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The development ends a challenging journey, which included several leadership changes, a plummeting share value and short-seller allegations.

Electric vehicle maker Nikola goes bankrupt

Nikola said today it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would pursue a sale of its assets, the latest electric-vehicle maker to stumble after grappling with tepid demand, rapid cash burn and funding challenges.

Business • 19 Feb

17,459 new electric cars were registered last year

Electric Vehicle sales dropped 24% in 2024 - SIMI

The number of new cars bought in 2024 was 121,195, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

Business • 02 Jan

A Volkswagen spokesperson declined to comment on internal plans.

Volkswagen delays launch of Trinity EV further

Volkswagen has pushed back the launch of a new ID.4 model from its next generation Trinity EV project to the early 2030s as part of a reshuffling of plans for the delayed programme, a person close to the company has said.

Business • 13 Aug 24

Xiaomi starts delivering the first of 100,000 EVs ordered

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said today it has received more than 100,000 orders for its first car - a sporty electric vehicle called the SU7 -as it began deliveries.

Business • 03 Apr 24

April Murray, Actavo In-Home Operations Team with Keith Tobin, COO, Actavo In-Home Ireland and Brian Kelly, Group CEO, Actavo.

Actavo launches new EV charge division

Dublin-headquartered Actavo has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) charge division.

Business • 17 Oct 22

Chris Kelly, Director at EasyGo, Ken Murnane, Mayor of Carlow and Oliver Loomes, CEO of eir

Eir and EasyGo install EV charging points in Co Carlow

Eir has installed seven new electric vehicle charging stations in Co Carlow, as part of its partnership with e-mobility service provider EasyGo.

Business • 06 May 22

Offering more fuel-efficient combustion engine cars was key both from a profit perspective and an environmental perspective, Zipse argued

BMW CEO warns against electric-only strategy

BMW Chief Executive Officer Oliver Zipse said companies must be careful not to become too dependent on a select few countries by focusing only on electric vehicles, adding that there was still a market for combustion engine cars.

Business • 14 Apr 22

Cheaper running costs was the main driver for almost 90% of those considering purchasing an EV

Half of motorists considering switching to electric

As fuel costs continue to rise, new data reveals that over half of motorists are considering switching to an electric vehicle.

Business • 29 Mar 22

Kingspan employees Kevin O'Grady, Emmet Carolan, Ciara Maddock, Kevin McCarthy and John Neary

Kingspan moving towards all electric vehicle fleet

Co Cavan-based insulation and building materials manufacturer Kingspan is moving its entire company fleet to electric vehicles and aims to only acquire zero emissions cars by 2025.

Business • 24 Sep 20

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