Senator Lujan Questions Tesla's 'Mad Max Mode' and Road Safety at Senate Hearing

Concerns Over Tesla's 'Mad Max Mode'

• 💡 Senator Ben Ray Lujan raised concerns about Tesla's 'full self-driving' technology, specifically a feature referred to as 'Mad Max mode'.
• ⚠️ This feature reportedly allows for more aggressive lane changes, prompting Lujan to express a desire for a congressional hearing on the matter.

Road Safety and Drunk Driving Legislation

• 🚗 Lujan highlighted the bipartisan 'Right Act' and 'Halt Act', legislation aimed at preventing drunk driving, which he believes could save up to 10,000 lives annually.
• 😔 He expressed disappointment that the rule has not been finalized under the current administration, sharing his personal experience of surviving a drunk driving crash.
• 🤝 Lujan sought commitment from witnesses to work collaboratively with Congress, the auto industry, and victim advocacy groups to eliminate drunk driving.

Inspector General and Government Accountability

• 📧 Mr. Morse confirmed sending emails regarding the termination of inspector generals due to 'changing priorities'.
• ⚖️ Questions were raised about whether the required 30-day written notice for inspector general removals was provided, with Morse repeatedly deferring to the Department of Justice and White House counsel.

Infrastructure and Transportation Priorities

• 🚴 Lujan questioned Mr. McCormack about the cancellation of grants for bike lane expansion, seeking to understand his role and the department's stance.
• 🚗 McCormack clarified that the department's priority is not to constrain vehicular capacity for bicycle lanes, emphasizing support for all modes of transportation while preferring not to impede existing capacity.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lujan advocated for finding common ground on issues like safe pathways for families and commuting, suggesting a need for better collaborative approaches beyond partisan divides.