NEWS & MEDIA

Press Release

May 14, 2025

Statement on Executive Order Delaying Vermont's Gas Vehicle Ban

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on Vermont Governor Phil Scott's Executive Order delaying enforcement of the state’s gas vehicle bans/electric vehicle sales mandates. John Bozzella, president a

Press Release

May 1, 2025

Time is Ticking: Automaker Statement on House Repeal of California Gas Vehicle Ban

EV mandates distort auto marketplace, depress economic activity, drive up vehicle prices and decimate customer choice Manufacturers may be forced to adjust auto shipments to U.S. dealers   WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the

Press Release

April 24, 2025

Statement on New NHTSA AV Framework

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) autonomous vehicle announcements. John Bozzella, president and CEO Alliance for Automotive Innovation s

Press Release

April 7, 2025

Statement on Executive Order Delaying Maryland’s Gas Vehicle Ban

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s Executive Order delaying enforcement of the state’s gas vehicle bans/electric vehicle sales mandates through model year 2028. John B

Press Release

March 28, 2025

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data

144 electric models now available for sale in U.S.  EVs: 10.9 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q4 2024; 10.2 percent for full year 2024 EVs top 2 percent of vehicles in operation for first time Gas-powered vehicle market share down 4.3 poin

Press Release

March 28, 2025

Statement on Auto Industry Tariffs

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on automobile and parts tariffs. John Bozzella, president and CEO Alliance for Automotive Innovation said: “Automaking is America’s largest manufacturing sector. Aut

Press Release

March 17, 2025

Statement on ‘Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act’

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on the ‘Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act of 2025’ introduced by Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Dan Crenshaw (R-TX).  Hilary Cain, Senior Vice Presid

Press Release

March 12, 2025

Statement on EPA Light-Duty Emissions Regulations

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today issued the following statement after EPA announced the agency will reconsider Model Year 2027 and later light-duty greenhouse gas emissions standards. John Bozzella, president and CEO Alliance fo

Press Release

March 7, 2025

Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX Tool Checks Vehicles in U.S. for Open Recall 8 Billion Times

Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS) developed by CARFAX and Alliance for Automotive Innovation Vehicle Safety Recalls Week: No Cost Safety Tool Helps States Identify Open Recalls and Create Awareness  A powerful search tool built by CARFAX and the Allian

Press Release

February 21, 2025

Emergency Safety Solutions Joins Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Safety innovator joins leading automotive trade association Mission: reduce preventable deaths and injuries from crashes involving disabled vehicles   WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced safety technology innovator Emerge

Press Release

February 20, 2025

Independent Repairers, Automakers Announce Landmark Right-to-Repair Legislation

Automotive Service Association, Society of Collision Repair Specialists and Alliance for Automotive Innovation come together on SAFE Repair Act National plan includes additional protections for consumers; preserves vehicle safety, fair competition Automoti

Press Release

February 12, 2025

Statement on Nomination of Jonathan Morrison to Lead NHTSA

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation statement on the nomination of Jonathan Morrison to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: �

Press Release

January 31, 2025

Statement on Automaker Challenge to Maine Data Law

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today filed suit in U.S. District Court challenging the state of Maine over enforcement of its 2023 Data Law. The challenge is necessary because “... a critical prerequisite for compliance with the Ma

Press Release

January 30, 2025

Statement on Transportation Department’s ‘Fixing the CAFE Program’ Memo

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today issued the following statement on U.S. Department of Transportation’s ‘Fixing the CAFE Program’ memo.  “It’s reasonable for the new leadership at the Transportation Department to revie

Press Release

January 29, 2025

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Releases NEW Economic Data

2024 DATA DRIVEN report: a healthy, competitive auto industry underpins America’s industrial base and country’s economic and national security Automotive ecosystem drives $1.2 trillion into U.S. economy each year – 4.8 percent of GDP 10.1 million jo

Press Release

January 28, 2025

Automaker Statement on Confirmation of Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation statement on confirmation of Representative Sean Duffy to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation. John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “Alliance for Automotive In

Press Release

January 21, 2025

Statement on Trump EV Executive Order

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today issued the following statement on new Trump administration executive order on electric vehicle mandates and regulations. John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation said:

Press Release

January 17, 2025

Automakers Seek Repeal of Biden Department of Transportation’s Flawed Automatic Emergency Braking Rule

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today initiated litigation in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit against the Biden administration’s Department of Transportation.  The complaint seeks a repeal of the National Highway Tr

Press Release

January 15, 2025

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data

EVs: 10.6 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q3 2024; up sequentially (9.96 percent in Q2 2024) and year-over-year (10.13 percent in Q3 2023) 125 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales 80 percent of EV market Gas-

Press Release

January 14, 2025

Statement on Final Commerce Department Connected Vehicles Rule

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation statement on U.S. Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security) final connected vehicles rule. John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “The final conne

Press Release

December 20, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Statement on AV STEP Proposal

Removes current cap on number of purpose-built AVs permitted to operate on U.S. roads  Finally, a plan for a national AV deployment program WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on the National Highway Traf

Press Release

December 18, 2024

Statement on EPA Approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation issued the following statement on EPA approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II waiver. Read more: It’s gonna take a miracle: California and states with EV sales requirements John Bozzella, p

Press Release

December 16, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation and University of Tennessee Team Up for Academic Partnership

First collaboration between top auto trade association and leading university on auto-related policy research and workforce development initiatives  New platform to boost University of Tennessee’s state mentorship pipeline   Washington — The Universi

Press Release

December 5, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Names Megan Ekstrom Vice President, Federal Affairs

