Norway Is EV Capital Of The World

Almost 100% of new cars in Norway are electric vehicles. That compares to 8% for the US. Given its relatively distant location from areas of heavy population, the news hardly matters. However, it is a sign that EV penetration could surge in other nations. The nation has 5.6 million residents.
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Quoting data from the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, The Wall Street Journal reports, “Its electric vehicle (EV) sales have increased from less than 1% of total auto sales in 2010 to a whopping 88.9% last year — and this trend doesn’t show any sign of slowing.”
Norway gives powerful incentives for the purchase of EVs. They are exempt from the VAT tax. They have special lanes on highways. There is an extensive charging network, which the US does not have.
If Norway’s success is a guide, the most important aspect of the government’s plans is an extensive charging network. The US has given up tax credits, but it at least has taken that approach and demonstrated that it can work. US drivers are worried about range on a single charge. That is directly linked to the charging question issue.
America’s Charging Station Problem
America has charging stations, but they are centered around big cities. And, some are so crowded that they have long waits. Others are damaged or otherwise disabled. Charging stations in the US would also need to be well serviced.
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