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Does Oslo support charging stations for electric trucks & buses?

The city of Oslo has launched a grant scheme to support the installation of charging stations for electric trucks and buses in the Norwegian capital. The first round of funding through the ‘Climate and Energy Fund’ sees Oslo carrying up to 80 per cent of installation costs. ++ This article has been updated. Kindly continue reading below. ++

How has Oslo done with electric cars?

Three out of four new cars sold in Oslo are now electric cars, and public transport is following suit. By the end of 2021, approximately 40 per cent of all buses in Oslo will be electric buses. So, how has Oslo done it? Part of the answer lies in policy.

How many electric cars are there in Oslo?

This is evident in the fact that nine out of 10 cars sold so far in 2022 have been electric. So, they are in every corner, on every street, they are everywhere. And, with 32 per cent of the city’s total car fleet being electric, this means that there’s now more electric cars than gasoline cars in Oslo, and that’s fantastic.

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 Oslo the electric vehicle capital of the world?

Oslo is often described as the electric vehicle capital of the world. Why do you think that is and what is being done differently in Oslo to advance the wider adoption of electric vehicles in comparison to other cities around the globe?

How many electric buses are there in Oslo?

Oslo’s public transport operator, Ruter, has started using electric busses, and plans for 200 vehicles as part of its fossil-free strategy. Ampere was the first Norwegian full-electric road transport ferry, and around 70 addtional electric ferrys are coming into use in the Norwegian fjords over the coming years.