Government and public affairs executive will lead federal advocacy strategy to advance personal mobility WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation has named Megan Ekstrom as Vice President, Federal Affairs. Ekstrom will lead the association’s

Press Release

November 25, 2024

Statement on NHTSA’s Rejection of Automatic Emergency Braking Petition

“Wrong on the merits. Wrong on the science.” WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) effectively denied the association’s petition

Press Release

November 18, 2024

Automakers Launch Consortium to Reduce Drunk Driving, Improve Road Safety

Alliance for Automotive Innovation-led initiative will fund new technology research, consumer education  Shocking statistic: more than 40,000 fatalities on U.S. roads every year – one-third from drunk or impaired driving  Research, data and analysis to

Press Release

November 4, 2024

Automakers: Life-Saving Rear Seat Reminder Systems Available in 263 New Vehicle Models

Technology notifies caregivers when a child is left unattended in the vehicle Major progress toward industry’s voluntary commitment to install systems in all new vehicles by 2025   22 percent increase from 2023; five-fold increase since 2019   WASHING

Press Release

October 8, 2024

Automakers to Congress: Pass Law to Stop Stalking and Harassing with Connected Vehicle Tech

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in the United States, today wrote to Congressional leaders with a legislative proposal to prevent the misuse of connected vehicle services to

Press Release

October 2, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data

EVs: 10 percent (9.96) of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q2 2024; up sequentially (9.34 percent) and year-over-year (9.05 percent)  117 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales 84 percent of EV market Gas-powered vehicle

Press Release

September 23, 2024

Statement on Commerce Department Connected Vehicles Plan

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation statement on U.S. Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security) connected vehicles proposal. John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “The purpose of th

Press Release

September 18, 2024

Zoox Joins Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Leading autonomous vehicle producer joinsroster of members from across the automotive ecosystem WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced the addition of autonomous vehicle producer Zoox to the organization’s expanding roster

Press Release

September 4, 2024

SK On Joins Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Leading advanced battery manufacturer joins expanding roster of automakers, suppliers, AV producers and semiconductor makers WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced the addition of global battery manufacturer SK On to the orga

Press Release

August 15, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Names Lindsay Abate as Director, Technology Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced the addition of Lindsay Abate as Director, Technology Policy, based in Washington, D.C. Abate has more than 15 years of federal and state regulatory, legislative and government affair

Press Release

July 16, 2024

Auto Industry and Electric Utility Industries Must 'Work Together' on Electric Vehicle Transition

New analysis from Alliance for Automotive Innovation examines economic and technical aspects for EV and electric grid integration Automotive and utility sectors converging Transition to electrified transportation requires significant policy and regulator

Press Release

July 11, 2024

American, Japanese, European, Korean Auto Manufacturers to 5G Patent Holder: Explain How You Set Your Rates

Global automaker associations say “transparency” is key to licensing of essential vehicle connectivity technology on fair, reasonable or non-discriminatory terms Asking for full accounting of licensing program and public transparency about the rates h

Press Release

July 2, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data

EVs: 9.3 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in Q1 2024 EV market share down from Q4 2023 (10.2 percent of total market); up year-over-year (8.6 percent of total market) 113 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales 8

Press Release

June 17, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Names 2024 Automotive Leadership Award Winners

Award recognizes policymakers committed to a growing and globally competitive American auto industry  2024 honorees: Senator Martin Heinrich, Senator Todd Young, Representative John Curtis, Representative Haley Stevens WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Auto

Press Release

June 4, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Announces Addition to Safety Policy Team

Automotive safety, engineering and technology expert will support development of safety policy across U.S. WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced an addition to its safety policy team: Lauren Collins joins as Director, Safety

Press Release

May 14, 2024

Statement on Biden Administration Chinese EV Announcement

WASHINGTON, DC – John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation said: “China and the auto industry: it’s complicated. “China is a giant auto market – nearly twice the size of the U.S. China is also the leading electric vehic

Press Release

May 3, 2024

Statement on Final EV Tax Credit Rules

John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, today released the following statement on final rules from the Departments of Treasury and Energy (required by Congress) related to the EV consumer tax credit (30D) and critical minera

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April 18, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Names Steve Sisneros Chief External Affairs Officer

Top campaign and association strategist will strengthen auto industry’s digital advocacy and mobilization work WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today named Steve Sisneros as Chief External Affairs Officer, effective immediately. Sis

Press Release

April 17, 2024

Center for Automotive Research and Alliance for Automotive Innovation Announce Strategic Partnership

Strengthens CAR’s ability to produce independent, nonpartisan automotive research and analysis for entire auto industry, policymakers, investors, media and more Ann Arbor, MI and Washington, DC – The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and Alliance f

Press Release

April 3, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data

EVs: 10.2 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales (Q4 2023); 9.5 percent (full year 2023) 114 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales 78 percent of EV market Public charging infrastructure lags: only one new public char

Press Release

March 29, 2024

Letter to White House on U.S. Steel

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today sent a letter to White House National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard on recent developments related to the ownership of United States Steel Corporation (U.S. Steel). John Bozzella, presi

Press Release

March 26, 2024

Statement on Port of Baltimore

John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “This is a terrible tragedy and our sympathies go out to those injured and still missing in Baltimore. “It’s too early to say what impact this incident will have on

Press Release

March 20, 2024

Statement on EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Criteria Pollutant Rules (2027-2032)

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released the following statement on EPA's greenhouse gas emissions and criteria pollutant rules for model years 2027-2032. John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovati

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February 26, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Names Sarah Puro Vice President, Safety and Technology Policy

