As Ireland advances towards its 2030 and 2050 climate goals, transforming how people and goods move will be essential. The final event in the 2025 ESB REthink Energy series explores the future of transport and the growing role of electric mobility in achieving a cleaner, smarter, and more connected system. The discussion examines the evolution of battery technologies, the electrification of public and private transport, and the development of the infrastructure required to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles. The panellists also consider how policy, innovation, and consumer behaviour can drive Ireland’s transition towards a sustainable and resilient transport network.

This event is part of the IIEA’s REthink Energy series, organised in partnership with ESB.

Panellists:

· Dr Euan McTurk, Consultant Battery Electrochemist, Plug Life Consulting Ltd (Keynote Address)

· Professor Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin

· Aoife O’Grady, Head of Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland, Department of Transport