WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation statement on confirmation of Jonathan Morrison as Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said:
“Congratulations to Jonathan Morrison on his confirmation.
“At its core, NHTSA and the dedicated employees at the agency can help strengthen the industry’s global competitiveness by speeding the deployment of life-saving automotive technology, by informing and educating consumers, and by supporting the cutting-edge innovation that underpins American economic and national security.
“The auto industry wants – and needs – a strong NHTSA and is committed to a partnership that achieves our shared goals: saving lives, reducing crashes and deploying the cleanest, safest and smartest vehicles ever.
“Jonathan has worked at NHTSA and in the technology sector. He understands the value of a public/private partnership. This will be a major asset to the administration’s traffic safety and vehicle technology agenda in the years ahead.”
About Alliance for Automotive Innovation
From the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in the U.S. to autonomous vehicle innovators to equipment suppliers, battery producers and semiconductor makers – Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents the full auto industry, a sector supporting 11 million American jobs and five percent of the economy. Active in Washington, D.C. and all 50 states, the association is committed to a cleaner, safer and smarter personal transportation future. www.autosinnovate.org