I took a stroll down Electric Avenue yesterday morning. No, this is not some sordid street in Templebar nicknamed for its over-reliance on neon signs. Electric Avenue was a section of the Irish Times 2011 Motor Show which took place in the RDS, Dublin during the weekend. This particular section was to show case upcoming electric cars and indeed EV infrastructure that is currently being rolled out all across Ireland. There were a number of already-on-sale EVs present including Mitsubishi's i-Miev. Oddly enough, I could not find the Leaf. I was told by a very helpful individual from ESB's e-car division (who were headlining the Electric Avenue ensemble) that it could be found at the Nissan stand. A little odd, considering that it just went on sale, is The European Car of the Year 2011 and soon to be most recognisable EV on the road.
Indeed, Renault's Fluence EV, the next major manufacturer to release a family sized EV onto the roads of Europe this year also was noticeably missing from this Avenue of the Near Future. They too were tucked away in their own Renault stand. But perhaps this choice to embed these "new" types of vehicles in with "traditional" ones is a sign of the times. Choosing electric over piston-power may be no different than choosing petrol over diesel, each with their pros and cons, each suiting one type of customer over another.
Location:RDS, Dublin
Ciaran, excellent choice of EV. Reviews of the Leaf are very positive. I moved to a BEV three years ago. I recently traded up to a Vectrix VX-1 maxi scooter. EV is the future but someone has to lead the way. Best of look. Will follow your progress. Eamo of Montini
ReplyDeleteHi Eamo. Thanks for your comment. I am really looking forward to it. I honestly believe this car will suit almost all of my needs. Only time will tell.
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