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<p>China's Ministry of Commerce announced the opening of an anti-dumping investigation into certain dairy products imported from the EU.</p>

economy

John Whelan: Trade tensions threaten Ireland's booming exports

The escalating trade rhetoric can easily degenerate into a full-blown trade war, ranging across many industries and creating chaos along the supply chain form Ireland to China

It is feared the move could spark a trade war (AP)

world

China files WTO complaint against EU over tariffs on electric vehicles

<p>There is likely to be an 18-month delay from private contractors in the roll out of new electric vehicle chargers across Cork and Kerry.</p>

munster

Concern at 18-month delay in roll out of electric vehicle fast chargers across Cork and Kerry

Greenhouse gas emissions

news

Decline in Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions not enough to hit targets

Tesla Service Centers as the Automaker Can't Overcome Australian Hostility to Electric Cars

companies

Tesla Ireland profits double as carmaker enjoys record revenues of €143m

Electric car plugged in outside house

companies

EU revises tariff rates set to hit EVs from China

Electric car charging - London

European car sales drop in May as drivers wait for cheaper EVs

High prices have become a major obstacle to EV growth in Europe after countries ceased or pared back subsidies

Thu, 20 Jun, 2024

AI safety summit

Elon Musk's $56bn pay package leaves Tesla facing deeper challenges

The apparent approval by Tesla shareholders of Musk's controversial $56bn (€52bn) pay package gave its shares a boost, but the electric vehicle-maker still faces bigger challenges

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

European countries scramble to attract Chinese electric car investments

European countries scramble to attract Chinese electric car investments

Meanwhile, Volvo has started to shift manufacturing of Chinese-made electric vehicles to Belgium as the EU prepares to impose tariffs on China-made EVs, according to reports

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Elementary school children bored in classroom

Irish Examiner view: Schools should not have to deal with the eTender system

The free schoolbooks scheme puts the responsibility on schools to organise their purchase — so they have to abide by onerous EU procurement and tendering rules

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Offshore Wind Farm

Bursts of free power raise red flags for green tech investors

The UK, Italy, and Ireland are the top three markets for storage investment

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Eastbourne, Sussex, UK. 18th June 2019. Eastbourne Pier became the focal point for a lightning storm that saw over 1,000 strikes

EPA predicts Ireland will miss its emissions targets by a wide margin

Even if all the Government’s climate action plans are fulfilled, Ireland would only achieve a reduction of 29% in its emissions by 2030, despite the Climate Act's target of 51%

Mon, 27 May, 2024

Baptism

Letters to the Editor: Survivors of Church of Ireland home dismayed by Synod baptism vote

Former Westbank Orphanage residents seek intervention of Taoiseach GAA fans dismayed over pay-per-view for Cork-Limerick match

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Cork plans up to 700 public EV chargers by 2030

Cork plans up to 700 public EV chargers by 2030

The charging pools will be based in publicly managed car parks, publicly controlled lands, in private retail car parks, and in community car parks attached to sports grounds or churches.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2024

Hand plugging electric charger

Half of Irish drivers willing to make the move to electric or hybrid car, survey shows

Research shows 72% of those who say they prefer to use their car also expressed an openness toward using more environmentally friendly commuting options

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

Electric Car Charging Stations - London

Honda and Nissan agree to work together on developing electric vehicles

Nissan and Honda have said they will work together on developing electric vehicles and auto intelligence technology to pool resources in a sector where Japanese carmakers have fallen behind.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Electric car charging - London

Electricity providers urged to pass on fall in wholesale prices to EV drivers

'We must ensure that the benefits of cost reductions are passed on to consumers, rather than contributing to inflated profits for charging companies,' senator said

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Vienna 2023

Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Vienna 2023

Mercedes warns electric cars will remain expensive for some time amid cooling demand

High living and borrowing costs slowing demand

Thu, 22 Feb, 2024

Electric car charging - London

EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up

With a void, start-ups and householders are renting out charges to electric vehicle owners with no driveways — but we need a sustainable solution

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

Electric car power charging, Charging technology, Clean energy filling technology.

Letters to the Editor: We're glad we prevailed over EV anxiety

One reader responds to Colin Sheridan's column about electric vehicles, while others consider issues including social media, the forthcoming referenda, and power-sharing in the North

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Stormont Assembly

Letters to the Editor: Replace the big parties if they collapse the North's institutions

John Cushnahan says power-sharing must be put on a firmer footing, while other readers consider topics including student accommodation, EV charging infrastructure, and the forthcoming referenda

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicle sales ‘stuck in the mud’ as industry calls for reversal of subsidy cuts

Market share of purely electric vehicles stalls at 13%

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

Tesla needs to win over everyday buyers for its next phase of growth

Tesla needs to win over everyday buyers for its next phase of growth

The two models that have accounted for about 97% of the company’s deliveries — the Model 3 and Model Y — were first launched in 2017 and 2020

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

FILE PHOTO Authorities say the volume of goods coming into Ireland from the UK has dropped to 50% since Brexit END

John Whelan: Road freight emissions are coming under EU scrutiny

Emissions from trucks, buses, and coaches have become a key target of the EU Council of Ministers.

