The Press Release:
With a host of innovations and fresh new experiences for potential car buyers, the New York Auto Show has big plans to excite and educate attendees on the benefits of driving electric with a major ‘Electric Test Fest’ that will take up two-thirds of the Show’s lower level. The Show opens to the public April 15-24 (press days: April 13 &14) at the fully-expanded Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
With an enormous indoor track, attendees will have the opportunity to ride in a wide range of electric vehicles including new models from Chevrolet, Kia, Nissan, Volvo, and EV start-ups INDI from California and Vietnam’s VinFast. In addition, Ford and Hyundai will incorporate EV test tracks into their own displays on the main show floor so consumers can take a ride in even more electrics.
The New York Auto Show will feature nearly an entire level of the convention center dedicated to plug-in electric vehicles, charging solutions, and consumer awareness programs. Also on Level 1 of the Javits Center, attendees will be able to explore 3-wheeled and 2-wheeled electric vehicles.
“Today, we see a future that is electric and the New York Auto Show is once again at the leading edge of the process by which potential car buyers come to understand, desire, and ultimately purchase, the incredible products that the automobile industry has to offer.”
— Mark Schienberg, New York Auto Show President
INDOOR TEST TRACKS:
The Show’s all-new indoor multi-brand EV Test Track will give consumers an opportunity to experience a wide range of electric vehicles on a ‘green’ themed track built to feel like a drive in the country. Professional drivers will demonstrate the vehicles’ many attributes including quick acceleration, quiet ride and numerous high-tech features while charging partners will highlight the simplicity of EV ownership through a series of informative displays.
The special Electric Test Fest will host more than two dozen companies as well as home, mobile, and curbside charging partners committed to consumer education and EV adoption. The exhibit will be sponsored in part by Con Edison, Charge NY, New York Power Authority, NYSERDA and JD Power.
PROMOTING ELECTRICS IN THE COMMUNITY:
Local franchised new car dealers are in place, excited and ready to sell electric vehicles. They are currently investing millions in EV infrastructure and training to support the growing consumer demand for battery powered cars and trucks. GNYADA, organizers of the New York Auto Show, has been steadfast in its support of electrification and recently held a ride-and-drive event for legislators to educate and encourage those who seek to embrace electrics and support the statewide infrastructure projects that are needed to speed up their adoption.
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Piercing Ken Thoughts: This sounds kinda cool to me and as I mentioned in the previous press release that I shared HERE, I’ve been attending this event as a member of the media for a couple of years now. Before then I used to look at the automobile dealers that were coming and seeing if they had ticket giveaways. Hmm, that gets me to thinking that maybe I can do a ticket giveaway on this site like I do over on the PiercingMetal website but I digress. I’ve done a few quick test drives with the Jeep and Toyota folks and now with this new initiative maybe I will look into doing more the next time around since it could be fun. It might even be more good content for the Official Piercing Ken YouTube Channel. In my previous NYIAS post I shared a fun photo gallery video and I am going to do that again since we’d love our audience to support this side of the creative fence. Please subscribe, click the notification bell and like or leave a comment on the video. This particular channel is super long overdue so I’ve a lot of traction to make up for and only you can help me with that. Wrapping up I wonder what you think about this EV Test Track. Chime in down below in the comments section and I will see you next time.
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