President Barack Obama began touring the North American International Auto Show in Detroit around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
He was expected to visit the exhibits of General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler and ZF, which develops sensors, processors other devices for automated driving.
"He's coming to see what those products are and see our city at the forefront of that next generation of… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) stated tonight that the State of Michigan’s announced support for the American Center for Mobility (ACM) at the former Willow Run plant is a significant step toward ensuring southeast Michigan stays in the driver’s seat in automotive technology:
“This investment from the State of Michigan is another significant step in keeping… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx unveiled a 10-year, nearly $4 billion proposal in President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget that would accelerate the development and adoption of automated vehicles.
“Today, Secretary Foxx laid out a bold vision to ensure that Michigan… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, in his final State of the Union address, the President reminded the American people how strong we are and how far we’ve come. He reminded us that ‘We the People’ means all and urged us to focus on what unites us… Read more »
Representatives Huizenga, Kaptur, Lawrence, Dingell, Trott and Bishop at the Ford exhibit at the North American International Auto Show.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress today toured the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, reaffirming their commitment to working together to grow the economy and promote automotive and… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today voted against H.R. 644, a customs enforcement bill, which includes a number of political provisions that restrict negotiations on emissions standards and immigration and weaken existing law to deter human trafficking. Dingell spoke in opposition to the bill prior to the vote. Video is available here.
The full text of Dingell’s floor… Read more »
A bill that would earmark funds for research and development of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies as well as create truck-specific programs within the Department of Energy (DOE) has been introduced in the House by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) as the Vehicle Innovation Act (VIA), H.R. 4106.
Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the legislation in the Senate earlier this year… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced the Vehicle Innovation Act, legislation that will promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel-efficient vehicles, reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil and support American auto manufacturers and suppliers. Dingell recently announced the bill at Leggett and Platt… Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined with the University of Michigan and U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office to announce a new research project that will study connected vehicles and whether they can help people drive more efficiently. The $2.7 million investment from the Department of Energy will couple the expertise of the University of Michigan… Read more »
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Michigan) and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District) appeared at a commercial vehicle outfitting plant in Taylor Friday to announce legislation that promotes investments in research and development of fuel-efficient technologies.
Peters and Dingell appeared with Ross Haith Jr., president of Leggett and Platt Commercial Vehicle Products, 20401 Trolley… Read more »