Senior NTSB advisor, Congressional budget analyst and longtime Capitol Hill staffer will develop automotive safety and tech policy agenda   WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced Sarah Puro as Vice President, Safety an

Press Release

January 19, 2024

Statement on Administration EV Charging, Affordability Programs

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released the following statement on Biden administration initiatives to expand and improve public electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country. John Bozzella, president and CEO of A

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January 9, 2024

VinFast Joins Alliance for Automotive Innovation

LAS VEGAS, NV – At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) today in Las Vegas, Alliance for Automotive Innovation welcomed global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast as the association’s newest automotive member. VinFast is a global EV manufacturer with

Press Release

January 9, 2024

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data

EVs: 10.1 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in third quarter 2023 – 3 percentage points above same period 2022 111 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales 74 percent of EV market Charging infrastructure lags: onl

Press Release

November 28, 2023

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Names John Jacobs Vice President, Industry Engagement and Partnerships

Nonprofit and association executive will lead strategic partnership and event activity; oversee launch of new automotive products and services   WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation named John Jacobs as Vice President, Industry Enga

Press Release

November 8, 2023

Statement on Maine's Question 4

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on the results of Maine’s Question 4 ballot initiative. John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “The Question 4 results are d

Press Release

November 1, 2023

Lifesaving Rear Seat Reminder Systems: Now Available in 215+ New Vehicle Models

Five-fold increase in four years; 30 percent increase from 2022 Technology notifies caregivers when a child is left unattended in the vehicle Major progress toward industry commitment to install systems in new vehicles by 2025   WASHINGTON, DC �

Press Release

September 25, 2023

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Reports New U.S. Electric Vehicle Data

EVs: 9.1 percent of new U.S. light-duty vehicle sales in second quarter 2023 – 2.4 percentage points above same period 2022  103 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales 74 percent of EV market  Charging infrastructure stil

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September 11, 2023

NEW: 50-State Auto Industry Economic Impact Tool

Searchable database of auto industry's total contribution to U.S. economy Supports 9.7 million jobs coast-to-coast; generates $126 billion in federal tax revenue; drives $96.6 billion in exports Economic insights and consumer data at the national, state

Press Release

August 14, 2023

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Expands Partnership with Washington Nationals to Help Prevent Pediatric Heatstroke

Stadium advertising campaign raises awareness of dangers of kids in hot cars WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation is expanding its partnership with the Washington Nationals for a second season to raise awareness about the dangers of pedia

Press Release

July 28, 2023

Statement on Biden Administration’s Proposed Fuel Economy Rules

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement after the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules for model year

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July 11, 2023

Independent Auto Repairers, Automakers Strike Major Right-To-Repair Pact

Landmark agreement guarantees consumer choice in automotive repair Ability to have vehicles serviced in well-equipped shops by well-trained technicians: “anytime, anywhere, anyplace” Includes thousands of independent auto repair professionals and th

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June 26, 2023

Alliance for Automotive Innovation: U.S. EV Sales Hold Steady in Q1

Electric vehicles: 8.6 percent of new U.S. vehicle sales in first quarter 2023 – 2.7 percentage points above same period 2022 97 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales 73 percent of EV market Warning signs: Public charging

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May 23, 2023

Auto Innovators: 3 Billion Vehicles (and Climbing) Get Online Safety Check

Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS) is joint safety initiative between CARFAX and auto industry 1 in 5 vehicles on U.S. roads today have an open recall 70 million unfixed safety recalls identified in five years; key tool to achieving 100 percent complet

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May 22, 2023

Automakers, Tech Oppose AM Radio Mandate

Washington, DC - Alliance for Automotive Innovation joined Consumer Technology Association (CTA), Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) and TechNet in a new letter to Congress opposing a proposal to mandate analog AM radio in new vehicl

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May 18, 2023

FCC Greenlights Major Safety Tech: Alerts Drivers When Kids Left in Hot Cars

Approves higher-powered mobile radar operations in the 60 GHz band Will enable life-saving automotive innovations that detect movement of a child and trigger alerts WASHINGTON, DC – At its May open meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) app

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April 17, 2023

Auto Innovators Statement on Updated EV Tax Credit Eligibility

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement after the IRS published an updated list of electric vehicles that currently qualify for the 30D EV tax credit. John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Aut

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March 23, 2023

U.S. EV Sales Continue Record Run in 2022; Charging Infrastructure Still Lagging

Electric Vehicles: 7 percent of new U.S. vehicle sales in 2022; 8.5 percent in Q4; 10 percent in December 91 electric models now available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales almost 70 percent of EV market Warning signs: U.S. lacking adequate public c

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March 13, 2023

Alliance For Automotive Innovation Elects New Board Leadership

Honda’s Bob Nelson named Chair; Hyundai’s José Muñoz named Vice Chair WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced that Bob Nelson, executive vice president, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will serve as the association’s

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February 24, 2023

Auto Innovators Names Wayne Weikel Vice President, State Affairs

Will lead association’s 50-state advocacy network on policies related to electrification, franchise, right to repair, consumer privacy and more WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation named Wayne Weikel as Vice President, State Affairs. H

Press Release

February 3, 2023

Auto Innovators Statement on IRS Updated Classification for EV Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement on the U.S. Treasury Department’s updated vehicle classification guidance to help consumers determine the applicable MSRP limitation for clean vehicle tax credits avai

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January 17, 2023

Auto Innovators Welcomes Five New Members

Companies joining from across the entire automotive ecosystem: automakers, semiconductor and technology leaders, battery manufacturers, and suppliers WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced five new members have joined the as

