Articles tagged with "Norway"
EVs Take 98.4% Share In Norway - BEV Fleet Overtakes Diesel - CleanTechnica
In November 2024, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) dominated Norway’s auto market with a remarkable 98.4% market share, up from 94.9% the previous year. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounted for 97.6% of sales, while plugin hybrids (PHEVs) made up just 0.8%. Traditional powertrains such as diesel, petrol, and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) collectively held less than 2% of the market, reflecting a continuing shift toward full electrification. Overall vehicle sales increased by about 70% year-on-year to 19,889 units, with the Tesla Model Y leading as the best-selling vehicle with 3,645 units, followed by the Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID.4. Several new BEV models debuted in November, though most are expected to remain niche players with limited sales volumes. Notable launches included the Suzuki Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser compact SUVs, the
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The article reports on the successful test flight of the BETA Alia CX300 electric airplane in Norway, marking a significant step in the country's push toward electrifying regional air travel. Norway's unique geography, with its rugged coastline and numerous offshore islands, makes electric aircraft ideal for short flights of 150 to 200 miles—distances typical for domestic routes that are otherwise time-consuming by road. The recent flight from Stavanger to Bergen, a 220-mile journey that usually takes over four hours by car, was completed in 55 minutes using the CX300, which has a wingspan of 50 feet and a top speed of 176 mph. This flight was operated by Bristow Norway, a company traditionally focused on helicopter transport to North Sea oil installations. The CX300 is based on an electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) design developed by BETA Technologies, a Vermont-based company founded in 2017. The aircraft has already undergone test flights in the U.S. and
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In early April, Russian hackers briefly took control of the Bremanger dam in western Norway, causing the release of millions of gallons of water by opening a floodgate. The cyberattack lasted about four hours and resulted in the discharge of water equivalent to roughly three Olympic-sized swimming pools before Norwegian authorities regained control. Beate Gangaas, head of Norway’s security police, publicly attributed the attack to Russian hackers during a recent speech. The Russian embassy has denied any involvement in the incident. This event adds to a series of alleged cyberattacks by Russian-backed hackers targeting Western energy infrastructure, including previous attacks on Ukraine’s power grid in 2015 and 2016 that caused widespread blackouts. The article does not provide further details on the hackers’ motives or the full extent of the damage caused by the dam breach.
energycyberattackdam-securitywater-managementinfrastructure-protectionhackingNorwayEVs Take A Record 98.2% Share In Norway - BEVs Alone At 97.2% - CleanTechnica
In July 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) achieved a record market share of 98.2% in Norway, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) alone accounting for 97.2%, marking a significant increase from 94.3% combined EV share and 91.9% BEV share a year earlier. The total auto sales volume rose 48% year-on-year to 9,563 units, the highest July volume since 2021. This surge is attributed partly to new tax policies discouraging non-electric powertrains and a recent interest rate cut to 4.25%, which may further decrease. Conventional petrol-only vehicles now represent a mere 0.3% of new sales, underscoring Norway’s rapid transition to renewable electricity-powered transportation. The Tesla Model Y remained the best-selling vehicle in July with 715 units sold, followed by the Skoda Enyaq (586 units) and Volkswagen ID. Buzz (464 units). While July
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The nonprofit organization Veloz has launched a $43.5 million consumer education campaign aimed at increasing electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States, drawing inspiration from Norway’s successful EV adoption model. Norway’s success is attributed not only to consumer education but also to a comprehensive package of financial incentives, including early exemption from import taxes on EVs, ongoing tax benefits, discounts on ferry rides, toll exemptions, and significant investment in charging infrastructure. This combination of education and incentives has made EV ownership economically advantageous in Norway, supported broadly across the political spectrum. In contrast, the U.S. faces challenges in replicating Norway’s success due to political resistance and policy setbacks. Several Republican-led states have delayed or refused federal funding for EV infrastructure, and former President Trump suspended the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and pushed for the elimination of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which is set to expire on September 30, 2025. While an increase in EV sales
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