- According to RTé, latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry have revealed that over 15,000 new electric vehicles have been sold so far this year, down over 25% on the same period last year. The Volkswagen ID.4 has been the top selling new EV model so far this year, followed by the Tesla Model 3. https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2024/0902/1467934-new-electric-vehicle-sales-down-over-25-so-far-this-year/
- Reported by The Irish Times off the back of SIMI’s recent figures, officials are calling for increased State support for the uptake of EV’s in Ireland. Measures such as an increase in grants and improved infrastructure can aid a successful transition into EV usage across the country. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2024/09/03/if-electric-vehicles-are-the-future-additional-state-support-is-required/
- The Irish Times reports that an analysis by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland has warned that the move to less carbon-intensive economy is “not happening fast enough”, and that significant additional investment in wind, solar and other renewable sources is needed if the State is to hit its 2030 climate targets. The report states that “under the EU’s binding Renewable Energy Directive, Ireland needs to achieve a Res-overall result of 43% by 2030”. https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2024/09/03/more-than-four-fifths-of-state-energy-supply-still-via-fossil-fuels-despite-increased-use-of-renewables/
- According to Galway Bay FM, the sale of new electric vehicles in Galway is down 40% on last year. Since January, there were 447 new electric car registrations – that’s compared to 754 from January-August in 2023. https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/sale-of-new-evs-down-40-in-galway/
- The BBC has reported that despite UK unrest, the House of Commons has confirmed that the recent cuts to winter fuel payments will not be reversed- “about 10 million pensioners not receiving pension credit will lose the payment of up to ￡300 from mid-September”. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c785lg1nwlno
- Further reports on the SEAI’s recent figures by the Irish Farmers Journal show that Ireland’s energy remains fossil fuel dependent, with 83% coming from this source. In addition to this, Ireland used 4.4% more electricity than last year, with the total increase due to the establishment of data centres. https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/83-of-irelands-energy-still-comes-from-fossil-fuels-seai-833819