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January 9, 2023

Auto Innovators: U.S. EV Sales Continue to Climb in Q3 2022

Electric vehicles 7.1 percent of new U.S. vehicle sales in Q3 – 2.1 percentage points above same period 2021  86 electric models available for sale in U.S. – light truck sales almost 70 percent of EV market  98,000+ public EV chargers now a

Press Release

December 12, 2022

U.S. Autonomous Vehicle Industry Active and Growing

84 AV companies operating in 120 cities across 30 states; 170 testing and commercially operational programs  Government framework required for wider deployment   Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released Ready to Launch: Autonomou

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November 30, 2022

Auto Innovators: New Data on Auto Industry’s Economic Impact

Automotive ecosystem drives $1 trillion into U.S. economy each year — nearly 5 percent of GDP  9.6 million jobs coast to coast; $105 billion in exports  Every direct job in vehicle manufacturing supports 10.5 additional American jobs  Every $1 spent

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November 29, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on Effort to Avert Rail Strike

‘Intervening now to avert a rail strike that would cause significant damage to the economy is the right thing for Congress to do’ WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released the following statement regarding effort by Congres

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November 3, 2022

Major Progress in Industry Commitment to Prevent Pediatric Heatstroke

Rear Seat Reminder Systems Now Available in 150+ Vehicle Models Technology notifies caregivers when child left unattended in vehicle Follows 2019 industry commitment to install systems in all covered vehicles by 2025; three-fold increase in three years

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September 13, 2022

EV Momentum Continues in Q2 of 2022

Electric vehicles now 6.6 percent of new vehicle sales in U.S.; 100,000+ public EV chargers now available More charging infrastructure and updated mining policy required to keep pace with growing EV demand and regulatory requirements   WASHINGTON, DC

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September 13, 2022

Ghost Autonomy Inc. Joins the Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Autonomous driving pioneer joins expanding membership WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today announced the addition of Ghost to the association’s expanding roster of original equipment manufacturers, suppliers

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August 25, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on California Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement today after the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved final Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automot

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August 16, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on Enactment of Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released the following statement after President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation with automotive manufacturing and consumer purchase incentives to expand vehicle

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August 7, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released the following statement after the Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that includes automotive manufacturing and consumer purchase incentives to expand vehicle el

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July 28, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on Passage of CHIPS Act

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation released the following statement after both the House and Senate passed $52 billion to fund the CHIPS Act  to increase semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the United States. The legislation

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July 25, 2022

Auto Innovators Teams Up with Washington Nationals to Help Prevent Pediatric Heatstroke

First-of-its-kind partnership to raise awareness about the dangers of hot cars and save lives   WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Washington Nationals

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July 14, 2022

ICYMI: Auto Innovators Panel on V2X Technology and Connected Cars

Policy conversation with National Transportation Safety Board, U.S., Georgia and Michigan Departments of Transportation New policy agenda released with 10 recommendations to increase V2X deployment WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovatio

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July 8, 2022

Auto Innovators Announces Additions to State and Federal Affairs Teams

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today announced additions to its state and federal affairs teams: Nick Steingart joins as Director, State Affairs and will oversee the association’s advocacy work across Alabam

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June 22, 2022

Auto CEOs to Congress: Semiconductor Funding ‘Critical’ to U.S. Competitiveness

In 1990, U.S. produced 40 percent of global semiconductors; now down to 12 percent   WASHINGTON, DC – More than 20 CEOs spanning automotive manufacturers, suppliers and innovators today sent a letter to members of Congress negotiating final compet

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June 21, 2022

Auto Innovators: EV Momentum Continues in 2022

  Electric vehicles account for nearly six percent of new vehicle sales in U.S. during Q1 WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today released a comprehensive new analysis of the U.S. electric ve

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June 13, 2022

Auto Innovators Welcomes Magna and Nuro

Global auto supplier and autonomous vehicle startup join growing roster of members WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today announced two new members to the association’s expanding roster of original equipment m

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June 9, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on FHWA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

WASHINGTON, DC –The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) released the following statement on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program: J

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May 11, 2022

Auto Innovators Releases Policy Framework for EV Battery Recycling

Industry policy framework to reuse, repurpose and recycle key components of electric vehicle batteries Will support and sustain growing battery circular economy Create manufacturing jobs; boost energy security; reduce reliance on mineral imports  

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April 5, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on Rep. Fred Upton’s Retirement

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella on the retirement of Rep. Fred Upton: “For more than 30 years, Representative – and Chairman – Upton has been a strong partner of the automotive industry in the U.S. with a de

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March 21, 2022

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Releases Detailed Q4-2021 Electric Vehicle Sales Report

Data Shows Continued EV Sales Growth The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today released the latest Get Connected Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report (Get Connected), providing an overview of electric vehicle (EV) sales and purchasing t

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March 8, 2022

Auto Innovators Outlines Ways to Improve Vehicle Recall Awareness and Completion

Recommendations Released in Conjunction with Vehicle Safety Recalls Week Washington, DC – March 8, 2022 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) marked the beginning of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) V

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February 22, 2022

Statement on Administration's Supply Chain Announcement

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella, regarding today’s supply chain announcement from the Administration: “Mainstream vehicle electrification will require we collectively address hydrogen and charging infrastructu

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February 22, 2022

Alliance For Automotive Innovation Names Brian Weiss as V.P. of Communications

Communications veteran brings decades of experience; will further strengthen Auto Innovators’ work advocating for cleaner, safer, smarter mobility. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today announced that B

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February 15, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on NHTSA’s ADB Final Rule

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella:  “Auto Innovators has supported NHTSA’s efforts on the adaptive driving beam (ADB) rulemaking and has actively participated in the rulemaking process through public comme

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February 11, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on Canadian Border

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella: “As our nation’s largest manufacturing sector, the auto industry supports roughly 10 million jobs in America, and accounts for approximately 5.5 percent of our country’s gros

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February 10, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on EV Charging Guidance and Joint Energy and Transportation Office

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella: “The launch of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and the release of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Guidance is an important step in releasing the $5 bill

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February 9, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on Yesterday's NTSB Meeting

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella, following yesterday’s National Transportation Safety Board meeting: “The auto industry continues to recognize the important role that V2X can play in improving transportation s

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January 27, 2022

Auto Innovators Statement on DOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella:   “Auto Innovators welcomes the Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy as we work toward our shared goal of zero fatalities on our roadways.

