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Episode 4: Electric Vehicles

Down To Earth is Newstalk’s dedicated programme about our natural environment and how we address the limits of our planet's resources. From climate change to species extinction, we cover the toughest challenges with leading experts and celebrated thinkers. You'll hear diverse views, as we try to find common ground in how to fix our most pressing global crises. This week it's all about electric vehicles. Motoring Journalist, Geraldine Herbert, has everything you need to know about Electric Vehicle technology. Chairperson of the Irish EV Owners Association, Simon Acton, and Renault’s Jermey Warnock give the buyer and seller’s perspective on the Irish electric vehicle market. ESB eCars’ Niall Hogan will have the latest on Ireland’s charging infrastructure. Plus, the Head of the Irish Defense Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett, is the guest for 'My Green Life' - where he gives some surprising insight into how Ireland’s military is considering environmental issues. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.   Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'. see more