The Irish Times

Five potential flashpoints in EU’s ambitious climate change plan

Environmental groups claim target shy, while industry views pace of change as too swift

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 05:25

EU to unveil landmark plan to reduce carbon footprint

Fit for 55 climate change plan aims to reduce emissions by 55% of 1990 levels by 2030

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 08:23

Ireland ‘wildly unlikely’ to meet 7% carbon reduction goal, says economist

‘Extensive Irish commitment to data centres’ could cause cost to consumer, study finds

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 15:27

Derry airport reviews Stansted route options after flybmi collapse

UK airline files for administration citing Brexit uncertainty as one reason for failure

Sun Feb 17 2019 - 08:55

Electric cars a game changer for motor-tax revenue

Up to €5 billion of Government revenue derived from motor transport activity

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 05:51

Invention and prohibition essential to meet Paris climate targets

Road to emission reduction starts with peat burning ban and investment support

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 06:56

Is the proposed ‘smart’ agricultural policy too good to be true?

Analysis: Motive behind climate study admirable but may prove to be wishful thinking

Thu Jul 14 2016 - 13:45

Carbon tax essential for decarbonising our economies

Emissions trading scheme ran aground when recession made permits worthless

Fri Jul 08 2016 - 06:30

New climate group advises raising cost of carbon credits

Climate Change Advisory Council says EU trading scheme not working effectively

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:00

First Drive: Mitsubishi Outlander diesel peeps out from the shadow of its electric brother

Car maker's plugin hybrid will still get all the plaudits and headlines, but the diesel model is now a much improved car

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 01:00

Diesel legislation wars set to drag on

New ‘real-world’ emissions testing will be resisted by worried car-makers

Wed Jun 10 2015 - 06:23

Citroen DS goes for high status but falls short on comfort

DS used to be premium and affordable, now it’s luxury only and still no rival for Audi

Wed May 27 2015 - 01:00

Hydrogen: turning star fuel into car fuel

Car makers are proclaiming a hydrogen revolution, but will it reach these shores?

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 13:13

Paris rolls out car-ban plan

Pre-2001 heavy vehicles the first to be excluded from Parisian roads

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 20:30

Honda CR-V gets new 1.6-litre diesel engine that offers lower motor tax rate

Motorists can now have a 4WD Honda with Band B emissions

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 01:00

Suzuki mixes up Celerio soup

New small car comes with two engines that are, on the surface, identical

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 10:00

Diesels far dirtier than we thought

New research shows real-world exhaust emissions make a mockery of EU regulations

Wed Oct 29 2014 - 01:00

Mercedes will add 10 plug-ins by 2020

Hybrid module slots into all 4x4 and rear-drive models

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 16:30

OECD targets diesel and company cars

Taxes on fuel and corporate benefit need to rise significantly, says agency

Wed Oct 15 2014 - 00:00

Fuel economy claims costing drivers an extra €450 a year at the pumps

The gap between claimed and actual fuel consumption has ballooned in the past decade

Wed Oct 08 2014 - 11:09

Car-makers baulk at stricter economy tests

EU wants tougher fuel consumption tests by 2017

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00

Mini’s new 5-door set to make maximum impact

Mini moves into family motoring market with its first-ever five-door hatchback, a big rival to the Golf

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00