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January 24, 2022

Advancing Innovation: Auto Innovators Highlight Consumer Privacy Principles

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) marked the beginning of Data Privacy Week by underscoring the auto industry’s ongoing commitment to protect consumer privacy.   In 2014, 20 automakers made a commitment to protect the perso

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January 21, 2022

Statement on White House Remarks on the Semiconductor Chip Crisis

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella ahead of White House remarks on the semiconductor chip crisis: “Leaders from the semiconductor and automotive industries are investing in new production here in the U.S. and work

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December 20, 2021

Auto Innovators Statement on Final EPA GHG Rule

John Bozzella, President and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, made the following statement regarding the EPA’s final rule, Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards: “The auto industry contin

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December 16, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Releases Detailed Q3 Electric Vehicle Sales Report

Eleven States and DC See New EV Registrations Above 5 Percent; Light Trucks Make Up 60 Percent of the ZEV Market The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today released the latest Get Connected Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report (Get Connec

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December 15, 2021

Alliance For Automotive Innovation Announces Ford As 2022 Board Chair

Ford to lead advocacy efforts for a cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation future WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) announced that Kumar Galhotra, President of the Americas and International Market

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December 13, 2021

Auto Innovators Statement on Administration’s EV Charging Announcement

Statement Attributable to Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella: “The $7.5 billion in federal funding for EV charging infrastructure as directed in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation opport

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December 9, 2021

Auto Innovators Announces Guidelines for EV Charging Stations

Industry recommendations address planning for EV charging expansion funded by bipartisan infrastructure law Washington, D.C. – December 9, 2021 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today unveiled Recommended Attributes for EV Char

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December 8, 2021

Auto Innovators Statement on President Biden’s All-Electric Federal Fleet Announcement

For Attribution to Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella: “The auto industry is committed to vehicle electrification and will invest $330 billion in electrification by 2025. We strongly support the Administration’s effort

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November 23, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Accepts Global Leadership Position

Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella will lead the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers through 2023 Last week, President and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) John Bozzella was elected as pres

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November 19, 2021

Statement on EPA Fuel Economy Trends Report

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella:   “This report underscores that the industry has made significant progress in improving fuel economy and reducing GHG emissions, but the standards are becoming increas

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November 15, 2021

Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella made the following statement following President Biden’s signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law: “We commend the bipartisan efforts that went into the Infrastru

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November 6, 2021

Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act

Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella made the following statement regarding the House sending the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to the President for his signature: “We commend the bipartisan efforts that resulted i

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November 5, 2021

Auto Innovators convenes day two of the Autos2050 Summit

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) this week hosted its Autos2050® Summit, convening industry leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers to discuss the path toward a cleaner, safer and smarter transporta

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November 3, 2021

Auto Innovators convenes day one of the Autos2050 Summit

WASHINGTON, DC – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today hosted its first-ever Summit, convening industry leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers to discuss the path toward a cleaner, safer and smarter transportation

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October 14, 2021

Consumer Data Privacy in the Spotlight as Auto Innovators Brings Experts Together

CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS AUTO INNOVATORS BRINGS EXPERTS TOGETHER Alliance for Automotive Innovation Hosts Latest Autos2050® Future Driven Forum   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today hosted

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October 12, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Unveils New, Detailed, Electric Vehicle Sales Report

Results show EV sales accounting for an all-time high 3.8 percent of overall market in Q2   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today released its first-ever Get Connected Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report (

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October 7, 2021

Recall Search Tool Surpasses 1 Billion Vehicles Checked For Open Safety Recalls

Joint Effort Between CARFAX and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation Helps State Governments and Businesses Improve Vehicle and Road Safety CENTREVILLE, VA. (Oct. 7, 2021) – A major milestone in the ongoing effort to keep car owners and shoppers safe

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October 4, 2021

Autoliv Joins The Alliance For Automotive Innovation

Association welcomes cutting-edge automotive safety company, bolstering group’s role as industry’s authoritative voice WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the singular, authoritative, and respected voice of t

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September 28, 2021

Statement on Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards

Statement Attributable to Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella: “Auto Innovators supports EPA’s proposed GHG standards with appropriate and necessary flexibilities to encourage higher production of electric vehicles (EVs

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September 27, 2021

Automotive Industry Joint Statement in Support of the Launching of the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council (TTC)

The associations representing the U.S. and EU motor vehicle manufacturers – the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), the American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC), the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA), and the Alliance

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September 23, 2021

Auto Innovators Statement on Semiconductor Supply Chain Discussion

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella:   “We appreciate the administration’s continued focus on this critical supply chain challenge.  Leaders from the semiconductor and automotive industries are wor

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September 14, 2021

Auto Innovators Forum: Broad Spectrum of EV Thought Leaders Outline Unique Opportunities on the Horizon

