The Government has stated that it hopes to have 10% of vehicles on Irish roads running on electricity by 2020.  Do electric vehicles (EVs) have the potential to answer a key part of our transport needs as we seek alternatives to fossil fuels…?

This important question will be debated at an upcoming Green Power Forum that is being organised by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA).  Sponsored by Semperit Tyres, the Forum will take place at the Global Irish Institute in UCD on September 1, 2009.  

The Forum will feature a panel discussion that will deal with all aspects of the debate about EVs including cost, environmental benefits / impact and infrastructural requirements.  The debate will be moderated by broadcaster Rodney Rice and will include contributions from car manufacturers who are to the fore in the development of EVs: Nissan, Opel and Peugeot.  In addition, other interested parties will contribute to the debate, including a representative from the ESB and from the TransportWatch lobby group in the UK.  

The event is aimed at a broad number of interests including local authorities, environmental groups, energy bodies, and companies from the motoring and fuel sectors.  Admission to the forum is free but advance registration is required.  For further information email Dawn Burke by clicking here.