Data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows that 24% of all new cars sold in Ireland during the first three months of this year, can plug into the electric car charging network.

New research from Alphabet (GB) has revealed that despite wanting to start the transition to electrified vehicles (EVs), 45% of fleet managers citing a lack of time or expertise needed to take the necessary first steps.

Russian state-owned manufacturer Almaz-Antey may start producing electric cars at Toyota’s (7203.T) former production site in St Petersburg, Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov said on Wednesday, according to the RIA news agency.

Electric vehicles are under increasing scrutiny from safety experts over the risks they pose in a crash, because of their incredible weight and power.

Economic theory works. Lowering prices does result in higher demand: Just look at Tesla’s first- quarter U.S. market share.