Who says a 4×4 SUV can’t be eco-friendly? Mitsubishi took that idea and totally shattered it with the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Electric Hybrid (PHEV). From the outside, and on the inside too, the PHEV pretty much looks like a regular Outlander. Traditional but timidly curious drivers need not fear – Mitsubishi has not gone...
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The all-electric Volkswagen e-Golf is now available to order, with prices starting from €32,660. Based on the standard Volkswagen Golf, the EV has a range of 190km, depending on driving, and a top speed of 140kph. It can accelerate from 0-100kph in 10.4 seconds. Its standard full charge from a standard domestic three-pin socket...
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The Renault Zoe supermini is the friendly face of the future. A 100 per cent electric vehicle, unlike a hybrid, there’s no petrol/diesel engine to kick in. From the outside, this five-door hatchback looks very much like a normal car – except that there’s no fuel cap. The charge point is neatly hidden away...
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Ireland’s great motorway network now means that you can travel the 250km from Dublin to West Limerick in less than three hours (taking local roads to bypass traffic blackspot Adare, of course). It’s brilliant, you simply hop in your car, maybe make one five minute fuel stop and you’re there before you know it,...
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Fancy test driving an electric car for four months? ESB is looking for 24 ecar ambassadors from all walks of life to do just that over the coming year as part of its Great Electric Drive programme. This is the second year of the scheme and the ESB is looking for people of all...
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If you’re in the market for a small, eye catching wallet-friendly city vehicle, then look no further than the Renault Twizy. While it’s debatable if you’ll actually be the envy of all your friends, you’ll certainly be getting all the looks. The Twizy is a two seat fully electric quadricycle with a roof and...
Read more →An extended driving range and shorter charging time are just two of the more than 100 changes and modifications in the new 2013 Nissan Leaf. The new Leaf can now travel more than 20km longer on a charge, increasing the driving range from 175km to 199km. A faster 6.6kw charging option is also available...
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