The cost of charging an electric vehicle at ESB public charge points is to rise by as much as 67 per cent from December 20th, having already risen by up to 47 per cent in May.

Apollo Tyres has launched the Vredestein Quatrac Pro EV, an all-season tyre specially developed for electric and hybrid vehicles. It is said to be characterised above all by a significantly lower rolling resistance and better driving comfort with a lower noise level.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan’s latest drive to reduce our dependence on cars is a ‘pipe-dream’ that ignores the reality of family life, a senior motor industry chief claims.

Ireland has been ranked joint lowest of 13 European countries in terms of readiness to make a renewable energy transition.

Renault Trucks is showing the design of its two all-electric heavy-duty trucks, the E-Tech T and E-Tech C, and has opened reservations for both models.