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<p>Provisional European Union duties of up to 38.1% on imported Chinese-made electric cars are set to kick in by July 4. </p>

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China wants EU to scrap electric car tariff plans by July 4

Both sides set to meet for talks later this week

<p>On top of transferring production of Volvo’s EX30 and EX90 models to Belgium, the carmaker may also move assembly of some Volvo models bound for the UK.</p>

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European countries scramble to attract Chinese electric car investments

<p>Founder of ePower Hugh Hall. Picture: Kevin McFeely</p>

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'There is a huge trust factor': The company taking charge of easing Ireland's EV drivers' range anxiety

Volvo Cars to introduce EV ‘passport’ to track manufacturing materials

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Volvo Cars to introduce EV ‘passport’ to track manufacturing materials

Call for investment in grid amid claims 10% of cheapest renewable electricity lost due to inefficiency

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Call for investment in grid amid claims 10% of cheapest renewable electricity lost due to inefficiency

Volkswagen steers away from electric-car-or-bust strategy that rankled rivals

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Volkswagen steers away from electric-car-or-bust strategy that rankled rivals

'Not enjoyable, batteries a fire risk, not enough charging points': Cork motorists on EVs

'Not enjoyable, batteries a fire risk, not enough charging points': Cork motorists on EVs

Following the sharp decline in electric car sales, the Irish Examiner took to the streets of Cork to get a snapshot of the public mood

Sat, 11 May, 2024

Electric car charging

April sees another sharp drop in EV sales

So far this year, just 9,028 new electric cars have been registered, which is a 19.1% decrease compared to the same period in 2023 - when 11,160 electric cars were registered

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Tesla shares jump as launch of new models brought forward

Tesla shares jump as launch of new models brought forward

The car marker's revenue fell in the first quarter, as it handed over fewer electric vehicles to customers due to slowing demand and intense competition worldwide

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Hand plugging electric charger

Half of Irish drivers willing to make the move to electric or hybrid car, survey shows

Research shows 72% of those who say they prefer to use their car also expressed an openness toward using more environmentally friendly commuting options

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Electric car charging - London

Electricity providers urged to pass on fall in wholesale prices to EV drivers

'We must ensure that the benefits of cost reductions are passed on to consumers, rather than contributing to inflated profits for charging companies,' senator said

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

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Electric vehicle sales ‘stuck in the mud’ as industry calls for reversal of subsidy cuts

Market share of purely electric vehicles stalls at 13%

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

John Whelan: Ireland has much to lose from China trade spats

John Whelan: Ireland has much to lose from China trade spats

The trade surplus with China, normally a blessing, may now be a cause for concern as the EU, with the US, ramps up rhetoric on potential security threats from over-reliance on Chinese trade

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Preparations Ahead Of Munich Motor Show

China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s most popular electric vehicle maker

China’s BYD bills itself as the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of. It might need a different tagline soon. The automaker is poised to surpass Tesla as the new worldwide leader in fully electric vehicle sales.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Plans to establish hundreds of car-share and bike-share hubs

Plans to establish hundreds of car-share and bike-share hubs

Eamon Ryan says Government has plans to develop 200 mobility hubs by 2027 at a cost of €40m, drawn down from climate fund

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

British Irish Council summit

Varadkar to outline Irish climate and emissions targets at Cop28

Government cut in grants for solar panels from January described as 'extremely disappointing' by the industry

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

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Car sales rise across Europe with electric vehicles accounting for 15% of total

Years of supply-chain disruptions have left Europe’s car market with high order banks that have buoyed sales as the economic outlook weakened

Tue, 21 Nov, 2023

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Renault gears up for €10bn electric car venture

Albertina Torsoli After clearing up record losses and a toxic partnership, Renault chief executive Luca de Meo is preparing his biggest bet on taking the French carmaker through the electric car transformation.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Drivers to be given insight into EV driving at Cork event

Drivers to be given insight into EV driving at Cork event

EV information day to take place in Tramore Valley Park from 1pm on Saturday

Wed, 08 Nov, 2023

Electric car charging - London

Cars run on e-fuel would emit five times more carbon dioxide than electric vehicles

EU called on not to give in to pressure from major car manufacturers to water down its transport targets

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

Electric car charging - London

Motor industry seeks Budget extension of EV incentives

SIMI wants a continuation of SEAI grants and VRT relief, and an extension of benefit-in-kind reliefs for three more years

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

EPA: Boom in sales of EVs fails to halt rise in transport emissions

EPA: Boom in sales of EVs fails to halt rise in transport emissions

Some 19% of new car registrations in 2022 were electric, with 72,000 EVs overall on Irish roads

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

BYD Atto 3 review: No spicy drive in this Chinese takeaway

BYD Atto 3 review: No spicy drive in this Chinese takeaway

The Atto 3 from Chinese manufacturer BYD won’t stand out from the crowd in term of external styling but the interior design is full of innovation and freshness

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

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Government target of 950,000 EVs by 2030 branded 'nonsensical'

The Government's strategy to have 950,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on the road by 2030 is "nonsensical" without the removal of barriers in the secondhand UK market, a leading expert has said. Editor of IrishEVs.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2023

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Electric cars sales drive new registrations in June before incentives reduce

Buyers availed of full SEAI grant of €5,000 before reduction to €3,500 from July I, industry body says

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: Self-driving cars are a dangerous dream

Not so long ago, the prospect of self-driving cars seemed a pipedream existing only in the realm of science fiction

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Sarah Harte: Today’s mood music may be more optimistic than you’d think

Sarah Harte: Today’s mood music may be more optimistic than you’d think

Sometimes focusing on the headlines can provoke the feeling that the human race is in terminal decline

