Chicago Automobile Trade Association Engages Industry Experts for Its 2024 Chicago Drives Electric Test Drive Event
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is proud to announce the sponsors of its third-annual Chicago Drives Electric event to be held Oct. 3-6, 2024.
Sponsors of the event will be speaking on educational panel sessions, enjoy social media integration and activate onsite to showcase their knowledge and position in the industry. 2024 Chicago Drives Electric sponsors include:
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Cars.com – A longtime supporter of the Chicago Auto Show, Cars.com is a premier sponsor of Chicago Drives Electric. Cars.com will have used vehicle appraisal experts on hand Friday and Saturday to offer attendees a free evaluation of their current vehicle and Universal Condition Report. The report will give attendees a list of common problems and recalls, value-impacting features/non-factory modifications, the vehicle’s overall condition and history, and any other considerations that impact the total value of a vehicle. Attendees will get a printout to take with them that includes the current value of their specific vehicle, and if interested in selling their vehicle, they can visit Cars.com/Sell to be contacted by a local dealer.
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CDK Global – CDK Global is a Chicago Drives Electric official sponsor supporting the Industry & Media Day activities. CDK Global is the presenting sponsor of the day’s education panel discussion, “The Current State of EVs.” They will also be presenting on where today’s car shoppers and dealers stand on electrification.
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ComEd – ComEd returns to Chicago Drives Electric, this year as a premier sponsor and expert on providing power to your EV. ComEd’s senior leadership will participate in a panel discussion to media on Oct. 3 followed by a news conference announcing their new Point of Purchase EV Fleet Rebate Program. They will also have representatives on-site throughout the weekend to answer consumer questions about home charging, rebate programs and more.
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Powering Chicago – Powering Chicago once again returns to Chicago Drives Electric as an official sponsor of the event. Representing unionized electricians in the Chicagoland area, Powering Chicago brings vast knowledge and expertise with home charging installation, electricity usage and more. Powering Chicago leaders will also serve as panelists for the educational sessions.
“We are excited to see enthusiasm from our sponsors to return to Chicago Drives Electric,” said Jim OBrill, CATA senior director of marketing, sponsorship and strategy. “We couldn’t host this caliber of event without their support, and we appreciate the expertise they bring to our consumers. We know there are still a lot of questions about the transition to electric, and we are proud to have such qualified experts on hand to help answer those questions.”
For more information and to register for a test drive, visit: https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about-the-show/chicago-drives-electric-2024/.
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