, in theory, provide external access to vehicle systems. Such technology is being implemented in new generation buses: the new Mercedes eIntouro for instance (Daimler Buses enthusiastically stressed in late 2024 as being the “first bus manufacturer in Europe to present a bus that is compatible with over-the-air updates“).