Auto industry, utilities, environmental and advocacy groups unite behind the promise of a cleaner future.  Washington, D.C. - The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today hosted a dialogue about the comprehensive approach needed for a s

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September 1, 2021

Auto Innovators Announces EV Charging Infrastructure Principles

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today unveiled EV Charging Infrastructure Principles to advance electric vehicle (EV) acceptance and use in the United States and is sharing these principles with a wide range of partners and stakeho

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August 11, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Statement on National EV Charging Initiative

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella: “The auto industry is committed to vehicle electrification and will invest $330 billion in the technology by 2025. Even so, consumers will not buy vehicles they cannot convenien

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August 10, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Statement on Senate Infrastructure Bill

Statement Attributable to Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella:  “We applaud the bipartisan efforts that resulted in Senate passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In particular, the $7.5 billion includ

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August 5, 2021

Auto Innovators: Aligning Policies for a Cleaner Future

‘With the right complementary policies in place, the auto industry is poised to accept the challenge of driving EV purchases to between 40 and 50 percent of new vehicle sales by the end of the decade.’ The following statement is attributable to Allia

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July 20, 2021

Auto Innovators Launches Event Platform, Announces November Summit

Autos2050® Events Highlight Industry Thought Leaders   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) announced the launch of Autos2050®  — a new digital platform to convene automotive industry leaders, techno

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July 15, 2021

Auto Innovators Forum: From Design to Driveway, Years in The Making

Auto industry goes behind the scenes to explore the multi-year development process behind every auto.    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today hosted a discussion about the years-long process of bringing a c

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July 13, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Statement Regarding FCC Rulemaking

Statement attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella:  “The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to update the rules for short-range radars in the 60 GHz spectrum band is a key step to enabling in-vehicle radar

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June 29, 2021

Statement on NHTSA’s Crash Reporting for Vehicles with Advanced Driver Assist Systems and Automated Driving Systems

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella Regarding NHTSA’s Crash Reporting for Vehicles with Advanced Driver Assist Systems and Automated Driving Systems: “In April, automakers representing nearly 99 percent of the new

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June 25, 2021

Auto Innovators Calls On NHTSA Not To Abandon Short-Term AV Innovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) announced intention to prematurely end a critical, national, automated vehicle (AV) pilot program has prompted the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) to u

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June 9, 2021

Auto Innovators Statement on Passage of the CHIPS for America Act

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO, John Bozzella: “The Senate’s bipartisan passage of the CHIPS for America Act indicates policymakers understand and are prioritizing this critical issue.  “New foundries take years t

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June 8, 2021

Auto Innovators Highlights Pediatric Heatstroke Prevention

“Keeping Cars Safe for Kids: Working to Prevent Pediatric Heatstroke” Forum Brought Industry Thought Leaders Together to Raise Public Awareness and Discuss Technology Advancements WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innova

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June 8, 2021

Statement on President Biden’s Supply Chain Announcement

Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella “We applaud the Biden Administration’s work toward a long-term, comprehensive approach to supply chain resiliency, particularly concerning semiconductors, high-capacity batteries, and cri

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June 4, 2021

Statement on Reintroduction of SELF DRIVE Act

“As a global leader in the development of automated vehicle technologies, the U.S. is at the forefront of innovations that have the potential to save lives and transform personal mobility. And as we approach a pivotal moment in the technology’s evoluti

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June 2, 2021

Statement on Petition to FCC to Reconsider Decision on Safety Spectrum

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconsider its November 2020 changes to the 5.9 GHz Safety Spectrum Band. In its Petition for Reconsideration, Auto Innovators underscores a

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June 2, 2021

Statement on Open-Source Licensing of Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Technology

Auto Innovators applauds this important milestone for the DADSS program. Through this important public-private partnership, Industry members have worked hard with support from NHTSA and safety stakeholders to advance this technology from a concept to a com

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June 1, 2021

Luminar Technologies Joins The Alliance For Automotive Innovation

Association welcomes cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology company, bolstering group’s role as the single, authoritative voice for a rapidly evolving industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the singul

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May 26, 2021

Statement on Senator John Thune’s AV Amendment #2018

Attributable to Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella: “The nations that lead the development of AVs will have the potential to guide the development of international standards, control supply chains, and define internationa

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May 18, 2021

Auto Innovators Highlights Industry Leading Safety Innovations

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Hosts Latest ‘Future Driven Forum’ with Sector Leaders   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today hosted a discussion with industry leaders about modernizing the nation’s

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May 14, 2021

Semiconductor Industry Association and Alliance for Automotive Innovation Convene Joint Industry Workshop on Global Semiconductor Shortage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 14, 2021 – Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) president and CEO John Bozzella and Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) president and CEO John Neuffer released the following joint statement today following a

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May 10, 2021

Auto Innovators Statement on Colorado Transportation Funding Proposal

Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella: “Auto Innovators commends the Polis Administration and Colorado’s legislative leaders for introducing a transportation funding proposal that will invest more than $5 billion over the nex

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May 3, 2021

Automotive Industry Sends Letters to Eleven Governors Welcoming Commitment to EV Success

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April 29, 2021

Auto Innovators Joins National Campaign to Prevent Heatstroke Injuries

Immediate awareness supplements industry’s landmark voluntary agreement WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2021 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and industry

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April 29, 2021

Automotive Industry Welcomes Governor Janet Mills’ Commitment to EV Success; Cites Needed Measures for State to Meet EV Ambitions

Significant work ahead for all stakeholders in Maine to achieve ambitious goals   WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2021 – In a letter to Governor Janet Mills, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) praised Maine’s commitment to p

