Latest “Chicago Drives Electric” EV Test Drive and Educational Event Successfully Concludes № 2 The CATA successfully concluded its second annual fall Chicago Drives Electric experiential test drive and educational event last fall. Organizers plan to, once again, bring Chicago Drives Electric indoors to the 2024 Chicago Auto Show February 10-19 at McCormick Place. In alignment with National Drive Electric Week, Chicago Drives Electric aimed to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles and help consumers understand how EVs can fit individual needs and lifestyles. Featured brands available for test drives included: Audi, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. In addition to putting interested parties behind the wheel of a wide array of the latest EVs, event organizers brought in a variety of experts to help break down the various aspects of EV ownership and tackle complex topics such as range anxiety, at-home charging solutions, on-the-go charging and infrastructure, tax credits and incentives and where people can begin their search. On-hand experts included Cars.com, ComEd, Drive Chicago and Powering Chicago. Once again, Powering Chicago’s mobile field trip truck was onsite, a 73’ semi-truck and trailer outfitted with current and emerging electrical technology, including EV chargers, which provided a classroom for licensed electricians and contractors to offer knowledgeable insights. Between test drives, attendees enjoyed freshly grilled tailgate food courtesy of Chicago-based grill company Weber, which demonstrated its Lumin all-electric grill and was powered by two different EVs, a Ford F-150 Lightning and a Kia EV6. This activation was a perfect example of how the EV lifestyle extends beyond the daily commute. 8 CATA UP TO SPEED
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