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan

Majority of electric car buyers say they wouldn't go back to petrol or diesel

Fuel and maintenance cost savings are a big factor in electric vehicle loyalty says an industry expert

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Germany's powerful motor industry could put brakes on EU climate goals

Germany's powerful motor industry could put brakes on EU climate goals

German attempts to block EU legislation phasing out all internal combustion engines in cars by 2035 and the fudge of allowing e-fuels to continue to be used could shred critical climate targets

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

Irish Government announcement on defence forces funding

Eamon Ryan: Tardy Bord Pleanála decisions making key project delivery 'painfully slow'

Transport Minister told Oireachtas Climate Committee that 'all public transport projects are in an uncertain timeline' because of planning board's ability to deliver decisions in a timely manner

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Environment experts hit out at proposed delay to switch to electric vehicles

Environment experts hit out at proposed delay to switch to electric vehicles

Proposed compromise to allow cars powered by e-fuels beyond 2035 'just the latest in a long line of delaying tactics and technologies that are completely at odds with the urgent actions that we need to take in the face of the climate crisis'

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Volvo XC40 EV review: High-quality crossover SUV delivers in every respect

Volvo XC40 EV review: High-quality crossover SUV delivers in every respect

Volvo’s XC40 has been around for five years — from the initial petrol and diesel options to a PHEV version and now this — the fully electric version

Mon, 23 Jan, 2023

Kia Niro EV review: a decent car but offers zero driving pleasure

Kia Niro EV review: a decent car but offers zero driving pleasure

The look of the all-new Kia Niro EV brings it right into line with the EV6 and Sportage models, it also has a glossy new interior and a bunch of new tech, but alas, poor ride and handling

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

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China set to take on world in electric car sales as exports surge

Of the 1.8m EVs sold in Europe in the first three quarters of this year, 11% came from Chinese carmakers, up from 2% in 2020

Thu, 15 Dec, 2022

Demand growing across Europe for electric vehicles from China

Demand growing across Europe for electric vehicles from China

Country has the largest EV industry in the world, with companies like BYD now able to take on Elon Musk's Tesla for the label as the world's biggest EV maker

Mon, 05 Dec, 2022

Irish Examiner view: EV decision suggests Ireland's transport policies are in a muddle

Irish Examiner view: EV decision suggests Ireland's transport policies are in a muddle

Policymakers seem unsure which way to turn, given the plan to hike the cost of public electric vehicle charging

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Volkswagen electric plan to overtake Tesla runs into trouble

Volkswagen electric plan to overtake Tesla runs into trouble

Key battery car project may be pushed back from 2026 towards end of decade as new software will not be ready in time

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

Electric car terms: What do I need to know?

Electric car terms: What do I need to know?

We’re going to be taking a look through some of the key EV terms that you really need to know

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

Cupra Born review: Entirely predictable but very well executed

Cupra Born review: Entirely predictable but very well executed

The Cupra Born’s interior gives the car a premium feel and there is plenty of innovation. But SEAT had a chance to put a stamp on the electric scene with this car and did not really take it.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Outcry as family bus firm serving rural Waterford folds

Outcry as family bus firm serving rural Waterford folds

Drop in passenger numbers since Covid, increasing fuel costs, and need for investment in EVs made it 'unsustainable' for company to keep operating

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Just three of the Government's ministerial cars are electric or hybrid vehicles

Just three of the Government's ministerial cars are electric or hybrid vehicles

Despite a policy favouring electric vehicles, most of the fleet of cars used by ministers are still run on diesel

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

BMW i4 review: A blast to drive, but more coming

BMW i4 review: A blast to drive, but more coming

The electric BMW i4 is similar to an electric version of the 4 Series Grand Coupe.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Electric cars

Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars – the pros and cons explained

Jack Evans looks at the positives and negatives of different electrified vehicle types.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

How do you maintain an electric vehicle? 6 key things to keep in mind

How do you maintain an electric vehicle? 6 key things to keep in mind

EVs don’t require as much upkeep generally – but there are still some important things to know, says Jack Evans

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Mercedes-EQ, EQB 300 4MATIC // Press Test Drive, Stuttgart 2021

Mercedes-EQ, EQB 300 4MATIC // Press Test Drive, Stuttgart 2021

Mercedes EQB 300 review: Plus points for an electric seven-seater SUV

The Mercedes EQB 300 is the electrified version of the seven-seater GLB SUV; it’s quite practical and the interior includes Mercedes’ impressive MBUX infotainment system

Sat, 16 Jul, 2022

Ecology friendly electric car charging station road sign

Electric truck maker Nikola aims to deliver 500 vehicles

The company was working to pay a $125m (€110m) penalty to settle a charge against its founder

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Consumer Reports Auto Reliability

Electric vehicle sales outpace those of diesel cars in Europe for the first time

Electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid sales eclipsed those of diesel cars in Europe last month, with Tesla, Renault Zoe, and Dacia Spring proving popular with motorists across the continent.

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

Akio Toyoda

Toyota pledges to offer range of 30 fully electric vehicles by 2030

The maker of the Prius hybrid, Lexus luxury models and Mirai fuel cell car wants to offer various options, Mr Toyoda said

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Elon Musk Stock Sale

Tesla value falls below magical $1tn milestone as Musk's antics fuel share sell-off

Twitter spat between Bernie Sanders and Elon Musk precedes drop of 4.5% in the electric car manufacturer's shares

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

Drive to electric cars continues but Dacia Sandero overtakes Golf for Europe's top slot

Drive to electric cars continues but Dacia Sandero overtakes Golf for Europe's top slot

However, SUVs recorded their highest ever monthly market share in Europe during July

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021