A total of 42 'partners' involving car manufacturers, energy utilities, universities, and technology and research institutions across Europe are joining forces in the Green eMotion EU Project to advance the use of electric vehicles.
Four of the partners here - ESB, Trinity College Dublin, Codema and Cork City Council - will receive €1.5 million in funding out of a total budget of €24 million.
The Green eMotion EU Project was launched at Trinity College by the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte.
The four-strong consortium will work together to conduct research and studies into national electric car use and the different technologies that can be deployed to maximize sustainable transport methods.
Ireland also has the specific responsibility within the project for developing the design criteria for electric vehicle charging networks; fleet management of electric vehicles and studying the connection and construction techniques for charging points.
Pictured at the launch of the Green eMotion event are Minister Pat Rabbitte with Trinity College Dublin Provost, Dr John Hegarty, and ESB Chief Executive, Padraig McManus.
