French car maker Renault (RNL.F) and Japan’s Nissan (7201.T) wil supply electric vehicles to Ireland within two years, the country’s Energy Minister said on Friday, according to Reuters.
The country wants 10% of all vehicles on its roads to be electric by 2020. That would be roughly 230,000 electric vehicles.
"Today’s initiative will transform our streets, will cut carbon emissions and change the face of transport in Ireland," Minister Eamon Ryan said.
Ryan said the country is seeking similar agreements with other electric vehicle makers.
Renault and Nissan in addition to building their own electric vehicles have an alliance through which the they share electric vehicle technology and collaborate on infrastructure development for charging networks.
Last month, Ireland announced a long-term feed-in tariff program for renewable energy that officials hope will drive quick investment in clean energy projects and job creation.
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