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April 28, 2021

AVs and Electrification Seen as Critical to Nation’s Mobility Transformation, Says Auto Innovators

Industry outlines key areas critical to modernizing and advancing mobility in Senate testimony Washington, DC – April 27, 2021 – Four key areas are critical to modernizing and transforming mobility, safety and technology and unlocking American innovati

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April 27, 2021

Auto Innovators Announces Driver Monitoring Safety Principles

Washington, DC – April 27, 2021 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today unveiled safety principles to proactively address driver monitoring systems for Level 2 vehicles, in which both lane centering and Adaptive Cruise Control

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April 20, 2021

Auto Innovators Releases Plan to Advance Safety at the Speed of Innovation

Washington, DC – April 20, 2021 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today announced recommendations to modernize the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the program that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) u

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April 15, 2021

Auto Innovators Works To Accelerate Nation’s Electric Vehicle Market

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Hosts Latest ‘Future Driven Forum’ with Industry Leaders   WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today hosted a discussion with industry leaders about the opportunities and chal

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April 14, 2021

Statement on FCC Waivers for 57-71 GHz Spectrum for In-vehicle Sensing Technologies

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella: “These waivers from the Federal Communications Commission will enable important in-vehicle sensing technology to further the auto industry’s goal of saving lives. We appreciat

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March 31, 2021

Auto Innovators Statement on the President's EV Infrastructure Proposals

Statement on the President’s EV Infrastructure Proposals ‘To be successful, an infrastructure bill must give careful consideration to all stakeholders, and take a bipartisan approach to help consumers and workers, as well as support innovation and U.S.

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March 30, 2021

Auto Industry EV Policy Letter to President Biden

Unified Auto Industry Advocates for Conditions Necessary to Transition to a Net-zero Carbon Transportation Future   WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to President Biden and congressional leaders, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) af

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March 22, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Releases New Podcast

ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION RELEASES NEW PODCAST Auto Innovators’ first-ever podcast, The Overtake, to discuss issues critical to the auto industry   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) publ

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March 9, 2021

Auto Innovators Calls for Action During Vehicle Safety Recalls Week

Auto Innovators Calls for Action During Vehicle Safety Recalls Week Washington, DC –  March 9, 2021 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and others in promotin

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February 2, 2021

Statement on Biden's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Program

Unified Auto Industry Pledges to Work with Biden Administration on Establishing National Program to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions ‘What unites our industry in pursuing a revised national program is a simple premise – a resolution that has the support

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January 26, 2021

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Announces Toyota as 2021 Board Chair

ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION ANNOUNCES TOYOTA AS 2021 BOARD CHAIR Toyota to continue leading advocacy efforts for a cleaner, safer, and smarter automotive future   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators),

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January 21, 2021

Infineon Joins The Alliance For Automotive Innovation

Industry association welcomes cutting-edge semiconductor and system solutions company   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the singular, authoritative, and respected voice of the automotive industry, today anno

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January 5, 2021

Industry Association Veteran Scott Schmidt Named Safety Policy Vice President

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Announces New V.P. of Safety Policy Industry Association Veteran Scott Schmidt Named Safety Policy Vice President   The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the single, unified industry voice representin

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December 22, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Welcomes Multi-State Policy to Increase Vehicle Electrification

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Welcomes Multi-State Policy to Increase Vehicle Electrification The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) Monday applauded the release of the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) memorandum of unde

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December 15, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Releases Auto Innovation Agenda

Leading Auto Industry Group Highlights the Importance of the Nation’s Global Competitiveness and Economic Security   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today released the Auto Innovation Agenda, outlining its v

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December 8, 2020

Argo AI Joins The Alliance For Automotive Innovation

Industry association welcomes cutting-edge automated vehicle technology company, bolstering its stature as the single, authoritative voice for a rapidly evolving industry   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the

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December 8, 2020

Argo AI Joins the Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Industry association welcomes cutting-edge automated vehicle technology company, bolstering its stature as the single, authoritative voice for a rapidly evolving industry   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the

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December 2, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Names Garrick Francis As V.P., Federal Affairs

Public policy veteran brings decades of experience in public affairs; will further strengthen Auto Innovators’ work advocating for cleaner, safer, smarter mobility.   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) to

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November 18, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation to Release Automated Vehicle Policy Roadmap

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) announced the upcoming release of a comprehensive roadmap to guide federal government policies that can advance the testing and deployme

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November 17, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Applauds New California Statewide Clean Fuel Reward Program

California Air Resources Board and California electric utilities announce point of purchase rebate for purchase or lease of any eligible new battery or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Au

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October 1, 2020

Auto Innovators Statement on FARS 2019 Statistics

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella: Our members are committed to safer, smarter, and cleaner transportation, and these figures demonstrate the need for continued policies that support safety innovations for the trave

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October 1, 2020

Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report 9-30-2020

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September 23, 2020

Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report 9-23-2020

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September 23, 2020

Statement on California ZEV Announcement

Statement on California ZEV Announcement Attributable to Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella: The auto industry needs the electric car market to succeed, and Auto Innovators members are committed to expanding vehicle electri

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September 17, 2020

Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report 9-16-2020

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September 10, 2020

Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report 9-9-2020

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September 4, 2020

Reading the Meter: State of the Industry Report 9-3-2020

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August 28, 2020

Auto Innovators & National Federation of the Blind Statement on Quiet Cars Rule Announcement

Joint Statement on U.S. Department of Transportation Announcement on Quiet Car Rule Timeline   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a 6-month extension for the quiet car rule, which requires audible sounds be e

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August 17, 2020

Survey Data Shows Improved Consumer Awareness and Willingness To Take Action To Prevent Pediatric Heatstroke

WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 17, 2020 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released survey data on Americans’ growing awareness of pediatric heatstroke and the risk it poses to children left unattended in vehicles. Key findings include:

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July 28, 2020

Watch: The Auto Industry Responds To The COVID 19 Challenge

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June 29, 2020

Automakers Launch New Non-Saleable Parts/Airbag Lookup Tool

Free, easy-to-use tool allows users to identify recalled and non-saleable airbags and airbag components. WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 29, 2020 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced support for a new automaker-driven tool enabling an

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June 23, 2020

Wide-ranging Stakeholder Letter to Hill Leaders on Preserving the 5.9 GHz Safety Spectrum

A broad coalition of transportation industry stakeholders sent a letter to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee asking them to preserve the 5.9 GHz safety spectrum band for transportation safety.

