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Will electric cars be allowed in Oslo?

The Oslo City Council plans to create a zero emissions zone in the center of the city where only electric vehicles will be permitted, a policy initiative that will encourage people to buy electric cars. In coming years, that zone will be expanded to cover more of the city.

Is Norway a good place to buy EV batteries?

An early adopter of electric transport, Norway continues to capture EV battery headlines. Electric cars now account for 79 per cent of new cars sold in Norway, and the MS Medstraum was recently launched as the world’s first electric fast ferry. In a global report on lithium-ion batteries, Norway ranked first in sustainability.

Is Norway ready for a net-zero energy transition?

(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images,) Rapid changes in the Norwegian car market provide a glimmer of hope for a rapid energy transition to net zero. The net-zero pathway from the International Energy Agency (IEA), published in May 2021, suggests that by 2030, 60% of new car sales should be BEVs – a milestone Norway has already passed.

Is Oslo a clean city?

Its clean transportation initiative includes the public sector as well, as Oslo and other Norwegian cities covert their public transportation systems to electric buses. The city of Oslo is leading the way to lower emissions in Norway. It plans to slash carbon emissions by 95% compared to 2009 levels before the end of this decade.