Major deal on electric cars
Friday, 3 April 2009 20:00
Car manufacturer Renault-Nissan is to sign a deal with the Government later today, on bringing its electric vehicles to the Irish market.
The Government wants 250,000 cars and vans, or 10% of vehicles, to be electric within a decade.
The Government objective of introducing electric cars to the Irish market has been well-publicised, as well as its commitment to provide tax incentives for making the switch.
The hope is that by boosting renewable energies, like wind, and improving the electricity grid the introduction of electric cars will lead to a significant drop in carbon emissions in the transport sector.
To achieve that goal, Minister for Energy Eamon Ryan will sign a deal with car maker Renault-Nissan on providing vehicles to Ireland both for business and the private user.
The ESB is to provide a network of recharging points, while allowing people to recharge their vehicles at night at cheaper rates.
Other car manufacturers will be watching closely to see how today's deal impacts on their business plans.
