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:
- Cars.com
- CDK Global
- ComEd
- Powering Chicago
Moderator:
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
HOTEL:
Courtyard Chicago Oakbrook (across the parking lot from CATA)
6 Trans Am Plaza Drive
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Call 800-321-2211 and reference the Chicago Automobile Trade Association Block at the Courtyard Oakbrook Terrace to make reservations.
Book Online Here
VEHICLES On-Site:
Audi
(1) Audi RS e-tron GT
(2) Audi Q4 e-tron
(1) Audi Q8 e-tron
Cadillac
(4) LYRIQ (3 drivable, one static)
Ford
(1) F-150 Lightning
(2) Mustang Mach-e
(1) E-Transit
Hyundai
(2) IONIQ 5
(2) IONIQ 6
Kia
(3) EV6
(1) Niro EV
(1) EV9 (static only)
Nissan
(2) ARIYA
(2) LEAF
Stellantis
(1) Alfa Romeo Tonale
(2) Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
(1) Dodge Hornet RT
(1) Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe
(2) Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Toyota
(1) Toyota bz4x
(1) Toyota Prius
(1) Toyota Prius Prime
(1) Toyota RAV4 Prime
Volkswagen
(4) ID.4
Volvo
(2) XC40 Recharge
(2) C40 Recharge