Chicago Drives Electric - Media Day

Join the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) and the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) as we recharge into Chicago Drives Electric for a comprehensive look at the vehicles and technology that’s driving the EV revolution.

Please join us on Thursday, September 28th from 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM at CATA Headquarters where you’ll have the opportunity to drive and compare EVs and PHEVs from a wide range of manufacturers including Alfa Romeo, Audi, Cadillac, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. We’ll also have a panel discussion on the state of EVs today with sponsors from Cars.com, CDK Global, ComEd, and Powering Chicago.

Media will have the opportunity to drive electric vehicles on 15 to 20-minute drive routes.

The event will take place in alignment with National Drive Electric Week, and will kick off consumer days of Chicago Drives Electric onsite at CATA over the weekend.

AGENDA:

Broadcast media welcome at any time throughout the day for live interviews and b-roll.

7:15 a.m. – Media registration opens

7:30-8:00 a.m. – Continental Breakfast & Networking

8:30-9:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion/Q&A: The Current State of EVs

10:00 a.m.-Noon – EV Test Drives

12:00-1:00 p.m. – Lunch & Presentation by CDK Global

1:00-4:00 p.m. – EV Test Drives

4:00 p.m. – Event Concludes

PARKING:

Please follow signs to park in the East Side of the Hyundai building lot adjacent to the event location. There will be no media parking on the CATA property.

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