Ireland Sets Goal of 10% EVs by 2020
30 January 2009
Late last year, the government of Ireland set a target of 10% of all vehicles in the transport fleet to be powered by electricity by 2020. This will represent some 250,000 cars on Irish roads over the next 12 years.
The Electric Vehicles plan includes:
Tax incentives for business to purchase electric vehicles Businesses can write off 100% of the cost of purchase against tax under the Accelerated Capital Allowance Scheme.
A €1 million project by Sustainable Energy Ireland to research, develop and demonstrate of vehicles nationally.
Assistance for individuals purchasing electric vehicles – publication of a “Buyer’s Guide” and a “Cost of Ownership Calculator” by Sustainable Energy Ireland.
Establishment of a National Task Force which will examine infrastructure options for national roll-out of electric vehicles, including street charging
The Irish Government is signalling its intentions to national and international players that Ireland is ‘open for business’. We are positioning ourselves as a centre for electric vehicles. The Government expects considerable international investment to emanate from this plan.
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A great goal: Cut Global Whining 80% by 2020.
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Posted by: The Goracle | 30 January 2009 at 09:06 AM
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An ideal goal: Cut Global Whining 80% by 2020.
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Posted by: The Goracle | 30 January 2009 at 09:12 AM
Like every non-hypocritical nihilist, you should start with yourself.
Posted by: Engineer-Poet | 30 January 2009 at 08:41 PM
But some are PAID for global whining! (with stolen funds)
Posted by: Reel$$ | 02 February 2009 at 05:57 AM
Reading this headline conjured memories of the (original) California ZEV mandate. Doesn't seem like much, but I guess a baby step is better than nothing.
Posted by: Jim Greene | 03 February 2009 at 11:52 AM