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There Will Be More EVs (and NEVs) at the Chicago Auto Show 2026

Key Takeaway

The increasing presence of consumer-ready EVs at major auto shows signals a clear and accelerating trend of electrification in transportation, demanding significant grid infrastructure upgrades and new generation capacity.

AI Summary

  • The Chicago Auto Show 2026 will feature a significant increase in consumer-ready Electric Vehicles (EVs) and New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), indicating accelerating market adoption.
  • This focus on 'electrification pathways' highlights a sustained and growing electricity demand from the transportation sector.
  • Power developers and large power consumers should anticipate growing load profiles and infrastructure needs driven by widespread EV adoption.

Topics

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Article Content

The Chicago Auto Show will return to McCormick Place from February 7 to 16, 2026, with a lineup that underscores the show’s evolving role in the US auto market: less about global debuts and more about consumer-ready vehicles, electrification pathways, and hands-on engagement. The small ratio of pure EVs to ... [continued] The post There Will Be More EVs (and NEVs) at the Chicago Auto Show 2026 appeared first on CleanTechnica .