Public transport transformation just as critical as million EV target
Every aspect of Ireland’s public transport will come in for significant, often multi-billion-euro investment in the coming decades
Sustainable Transport Special Report
Ireland’s EV charging network in need of a jolt of energy
Even with sagging electric car sales, the network of charging points needs a serious upgrade. How long will we have to wait?
EV purchase slump due to ‘perfect storm’ of charger and pricing problems
Electric car sales have declined by a more than a quarter in a year – what can be done to halt the slide?
Transport emissions: Is Ireland’s 2030 target already off the rails?
Claims that Ireland will miss its 50 per cent transport emissions reductions target by almost half raise the question: what can we do now?
EV battery life concerns remain a barrier for second-hand buyers
But electric vehicle experts say there is a lot of misinformation about batteries and how long they last
Alternative fuels have a key but limited role in energy transition
Use of sustainable biofuels remains relatively small scale and in the coming years their benefits are likely to be felt largely in heavy transport
Cycling: Ireland’s towns explore new avenues to promoting pedal power
Investment in cycling infrastructure and the rise of e-bikes mean it’s easier than ever to get about on two wheels
Will Ireland’s transport emissions shape up for 2030?
Experts see car dependency and inadequate infrastructure as barriers to reaching our ambitious targets
Sustainable transport is coming – just not fast enough
The trends in transport coming down the tracks and what impacts these changes will have on all of us
SUVs: Is the end nigh for Chelsea tractors, despite their popularity?
Reducing the attractiveness of SUVs would make Ireland’s emissions targets easier to reach, experts suggest
Holding off on buying an EV? Beware the sunk cost carbon fallacy
Some see environmental merit in sticking with an old car – they’re wrong, writes Barry McCall
E-scooters: Are they worth it?
Do electric scooters live up to their environmental claims? And are they safe enough?
Goods transport sector bears a heavy environmental load
Are emissions-free HGVs feasible? Yes but at present the infrastructure just isn’t there
Charging ahead: How electric cars will change in the coming years
As we prepare for a mass shift to electric motoring, here’s how the cars we drive will evolve
Consumers want EVs – here’s how to help them get on the road
Plenty can be done to encourage drivers to buy an electric vehicle as their next car
NTA’s plans to connect rural Ireland by public transport
Connecting Ireland plans to give 70 per cent of rural dwellers three return bus journeys a day
Communication is the cornerstone when building a 15-minute city
The ideal urban setting has all the amenities you need within a 15-minute walk or cycle. Are 15-minute cities feasible in Ireland?
EVs put Ireland’s fleet managers in the driving seat
As the electrification of the national fleet accelerates, so too does that of the business fleet
On your bike
Ireland’s cycling infrastructure is getting an overhaul in order to make cycling more convenient and, even more importantly, safer
The cycling dilemma — e-bikes versus push bikes
Electric-bike production creates more greenhouse gases than regular bicycles but do they hold more potential to change the way we travel?
Switching a company fleet to EVs
It can be tricky with cost implications so businesses need to do their research
Charging up Ireland’s EVs
If we want a million electric cars on the road by 2030, how are we going to charge them all?
How do we rate when it comes to public transport use?
Dublin is doing pretty well when compared to other cities of similar size, but the rest of the country needs to catch up
How will we get around in 2030?
Simple solutions vital in the short term to get us out of our cars and decarbonise Ireland’s transport, but big projects still needed
Is hydrogen the fuel of the future?
The gas has its pros and cons as a fuel but is it likely to become mainstream?
Do grants and supports bridge the cost gap for electric vehicles?
There are tax breaks and grants available to buy EVs for both private and commercial use
On the right track: The greening of public transport
National Sustainable Mobility Policy aims for 500,000 additional daily active travel and public transport journeys by 2030
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