Hyundai and Mazda among Ireland’s most popular cars
Today is the day when Irish motorists are most likely to consider buying a new car. Research by Carzone has found that the Hyundai Tucson has replaced the Volkswagen Golf as the most popular car. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the most-searched-for electric car, while the Mazda CX-60 takes the…
Sligo Labour Party rep says hybrid model the only fair option for Leaving Cert
A Sligo/Leitrim Labour Party representative is calling on the government to immediately start planning for a hybrid Leaving Certificate so as to provide clarity and certainty for students. Former election candidate Nessa Cosgrove says a survey by the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union showed two-thirds of exam students support a hybrid…
Sales of electric and hybrid private car increases across the north west
Electric and Hybrid private car sales increased across the north west in the first half of this year. While petrol and diesal car sales have declined throughout the country, e-car sales have increased. The figures from the Central Statistics Office show an overall increase in hybrid or electric cars in…
Donegal pilot programme shows benefits of electric and hybrid vehicles
A pilot programme covering parts of Donegal, Sligo, Cavan and Monaghan has found that using electric-powered vehicles both reduces costs and is good for the environment. The Local Link Donegal cleaner transport programme found that changing to hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles could result in a 35% reduction in…