Chicago Automobile Trade Association Engages Industry Experts for Its 2024 Chicago Drives Electric Test Drive Event

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CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION ENGAGES INDUSTRY EXPERTS FOR ITS 2024 CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC TEST DRIVE EVENT
 

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2024) – 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:

• 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.
   
• 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. 
   
• 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.
   
• 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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About Chicago Drives Electric
Chicago Drives Electric was established in 2022 as an interactive and information method to learn about electric vehicles (EV) due to the growth of both supply and demand for EVs. This EV-focused event occurs twice a year: during the Chicago Auto Show and once again in the fall. Chicago Drives Electric is aimed at raising 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. For more information and upcoming event updates, visit ChicagoDrivesElectric.com. 

About the Chicago Auto Show
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the nation’s longest running auto exposition in North America. The show is produced by the Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which has staged the show since 1935. The 2025 public show is Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place. For more information and the latest updates, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com.

About the Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Founded in 1904 and located in Oakbrook Terrace, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is comprised of more than 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group’s dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information, please visit www.CATA.info.

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