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A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular plug-in hybrid, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two-thirds (68 per cent) plug their car in every single day and 90 per cent charge their vehicles at least two to three times per week. This certainly runs counter to the myth that plug-in hybrids are only driven by people looking to lower their tax bills and are never actually plugged in.

The move towards electric vehicles and hybrids is growing at pace, according to a new report.

A new study carried out by University College Dublin academics has revealed that in typical Irish commuting conditions, Toyota’s hybrid powertrain system drives in zero emissions mode (ZEV) for significantly more than half (62 per cent ) of the time and more than 40 per cent of the distance covered.

Renault Ireland powered up and showcased its impressive ZE range at the recent SEAI Energy Show in Dublin.

Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show new electric vehicle registrations continue to grow. Aa total of 1,437 EVs have been registered so far this year, surpassing the total number of EVs registered for the whole of 2018 (1,233).

The transition to Electric vehicles (EVs) is being made easier thanks to a range of Government supports, Longford/Westmeath TD, Peter Burke has noted. However, Deputy Burke highlighted that more will need to be added by the ESB if we are to meet our European obligations.

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is being made easier thanks to a range of Government supports, Minister Ciaran Cannon has said.

The Toyota ‘Hybrid Roadshow’ is to visit Joe Lynch & Sons garage in Baylough, Athlone from 4pm-8pm on Wednesday, January 23.

Irish motorists are now more open to switching to electric and hybrid cars according to the most recent report.

Irish motorists are now more open to switching to electric and hybrid cars according to the most recent report.