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Should there be greater incentives for rural drivers to switch to electric vehicles?

Should there be greater incentives for rural drivers to switch to electric vehicles?

Update: 2024-08-13

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Former Environment Minister, Richard Bruton has called for greater incentives for rural drivers to make the switch to Electric Vehicles. The calls come as 1 in 5 cars sold in Wicklow since 2020 were electric, while it was just 1 in 29 in Roscommon.

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering at Trinity College.

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Should there be greater incentives for rural drivers to switch to electric vehicles?

Should there be greater incentives for rural drivers to switch to electric vehicles?