WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a field hearing titled, “Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies,” next week at the Washington Convention Center, prior to the opening of the 2018 Washington Auto Show. In advance of the industry-wide technology showcase, the field hearing, which was announced on October 20, 2017, will focus on self-driving and other auto technologies and issues on the horizon for lawmakers and regulators. 

Witnesses:

• Dr. Randy Avent, President, Florida Polytechnic University
• Mr. Tim Kentley-Klay, CEO and Co-Founder, Zoox, Inc.
• Mr. Mike Mansuetti, President, Robert Bosch North America, Robert Bosch LLC
• Mr. Luke Schneider, President, Audi Mobility U.S.

Hearing Details:

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Full committee
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mt Vernon Pl NW
West Salon Room
Washington, DC 20001

The hearing is open to credentialed media and the public. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.

NOTE: Mr. Brian M. Krzanich, CEO of Intel, removed from witness list on January 17, 2018