Oslo — Almost 96% of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalleled proportion in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this ...

OSLO, Norway — Norway has moved closer than ever to eliminating gasoline and diesel cars from its streets, with electric vehicles accounting for 95.9 percent of all new cars registered last year, ...

The major milestone has been helped along by the Norwegian state itself, which has offered drivers incentives to switch to EVs, the BBC noted. When buying an electric car, drivers are exempt from ...

The big picture: As signs of declining EV adoption emerge in other countries, Norway's success in electrifying its transport sector offers valuable lessons. While the achievements may not be easily ...

OSLO, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Nine out of ten new cars sold in Norway last year were powered by battery only, registration data showed on Thursday, placing the country within reach of its target of only ...