There are a number of methods for fuelling and powering cars.
The various different engines and fuels each have pros and cons from a performance and environmental perspective.
Currently the most common options are:
- Petrol
- Diesel
- Biofuels
- LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas)
- CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)
- Hybrid (a combination of various engine/fuel technology e.g. petrol and electric).
- BEV (battery electric vehicle)
Further information can be found on the at Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's (SEAI) website at http://www.seai.ie/Power_of_One/Getting_Around/HCIYC/Fuel_Options/ (opens in new window).
LPG Refuelling
Information about where you can fill up with LPG can be found on the Irish Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association's (ILPGA) website - http://www.ilpga.ie/ (opens in new window).
Electric Car Recharging
In Ireland, the programme for electric cars is known as ecars. ecars is a project being worked on by
Ireland's Electricity Supply Board (ESB), the Government and various motoring companies and organisations, to encourage the
use of electric vehicles. More information can be found at http://www.esb.ie/main/sustainability/ESB-ecars.jsp (opens in new window).
Charging points are provided by JuicePoint (http://www.juicepoint.ie).
JuicePoint's website also provides a facility to locate charging points to recharge your electric car (http://eb-connect.com/index.php).