A terrific / terrifying example for teaching externalities. Folks choose heavier cars because they're less likely to die in a crash (gray line). But that choice makes it much much more likely that you'll kill the other guy (red line). economist.com/interactive/un… #TeachEcon

Volkswagen's CFO Arno Artliz says the company needs to cut costs by up to EUR 10 billion by 2026. Three months ago, on 4 June, Volkswagen announced it was distributing EUR 4.5 billion in dividends to shareholders for the 2023 financial year. 45% of the required saving ...

White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC) has unveiled the WMC300E+, the world’s first electric motorcycle designed specifically for fleets and first responders With a 160km range on emergency drives, it can fully recharge in under 15 minutes #electricvehicles White Motorcycle Concepts Ltd

Ireland’s 2024 Paralympic Medals: 🥇 (1), 🥈 (2), 🥉 (2). 🏊‍♀️ (2), 🚲 (2), 🏃‍♀️ (1).

The absolute insanity of vehicles growing larger and larger, captured perfectly in a single sentence... "For every life that the heaviest 1% of SUVs and trucks save, there are more than a dozen lives lost in other vehicles."

Another brilliant young woman cut down #VAWG 33 year old Paris Olympics athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being doused in petrol and set on fire by former boyfriend.

Twitter I need help! Somehow I've booked tickets for Little Miss to go to Melanie Martinez at the 3Arena standing! As she's 9 she won't be allowed access. Is there anyone who has seated talhat wants to swap.. #MelanieMartinez #CryBabies

Good to see clarity at last on the used EV market! A 15% price drop aligns with the sharp reductions in new EV prices. When new car prices fall, it naturally impacts used values, but now there is a clear assessment of exactly how much. #electriccars #evs rte.ie/news/business/…

Looking to hear from people about how Dublin's new city traffic plan is impacting your commute! 🚗🚴‍♂️🚌 Has it made your journey faster or slower? Motorists, cyclists, bus users—let me know how it's going please!

Wanna have lunch with me on Thursday 26 September Dublin City University in Drumcondra? 🥪🫖📚 Check out "DCU Book Club with Aingeala Flannery" eventbrite.ie/e/dcu-book-clu… @Eventbrite DCU School of English The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon

Will be chatting to Matt Cooper after 6 about the impact of the Dublin Traffic Plan on commute times! 🚗🚴‍♂️ Has it made your life better or worse, especially if you're travelling in from commuter counties like Kildare, Meath, or Wicklow? Let me know!

Thanks for all the comments I tried to include as many views on The Last Word The consensus? Traffic is flowing better on the quays Bus users are thrilled, motorists… not so much. There are issues on surrounding streets but if buses keep moving this well more people might just switch

Irish in Paralympics action on Friday: 08:30 - Ronan Grimes (Road Race) 08:30 - Team Ireland (Equestrian) 09:18 - Barry McClements (100m Butterfly) 09:58 - Aaron Shorten (1500m Run Final) 12:00 - Damien Vereker (Road Race) 12:10 - Dunlevy/Healion (Road Race) 17:35 - Barry

"Not all men" - but so many men helped Gisele Pelicot's husband: The 73 men who came to her house and raped her. The 3 men who left - and didn't call the police. The thousands of men who saw the ads on the website - and didn't call the police. theguardian.com/world/article/…

Great perseverance shown by the Gardai and others in pursuing this suspect personal injury claim. Unfair claims hurt everyone. #InsuranceReform independent.ie/irish-news/cou…

"The Fox family should be looking forward to celebrating Donna’s 39th birthday next month, but instead they face the sadness of remembering her on the eighth anniversary of her tragic death." Neil Gerard Fox on the battle to keep cyclists safe on our roads independent.ie/videos/irish-n…

"As President I'll Fight For Small Businesses" Says Man Who Tripled Rent On Small Business waterfordwhispersnews.com/2024/09/06/as-…

Do you have a #Kia that is now out of warranty? And is it suddenly getting all sorts of silly glitches? Asking for a friend 🤔 xxx

JD Vance, the Republican VP nominee, said school shootings are a “fact of life.” Funny how that’s only the case in the US... apnews.com/article/jd-van…