2023 Washington, D.C. Auto Show Welcomes Biden Administration Members
The Washington, D.C. Auto Show welcomed two senior Biden-Harris administration officials and dozens of media representatives on Wednesday, January 25 to discuss the future of the electric vehicle market in the nation. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi began their tour on the corner of L Street and 9th Street in downtown D.C. at the Pepco EVSmart Outdoor Ride N’ Drive. Getting behind the wheel of a Ford F-150 Lightning and a Chevrolet Bolt, it set the tone to follow as the group headed inside to the show’s EV Pavilion in the lower level of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
“The push towards electric is evident as you explore the exhibits displayed across the 70,000 square foot convention center during our show,” said John O’Donnell, President and CEO of the Washington, D.C. Auto Show. “Manufacturers are producing more models of electric vehicles than ever before: from trucks, SUVs, sedans, and sportscars. It is impressive to see and we are thrilled to provide our exhibitors with the perfect platform to showcase the future of mobility to not only their consumers, but the legislature that is driving it.”
Last Thursday kicked off the Show’s 2023 Public Policy Day where policy leaders, automotive experts, and media partners gathered to discuss the electric vehicle market; particularly pertaining to the consumers, manufacturers, and new technology leading the way. A big topic of discussion was Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act which provides tax credits to those owning an electric vehicle and those manufacturing them. As a bonus to show guests, those exact qualifying tax credit models have been on display during the 2023 show.
“No other show brings you closer to the lawmakers that are shaping our automotive industry,“ said O’Donnell. “Government decisions that impact the automotive industry are made in our backyard and we are honored that legislators and industry leaders see Public Policy Day as a place to gather and discuss future regulations and objectives.”
The Show further welcomed other key leaders who support the advancement and development of electric infrastructure and electric vehicles throughout the show’s 10-day event. High level attendees included Senator Tom Carper (D-DEl), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, who is known for his leading role in growing electric vehicle charging stations through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law; Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, who continues to push legislation to help in positioning the United States as a clean, net zero emissions economy; NTSHA Acting Administrator Anne Carlson and NTSB Board Member Michael Graham who oversees the nation’s vehicle safety agency, as well as over 150 Hill and Federal Agency staffers.
