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State’s scheme to help taxi drivers switch to EVs paused amid record demand
Grants of up to €25,000 have been available in recent years for taxi, hackney and limousine operators who wish to buy electric vehicles
Porsche warns of profits threat ahead of US tariffs
US is car maker’s largest market but it has no manufacturing base and imports its cars
EV latest: Smart styling and competitive pricing give Xpeng’s G6 the X factor
Xpeng may be another unknown brand but the G6 has enough to make you sit up and take notice
Toyota favours slow and steady approach in electric vehicle market
Recent changes to the EU’s emissions plan cited as reasons why the Japanese firm prefers to work at its own pace
Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast charging
This e-tron will find itself playing second sales fiddle to the one with diesel and hybrid engines, which seems insane
Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range
Aceman proves that tactile motoring fun can mix with battery power, but there’s just not enough range to enjoy yourself
Five ways to slash Ireland’s looming multi-billion euro climate fines
Two advisory councils outline gross failures to face up to climate realities
EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Cost of our climate inaction laid bare in new report
State at bottom of EU league table in terms of per capita emissions gap, notes report
EU eases emissions rules on petrol cars to help industry
Fines for failing to meet CO₂ targets will only be levied in 2027 in recognition of slow EV take-up
How Donald Trump ripped up US climate action plans
At a Time of Climate Crisis: The US president has been making false and misleading claims on wind energy for nearly a decade
Driving my Tesla in Ireland sometimes feels like wearing a red Maga hat
Musk-shame made me pause the day I completed my Tesla purchase. But any negativity I’ve felt since then is not based on genuine reaction to my car - it has more to do with my skewed social media bubble
Kia doubles down on electric cars being the future
Kia reveals its new EV4, an upcoming EV2 small crossover and an array of new all-electric commercial vehicles
Irish Tesla owners: How do you feel about your car as Elon Musk makes the headlines?
Have your say: Sales of the electric car across Europe almost halved in January
Opel Grandland: Can this surprisingly impressive EV crossover lure Irish buyers back?
Family crossover SUV may be entering a crowded market, but its pricing will help it stand out
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Just 17% of Irish people believe State should phase out all fossil fuels, survey shows
On electric vehicles, 44% of adults indicate no intention to switch in next five years, notes KPMG report
Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than one
Latest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3
EV home charging pilot fails to address critical issue
Concern to persist among motorists about switch to EVs in absence of comprehensive fast–charger network
EV Q&A: Pilot scheme aims to connect drivers with people willing to rent use of private chargers
If homeowners rent out charging points when they are not in use, it will take pressure off the network and make things easier for all
With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise you
Prices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pockets
Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeover
New hybrid SUV is neatly styled but lacks pizzazz. Dacia looms large in its mirrors
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Department of Transport strongly backs Dublin Airport expansion and easing of passenger gap
Transport docs
How will Elon Musk’s business empire benefit from his relationship with Trump?
The world’s richest man now holds huge sway over its most powerful leader — and the US government
Number of new plug-in hybrid private cars licensed in January doubles
There were a total of 22,484 new private cars registered in January overall, which represented an increase of 8%
Power demand set to accelerate in a ‘new era of electricity’
Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027
‘The motor industry is changing, but we’re here to stay’: BMW Ireland’s boss on EVs, innovation and the road ahead
Helen Westby is steering the premium brand on the bumpy road to electric cars, digital sales and new Chinese competitors
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUV
More new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in development
Storm Éowyn is a reminder why we need more EVs and fewer Sitka spruce trees
It makes no sense to put public money into a forest that is going to be blown down again in 10, 20 or 30 years' time
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BYD’s Atto 2 will shake up the EV market, but don’t expect it to be lots of fun
New compact EV will be taking on the likes of Jeep Avenger, Opel Frontera and Renault Captur in the small SUV sector
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