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IBM Teams With ESB ecars to develop EV smart charging IT system in Ireland

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IBM has teamed with ESB ecars to implement a fully integrated smarter charging IT system that will help manage electric vehicle public charge points, which are being rolled out across Ireland by ESB ecars. This project is bolstered by Ireland’s energy policy to increase sustainable energy use in the transportation sector by 2020.

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Irish Government, ESB and Renault-Nissan Alliance Partner on EVs in Ireland; Incentives, Charge Points and Cars

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The Irish Government; the ESB, Ireland’s largest electricity utility; and the Renault-Nissan Alliance announced a comprehensive partnership to position Ireland as a European leader in electric transport. The rollout has already begun in Dublin and charging points will also be installed in Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick.

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Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars

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In early April 2025, it launched the plan in Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well. That makes installation of a Level 2 home charging station possible, although the details of each installation will vary considerably. Its worth noting Ford is not the only maker offering a free charging station and standard installation.

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Ireland orders 120 Wrightbus double-deck electric buses; up to 800 over five years

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The buses—Streetdeck Electroliner BEVs—will be manufactured and assembled at the Wrightbus facility in Galgorm, on the outskirts of Ballymena in Northern Ireland. These will be the first battery-electric double-deck buses to be added to the national bus fleet in Ireland.

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Nissan to lead EC-backed multi-standard rapid charge network project in UK and Ireland

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Nissan is leading a consortium which aims to establish a network of rapid chargers for electric vehicles running the full length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Installation of the rapid chargers is due to be completed by the end of 2014.

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EGEB: Ireland launches its first offshore wind auction

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Ireland opens a consultation of its first offshore wind auction. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. North Carolina’s governor is about to sign a major clean energy bill. Here are 3 standouts.

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Irish Government, ESB, Mitsubishi Motors, MC Automobile (Europe) and MMC Commercials to Promote Electric Motoring in Ireland

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signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Ireland. At the same time, Ireland’s first EV trial-project, conducted by Trinity College Dublin’s (TCD) School of Engineering on behalf of ESB, was also announced. .; and MMC Commercials Ltd.

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