Learning From Norway: Time to Embrace Electric Vehicles
America should take a hard look at how other countries are racing ahead in the transition to clean energy. In Norway, 76 percent of all new cars sold are electric, thanks to strong policies that discourage fossil fuel use and make electric vehicles affordable and convenient. The result is a cleaner environment, less dependence on oil, and a transportation system that actually aligns with climate goals.Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to drag its feet. Our auto industry clings to gas-guzzlers while policymakers talk endlessly but act timidly. If we are serious about tackling climate change, we must move aggressively toward electric vehicles. That means expanding charging infrastructure, providing real incentives for consumers, and yes—allowing cheaper Chinese EVs to compete in the American market. Protectionism only slows progress while the planet burns.
The path forward is clear: break our addiction to fossil fuels and open the doors to innovation, no matter where it comes from. The stakes are too high for half measures.
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