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EVs: Authorities zero in on Chinese manufacturers

Fears of Chinese espionage via EVs on Europe’s roads are growing. Yet it remains unclear how data would actually make its way to China – and whether the effort would even be worth it.

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26. February 2026
Ein elektrischer Linienbus des chinesischen Herstellers Yutong in den Straßen der dänischen Hauptstadt Kopenhagen im Januar 2026
An electric bus manufactured by Chinese company Yutong on the streets of the Danish capital Copenhagen. (Imago)

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Last updated: 26. February 2026