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Zero-emission driving lessons from Norway
David Clark Scott
In the United States, California has led the way with an ambitious zero-emissions goal: By 2035, . No fossil-fueled autos. Zero.聽
How鈥檚 it going? Well, progress on this lithium-ion-powered road trip is gradual. Just in the state are electric vehicles. Nationwide, the figure is about 2.5%.
But let鈥檚 take a look at Norway, which leads the world in this transition. This past month, If you throw in hybrid cars (low emissions), that total jumps to 92% of new car sales.聽
How did Norway get so far down the road to zero emissions? Three decades of leadership choices, across the political spectrum. Yes, we鈥檙e talking about the 鈥減olluter pays鈥� principle. Norway has high taxes on high-emission cars and low taxes on zero-emission cars. The polluting cars help to finance incentives to buy electric cars. include no sales taxes on electric vehicles, free access to bus lanes, and a 50% discount for EVs on toll roads, parking fees, and ferry tickets.
Most of the world is just starting the zero-emissions journey. But Norway has almost arrived. And that can give the rest of us hope.聽
