Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to electric vehicles

Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to electric vehicles

Oslo Taxi’s Tesla model Y (L) and the NIO ET5 electric vehicle from Nio Inc, a Chinese multinational electric car manufacturer, drive through the Norwegian capital Oslo, on September 27, 2024. Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty Images Norway is set to become the first country in the world to effectively erase gasoline and diesel cars from its new car market. Despite its vast oil and gas reserves, the Nordic country has long been recognized as a global leader in sustainable transportation. I...
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How Norway became an electric vehicle pioneer

How Norway became an electric vehicle pioneer

Norway has cemented its reign as a leader in electric vehicle purchases with nine out of 10 new cars sold in Norway last year being powered by electricity. The Scandinavian nation is “leagues ahead” in the “electric car race”, said Quartz, and has “become the poster child” for the transition to EVs, said DW. Subscribe to The Week The Week provides readers with a wide range of perspectives from 200 trusted news sources. Try 6 Free Issues Sign up for The Week’...
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