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Norway is basically a test case. They're a rich country that can afford to subsidize BEVs and penalize ICE, so they're deploying first. This gives the rest of t
by matthewdgreen 3y ago
Norway is basically a test case. They're a rich country that can afford to subsidize BEVs and penalize ICE, so they're deploying first. This gives the rest of the world a demonstration that large-scale nationwide vehicle electrification is completely feasible, even in a harsh climate. (It's not a perfect test case, because there are some differences that make EVs a little easier in Norway and also a little more challenging, such as the cold weather.) It's good to have a test case, since improving BEV economics are going to eventually make them dominant almost everywhere.
- dangus 3y agoMost new car buyers in Europe are already paying more than the cost of a BYD Dolphin. It’s really not about subsidy anymore. Taxing ICE cars is something many countries can just go ahead and do without very many negative consequences if you ask me.
- thelastgallon 3y agoThere is no penalizing ICE. Fossil fuels subsidies are $7 trillion/year: https://e360.yale.edu/digest/fossil-fuel-subsidies-2022 https://e360.yale.edu/digest/fossil-fuel-subsidies-2022 If fossil fuels are not subsidized, 100% of car sales will be EVs.
- thelastgallon 3y agoI don't understand the downvotes.