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Getting Wet and Wild With NASCAR in Chicago

The Truth About Cars

It was the first time Chicago has hosted a street race for a major racing series in the modern era – and while we’re on the topic of firsts, what’s billed as the first-ever American auto race took place on the streets of the city and nearby Evanston in 1895. Even if it meant getting soaked. The things I do for our readership… Ahem.

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After a long hiatus, EV test drive events are back

Plug in America

For many years, Plug In America has been giving consumers the opportunity to test drive and learn about electric vehicles through National Drive Electric Week, Drive Electric Earth Day, and EV ride and drive events throughout the year. With the advent of COVID-19, we quickly pivoted and successfully transitioned nearly all events online.

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QOTD: Where Do You Do Your Carspotting?

The Truth About Cars

It's not just NorCal -- I sometimes spot some pretty cool iron in my neighborhood, and while the part of Chicago I live in is nice enough, it's not exactly a moneyed part of the downtown or anything. At events like Cars and Coffee? Personally, I just keep my eyes peeled. So, where do you do your car spotting? While traveling?

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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, thru April

Baua Electric

It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. It started as Drive Electric Earth Day , but since not every event can happen on the same day, they went ahead and extended it to encompass “Earth Month” events that happen across the month of April.

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Rivian R1T test drive video showcases electric pickup’s off-road capability

Teslarati

“The scariest thing for me is going up the hill,” said one R1T reservation holder who attended Rivian’s small test drive event. For the program, the company plans to organize at-home drives or tour events. the tour events and at-home drives) due to anticipated demand.

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2023 Detroit Auto Show Recap – Where Have All the Cars Gone?

The Truth About Cars

The press day at the 2023 Detroit Auto Show was so quiet that I ended my day two states away – sleeping in my own bed in Chicago. I’ve said it before and I will say it again – I have no worries about the future of auto shows as public events. Even the looming potential of a UAW strike didn’t seem to bring in extra media.

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This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US

Baua Electric

The New York and San Francisco-based company is developing and deploying EV charging projects in US cities like New York, Chicago, Detroit, and others this spring. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. Get started here. –ad*