New York International Auto Show returns for the first time since pandemic began
NEW YORK - For the first time in three years, the New York International Auto Show is returning to the Javits Center.
Because of COVID, the auto show has been parked, but this year, it's welcoming back the public.
CBS2's Steve Overmyer got an early glimpse.
For the past 120 years, the New York Auto Show has given us the new and unique, like a concept flying ambulance than can hover over traffic.
This year, it may as well be called the electric auto show, because every company is showcasing electric propulsion.
"I can't tell you how excited I am to see so many EVs on the show floor," said Kyle Suba of Chevrolet. "We're so excited to see that the industry is really embracing electric vehicles and we're all moving in that direction together."
New York City is expanding their electric vehicle fleet. Soon you'll see electric garbage trucks and street sweepers, but you won't hear them. The TLC is adding more Teslas with high-tech interiors.
"What we're doing is a refresh on one of the greatest brands in the world, New York yellow taxis," said Moshe Cohen of Gravity Tech.
The cabs can go nearly two full days on a single charge, and it'll only need 15 minutes to recharge.
Electric cars open us up to a world of computerized interiors, more than just digital dashboards: Augmented reality maps on the windshields and TV-show quality recordings of every moment inside the car.
"As a guy with a young family, we've had so many moments in the car, you know, from the young kids starting to sing that first song to their first words or even a conversation with my older kids," said Andre Hudson of IndieEV.
"And now this can all be captured?" Overmyer said.
"This can all be captured. So that's a really cool aspect," Hudson said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul helped kick off the show's return Wednesday morning.
"When the Javits Center is back, when the Auto Show is back, that is the clearest sign that New York is back. So lets give a round of applause to everyone who held on through some really touch times," Hochul said.
Hochul applauded the electric vehicle industry, announcing that by 2035 all new vehicles sold in the state will be zero emmission.
She says the state is investing $1 billion in electric vehicle infrastructure, including installing electric charging stations at LaGuardia Airport.
From super cars to super cool, the New York International Auto Show will leave enthusiasts satisfied.
It opens to the public Friday and will last through the 24th.
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