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June 3, 2020

Auto Industry Tells U.S. Senate of Strong Response to Nation’s COVID-19 Challenges

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 3, 2020 – “As the gears of motor vehicle manufacturing ground to a halt, the automotive industry kicked into gear,” the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) President and CEO John Bozzella told a Senate Commi

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June 3, 2020

Statement of The Alliance for Automotive Innovation Before The Committee on Commerce, Science, And Transportation U.S. Senate

Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) President and CEO John Bozzella testified today, June 3, 2020, before The Committee on Commerce, Science, And Transportation, U.S. Senate on the impact of COVID-19.

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June 1, 2020

Auto Industry Working Alongside Department of Transportation on Pediatric Heatstroke Awareness

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Supports Secretary Chao on Public Safety Campaign to Protect Kids WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 1, 2020 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today sent a letter (attached) to U.S. Department of

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May 22, 2020

Auto Innovators Intervenes in Fuel Economy Litigation

May 22, 2020 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators) today announced that it will intervene in federal litigation on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for model year 2021-2026 light-duty vehicles.  These standard

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May 6, 2020

Alliance For Automotive Innovation Announces New Communications Appointment

Industry Association Veteran Wade Newton Named to Lead Communications Shop   May 6, 2020 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the single, unified industry voice representing innovative manufacturers and value chain partners who to

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May 5, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Statement on NHTSA's Early Estimate on Traffic Fatalities

Statement Attributable to Auto Innovators President and CEO John Bozzella: We are encouraged to see NHTSA’s early estimates that show continued reductions in traffic fatalities – to the lowest level since 2014.  This trend, in part, reflects the

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April 28, 2020

Auto Industry Forms Consensus to Move Forward on Safety Spectrum Band Plan that Advances Lifesaving Technologies

Announcement aligns views to maximize safety benefits to drivers sooner April 28, 2020 – The auto industry today announced that it has reached landmark consensus on how the 5.9 GHz Safety Spectrum band will be used by two critical Vehicle-to-Everything

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April 23, 2020

Auto Industry Unites Behind Safety Technology by Committing at least 5 Million V2X Radios and Devices by the End of 2025

Announcement marks major turning point in realizing Safety Spectrum’s full potential for transportation safety April 23, 2020 – Marking the biggest step toward widespread deployment of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies in the United States, tod

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April 9, 2020

OESA and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation Release Health and Safety Guidelines for Suppliers in a Coronavirus Environment

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (April 9, 2020) – OESA, together with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, motor vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, has created “Health and Safety Guidelines for Automotive Suppliers in a Coronavirus Environment.” The guideline

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April 7, 2020

Memo From Auto Innovators President & CEO, John Bozzella

From the desk of John Bozzella President and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation APRIL 6, 2020 For more information: Wade Newton: 202.326.5571 Current Situation: It will surprise no one that auto sales and production dropped sharply as the ef

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March 31, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Statement on Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Standards for Light Duty Vehicles

Attributable to Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella: The auto industry has consistently called for year-over-year fuel economy and greenhouse gas improvements that also recognize that the standards originally developed almost

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March 23, 2020

Joint Letter To Congress From Auto Innovators, NADA, and MEMA

John Bozzella, President and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, NADA President and CEO Peter Welch, and Bill Long, President and CEO MEMA, send a joint letter to Congress.

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March 20, 2020

Joint Letter to Congress from Auto Innovators and MEMA

John Bozzella, President and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation and MEMA President and CEO Bill Long, send a joint letter to Congress.

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March 18, 2020

Auto Innovators and NADA Letter to the President

John Bozzella, President and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation and NADA President and CEO Peter Welch, send a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump.

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March 16, 2020

Alliance For Automotive Innovation Announces Key Leadership Additions

Industry Veterans Steve Douglas and Hilary Cain Assume Critical Environmental and Technology Roles   March 16, 2020 – The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (Auto Innovators), the single, unified industry voice representing innovative manufacturers and

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January 29, 2020

Alliance for Automotive Innovation Statement on USMCA Signing

Automakers have long said that the North American supply chain is critical to ensuring that America remains at the forefront of automotive innovation. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is committed to a future that is cleaner, safer, and smarter than

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January 22, 2020

Karma Joins the Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Karma Becomes First Member Added to Auto Industry’s Newly United Advocacy Group Partnership Cemented by Shared Commitment to Growing Innovation, Technology and Business Models Essential for Personal Mobility Solutions Karma Adds Important Entrepreneu

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January 8, 2020

Nation’s Two Largest Automobile Associations Join Forces to Create the Alliance for Automotive Innovation

Deep History of Both Global Automakers and Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Creates Stronger, United Voice; Includes Current Membership and New Entrants in Personal Mobility Market LAS VEGAS, NV – Global Automakers and The Alliance of Automobil