200 Irish Businesses Get To Try Out Electric Vehicles For Free

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:30:53 +0000

Call it the “Luck of the Irish” for some 200 Irish businesses that will be able to participate in a free EV loaner program set up by the Irish government. As part of a goal to have roughly 1 million EVs on Irish roads by 2030, the Irish government is aiming to boost the electrification […]

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29% of New Cars in Ireland Electric, 37% Plugins

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:59:28 +0000

Like in many other European countries, electric car sales are booming in Ireland, but they are booming even more there than is the norm. In September, 36.66% of all new vehicle registrations in the home of leprechauns were plugin vehicle registrations. 29.31% were full electrics and 7.35% were plugin hybrids. Plugin hybrid registrations in the […]

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Half of EU Electric Car Chargers in Just Two Countries!

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:50:51 +0000

I’ve followed the European electric car and EV charger market for a decade. We’ve hosted conferences on EV charging within Europe. Nonetheless, I was shocked to see the figure that just came out from an EU EV charging analysis conducted by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) — “half of all charging points for electric […]

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It’s Boom Times For Wind Power & Green Hydrogen In Ireland

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:53:08 +0000

offshore wind green hydrogen IrelandThe rich wind resources of Ireland are fostering a green hydrogen boom, with green ammonia for good measure.

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50 VinFast Stores Opening In Europe, 800 Electric Double-Deck Buses for Ireland, 2nd Life Batteries to Rickshaws — EV News Today

Credit to Author: EV News Today| Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:17:13 +0000

VinFast stores EuropeAs VinFast announced its plan to open more than 50 stores across France, Germany, and Netherland at EVS35, the Audi Environmental Foundation went into the third project phase with nonprofit startup Nunam on electric rickshaws. Battery modules from Audi e-tron test vehicles are electrifying rickshaws in India. Their target group: women. Rickshaws enable economic participation […]

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How To Get EV Chargers Everywhere

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 14:00:43 +0000

There are many factors to be considered when installing EV charging, but perhaps the most important is the ease of getting electricity to the chosen spot. Many boroughs in inner London are installing chargers in lampposts. It makes sense on streets full of houses without garages. The power is already available and the posts line […]

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15 European Countries Have 15%+ Plugin Vehicle Sales (New Car Sales)

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:10:09 +0000

There are now 15 European countries that have 15% or more of new-car buyers buying plugin electric cars (full electric cars or plugin hybrids). There are 12 European countries that have 10% or more of new-car buyers buying full electric vehicles (BEVs). China also passed those milestones in 2021 (15% plugin vehicle share and 12% […]

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Irish Greenwashing Awards Call Out Misinformation

Credit to Author: Johnna Crider| Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:20:42 +0000

The Irish Greenwashing Awards call out top misinformation spreaders that have been greenwashing and profiting from the climate crisis. Irish EVs is taking a satirical approach to help bring attention to the issue of greenwashing that’s been happening with the fossil fuel industry. In a press release, the consumer advice website said that some of […]

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