FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Automotive Innovation and Federal Policy

Original title: DRIVING AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION AND FEDERAL POLICIES

January 1, 2019

automotive industry autonomous vehicles transportation technology federal policy research and development

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs potential future federal regulations and policies regarding autonomous vehicles and automotive research, which will ultimately dictate safety standards, infrastructure requirements, and the deployment of new driving technologies for all Americans.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Automotive Industry Manufacturers

These companies are subject to potential changes in federal safety and technology regulations discussed during the hearing.

Technology and Software Developers

Companies developing autonomous driving software are impacted by the federal policy frameworks being debated for vehicle integration.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a to discuss the future of the automotive industry, focusing on emerging technologies and the role of federal regulation. Industry leaders and academic experts provided testimony on how innovation in vehicle technology impacts the economy and national transportation policy.

Key Facts

The automotive industry generates approximately $1 trillion in annual economic activity.
The automotive industry supports 7 million jobs across all 50 states.
The automotive industry spends more on research and development than the software and aerospace industries.
Modern automobiles contain approximately 30,000 parts sourced from a global supply chain.
The hearing was held on January 24, 2018, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The committee received formal statements and letters from industry stakeholders including NXP Semiconductors, Honda North America, and the Transportation Research Center Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the current state of automotive innovation and how federal policies can support or regulate new technologies like autonomous vehicles.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Randy K. Avent (Florida Polytechnic University), Tim Kentley-Klay (Zoox), Michael Mansuetti (Robert Bosch LLC), and Luke Schneider (Audi Mobility U.S.).

Why It Matters

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R&D Investment Focus

The committee highlighted that the automotive industry has surpassed software and aerospace in R&D spending, signaling a shift toward high-tech manufacturing.

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personMichael Mansuetti“President of Robert Bosch LLC and hearing witness”Map →

personBill Nelson“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation”Map →

personJohn Thune“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation”Map →

personTim Kentley-Klay“CEO of Zoox and hearing witness”Map →

personRandy K. Avent“President of Florida Polytechnic University and hearing witness”Map →

personLuke Schneider“President of Audi Mobility U.S. and hearing witness”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy20
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