Chicago Drives Electric: MAMA Fall EV Drive

Chicago Drives Electric: MAMA Fall EV Drive

OVERVIEW: 

Join MAMA in partnership with the Chicago Automobile Trade Association 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, VW, 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. 

The event will feature a keynote presentation and one panel with EV industry thought leaders. MAMA members 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:

7:15 a.m. – Media registration opens

8:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Presentation

8:30 a.m. – Welcome and presentation by State Representative (TBD)

9:00-9:45 a.m. – Panel Discussion/Q&A: The Current State of EVs

Panelists:

Robert Duffer, MAMA President

10:00 a.m. – 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

WHERE:

Chicago Automobile Trade Association

18W200 Butterfield Rd.

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

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.

WHEN: 

Thursday, Sept., 28, 7:15am-4:00pm

HASHTAGS:

#ChicagoDrivesElectric

#MAMAELECTRIC23