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Charging infrastructure will stay ahead of electric car demand, promises Minister Ryan

A Government minister has vowed that Ireland’s charging infrastructure would stay ahead of the rapidly rising demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs), as the views from the public are sought on Minister Eamon Ryan unveiled the Department of Transport’s ...

31 Mar 2022 at 17:02

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How many electric cars were sold in Leitrim last year?

Approx 29 electric vehicles were sold to Leitrim people in 2021. The Government released data that 29 EV purchase grants went to new car owners in the county. Of these new BEV car owners 22 applied and recieved a grant for a home charger. There ...

22 Jan 2022 at 13:00

Motoring

World’s first hotel powered by electric cars is set to open

A hotel powered exclusively by electric cars is set to welcome its first guests later this month. Said to be a world first, Hotel Hyundai is a response to the cost-of-living crisis, with power from the South Korean firm’s electric cars being ...

06 Oct 2022 at 13:09

National News

Calls for motorists considering a new car to 'go electric'

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is calling on motorists in the market for a new, or used, car to seriously consider making the change to an electric vehicle (EV). According to SEAI, private cars, running on petrol and ...

29 Nov 2021 at 12:00

National News

Majority of drivers 'wont buy a petrol or diesel car again'

A majority of drivers say they won't buy diesel and petrol cars cars again, opting for hybrid or electric models instead, an AA Ireland survey has found. Of the 8,241 drivers surveyed, many said that their next vehicle would not be a ...

10 Nov 2021 at 15:41

Govt minister admits electric cars still 'not affordable' for many

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Electric cars still 'not affordable' for many - Govt minister admits

A member of the government has acknowledged that buying an electric vehicle is currently “not affordable” for many people. A target of one million EVs on the road by 2030 has previously been set. In Budget 2022, the government ...

13 Oct 2021 at 13:47

Motoring

“Investment in ‘fast-charge’ electric vehicle charge points are essential to support tourism in the north west” says Sligo-Leitrim TD

Local TD, Sinn Féin Deputy, Martin Kenny, has written to Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon and Donegal councils to ask for an outline of their plans regarding the installation of the car charging points in the area. This follows on ...

17 Aug 2021 at 09:21

National News

'Make your voice heard' - Public consultation on electric vehicle infrastructure opens

The Irish public is being invited to have their say on the delivery of electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan today (Thursday May 5) launched the online public consultation ...

05 May 2022 at 13:17

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New car sales up in Leitrim

There was an increase in new car sales this year in Leitrim and Sligo as well as all over the country it was revealed after the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) recently released their official 232 new vehicle ...

05 Aug 2023 at 17:00

National News

Sales of electric cars surge but car market yet to return to pre-pandemic levels

Electric car sales are up by almost 50% on the same time last year, latest industry figures show. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official 231 new vehicle registrations statistics ...

03 Apr 2023 at 14:50

National News

Car sales on the rise as drivers opt for electric over diesel

The number of new cars licensed in August 2023 increased by 2,386 vehicles - up 27% - when compared with August 2022, with a significant swing towards electric cars. Latest figures from the Central Statistics ...

11 Sept 2023 at 14:36

National News

Electric car sales double in first five months of year

Over one fifth of new cars sold so far this year were either electric or plug-in hybrid models. Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that in the first five months of 2022, 21% of all ...

08 Jun 2022 at 13:24

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