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Tesla dials back expectations as Elon Musk sees storm ahead

Tesla dials back expectations as Elon Musk sees storm ahead

Years of rapid expansion at Tesla are colliding with rising interest rates and more cost-conscious consumers

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

'The maths doesn't stack up': EV owner says budget offers no incentive to switch

'The maths doesn't stack up': EV owner says budget offers no incentive to switch

Responding to Budget 2024, climate activist and EV enthusiast Tom Spencer said: 'In one year alone, we spent as much on climate destruction as we will on fixing it'

Tue, 10 Oct, 2023

Europe Coalition Building

Olaf Scholz dismisses fears of EV trade war with China

German chancellor made a strong case for globalised markets as the EU probes state subsidies of China's EV manufacturers

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

SUVs would be sixth largest carbon emitter if they were a country, Dáil committee told

SUVs would be sixth largest carbon emitter if they were a country, Dáil committee told

Cars are now 300kg heavier than they were since the beginning of the century, which is a problem for emissions, pedestrian safety, and road infrastructure, expert says

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Joe Biden

Letters to the Editor: Retiring ageing and dud politicians

One reader suggests political candidates could be tested for mental competence, while others consider issues including neutrality, the cost of EVs, and insurance for cyclists

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Electric car charging - London

Motor industry seeks Budget extension of EV incentives

SIMI wants a continuation of SEAI grants and VRT relief, and an extension of benefit-in-kind reliefs for three more years

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Chinese EV makers heed rallying call to unite and overtake Tesla

Chinese EV makers heed rallying call to unite and overtake Tesla

Competitors take to Weibo to hail Byd's video calling on China to 'demolish the old legends' and achieve world-class car brands

Fri, 11 Aug, 2023

BMW injects more into electric cars but 'too soon' to call end of combustion engines

BMW injects more into electric cars but 'too soon' to call end of combustion engines

'No indication the world is renouncing combustion engine vehicles', chief executive said

Thu, 03 Aug, 2023

Covid-19 pandemic inquiry

British government vows to stick to petrol car sales ban to calm investors

Housing secretary Michael Gove said timeline of 2030 for ban was guaranteed

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Finance minister says Government has no plans to tax cars by weight in the short-term

Finance minister says Government has no plans to tax cars by weight in the short-term

Michael McGrath said TSG strategy papers published this week were advisory and did not have any “political input”.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

Construction industry

Tax group recommends no drop in construction Vat, warns about falling motor tax take

Ireland’s past experience with tax incentives in the residential property sector strongly suggests the need for a 'cautionary stance', and any reduction in the vat rate could be used by contractors to 'improve their cash flow'

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

EPA: Boom in sales of EVs fails to halt rise in transport emissions

EPA: Boom in sales of EVs fails to halt rise in transport emissions

Some 19% of new car registrations in 2022 were electric, with 72,000 EVs overall on Irish roads

Fri, 14 Jul, 2023

Electric vehicle chargepoints

Used cars still almost double pre-pandemic prices

New report shows car price inflation is finally beginning to slow, but reveals prices are still 79% higher than before covid-19

Thu, 13 Jul, 2023

Electric car plugged in outside house

Electric cars sales drive new registrations in June before incentives reduce

Buyers availed of full SEAI grant of €5,000 before reduction to €3,500 from July I, industry body says

Mon, 03 Jul, 2023

Electric vehicles

Germany earmarks €900m in subsidies for e-charging points

Germany is to earmark up to €900m in subsidies to expand electric-vehicle charging stations for households and companies, the transport ministry has said.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2023

Close-up of car exhaust pipe

SUV sales 'cancelling out' emissions benefits of EVs

Increasingly popular sports utility vehicles 20% more polluting than a regular car

Wed, 03 May, 2023

Sarah Harte: Today’s mood music may be more optimistic than you’d think

Sarah Harte: Today’s mood music may be more optimistic than you’d think

Sometimes focusing on the headlines can provoke the feeling that the human race is in terminal decline

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Electric vehicles charging costs

Demand soars for second-hand high-end electric vehicles

Donedeal also found that the vast majority of EV owners plan to stick with electric once they have driven their first one

Tue, 21 Feb, 2023

Irish Examiner view: EV decision suggests Ireland's transport policies are in a muddle

Irish Examiner view: EV decision suggests Ireland's transport policies are in a muddle

Policymakers seem unsure which way to turn, given the plan to hike the cost of public electric vehicle charging

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Mature Woman Attaching Charging Cable To Environmentally Friendly Zero Emission Electric Car At Home

Lack of public chargers is the main barrier putting drivers off switching to an EV – report

Range anxiety — where motorists fear they will run out of power before they can reach another charging point — is putting off potential EV drivers

Mon, 07 Nov, 2022

Electric car terms: What do I need to know?

Electric car terms: What do I need to know?

We’re going to be taking a look through some of the key EV terms that you really need to know

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

Florida To Join California As Leader In Reducing Carbon Emissions

Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 welcomed by environmental groups

Move hailed as 'good news' for motorists, with the prices of zero emissions cars to be cheaper and more affordable

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Cupra Born review: Entirely predictable but very well executed

Cupra Born review: Entirely predictable but very well executed

The Cupra Born’s interior gives the car a premium feel and there is plenty of innovation. But SEAT had a chance to put a stamp on the electric scene with this car and did not really take it.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Electric Car Charging Stations - London

Sustainability body introduces scheme to encourage firms to use electric vehicles

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland said it will be a demand-led scheme, with one vehicle per company, if enough businesses register their interest. It is up to the businesses themselves to insure the vehicles

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

RAC survey

Irish Examiner view: We must plan to get value from our EVs

Spiralling cost of energy has placed an added burden on the cost of electric vehicles

Tue, 04 Oct, 2022

Outcry as family bus firm serving rural Waterford folds

Outcry as family bus firm serving rural Waterford folds

Drop in passenger numbers since Covid, increasing fuel costs, and need for investment in EVs made it 'unsustainable' for company to keep operating

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022