Can cargo bikes fix the last-mile delivery problem in our cities? Residents in five European cities highly support the introduction of sustainable cargo bike delivery services Cargo bikes • 11 Jul
Why delaying the Dublin city transport plan is a bad idea All of us will gain from a cleaner, greener city so why would anyone want to delay a new plan which has already got overwhelming … Transport • 08 Jul
Would you ditch your car for shorter journeys? 'If public transport is better, people will use it, and we see that from right across the globe where that happens' Transport • 04 Jul
Are connected cars the future of transportation? Connected cars would allow for the fast and efficient exchange of data about traffic, weather, parking and other issues Transport • 24 Jun
Here's the real cost of your morning rush hour commute in Dublin The travel costs of getting from your home to work includes much more than just the price of petrol or the bus fare Transport • 17 Jun
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May
Will 41,000 electric cars be sold in Ireland in 2024? We need to see 41,000 EV sales in 2024 and grow this to 185,000 by 2030 to meet the target of electrifying one-third of cars … Electric Cars • 25 Mar
How sea transport continues to shape cities and economies Hamburg's thriving port is proof of the enduring significance of sea transport in driving growth and cultural exchange Shipping • 12 Mar
Are Irish petrol prices ever going to come down again? We pay a global price for fuel so geopolitical events mean we are not seeing any major drop in fuel prices at the pumps Petrol Prices • 26 Feb
Why the commute to school is a 'postcode lottery' for Irish teens Research has found disparities between areas are not due to population size, but are more to do with differences in educational provision. Transport • 09 Feb
Should drivers get higher penalty points on bank holidays? Double penalty points on public holidays have been introduced In other jurisdictions to help decrease road accidents and fatalities Transport • 05 Feb
Can working from home combined with use of EVs reduce emissions? A new study has examined how working from home combined with use of electric cars affects commuting patterns and air pollution Electric Cars • 22 Jan
5 takeaways from Irish car sales in 2023 What do the 121,850 new vehicles registered in 2023 tell us about the buying habits of Irish motorists? Transport • 07 Jan
Why growing sales of large electric SUVs should raise red flags Motorists are increasingly opting for large electric SUVs, but the climate impact of these vehicles should not be underestimated Electric Cars • 27 Nov 23
What's going to happen to used electric car batteries? The good news is that they're highly recyclable, but the process can be hazardous due to potential fires and other dangers Transport • 03 Nov 23
Can Dublin's Luas tram tracks be made safer for cyclists? A video analysis of cyclists crossing tram tracks in the city has identified various risk levels and contributory factors Transport • 25 Sep 23
Should Irish cars go electric or hydrogen? While hydrogen fuel vehicles have several advantages, they face the same problems as electric cars with charging infrastructure Transport • 19 Sep 23
Should SUV owners be charged more for parking in our cities? Paris politicians have agreed to impose higher parking fees on owners of SUVs in a bid to push them out of the city Transport • 17 Jul 23
How car-free urban greenways support local communities Urban greenways bring benefits for physical and mental health, biodiversity and local businesses Transport • 31 May 23
How car tyres could be adding microplastics to the environment Tyre wear chemicals have been found in 97% of river and estuary samples tested in Europe, the US and Japan Transport • 25 May 23
How commuting over 3km to the office is bad for your health Research has found that commuting more than five hours per week has a number of negative health consequences Health • 22 May 23
Why the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars doesn't matter Increased production costs means car manufacturers are already phasing out these models far ahead of 2035 ban Transport • 05 May 23
What will we do with millions of used electric car batteries? Used EV batteries still have a considerable amount of capacity left and can be repurposed for energy storage Energy • 24 Apr 23
Do Irish cities have a diesel car problem? Diesel comes with both immense benefits for society and serious environmental challenges, especially in our cities Transport • 06 Apr 23
Can e-cargo bikes help small businesses cut costs and emissions? A pilot scheme in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown looked at the factors which might influence the use of e-cargo bikes by small businesses Transport • 21 Mar 23
