#norway-ev-market

#norway-ev-market

In China, lithium carbonate prices climbed to a three-month high as improving sentiment around electric vehicles and energy storage boosted consumption expectations. Strong momentum in global EV adoption, particularly in Europe, where battery electric vehicle registrations surged sharply in March, has reinforced the demand outlook.

If the war drags on, fuel rationing could be a possibility, but first we would issue a recommendation to conserve fuel and prioritise public transport.

"Interest has been above our planned order intake, higher than planned, so at least we know we have the customers; the challenge is now on delivering, not selling," Samuelsson said.

Younger buyers in China, who once viewed German brands as top-tier, now see them as 'brands for the parents,' indicating a significant shift in consumer perception.

The Denza Z can push out more than 1,000 horsepower with an all-electric motor, hitting 0 to 60 mph in less than two seconds, rivaling the likes of the Rimac Nivera.

The larger share of the order consists of 200 Scania intercity buses equipped with CNG fuel systems designed for extended range, allocated to services within the Paris region.

The new C127 EV adopts a modular battery configuration based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology supplied by CATL, delivering a total installed capacity of 497 kWh, an increase from the previous 462 kWh.

Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.

Tesla reclaimed the top spot in Norway's auto market in February as electric vehicles captured more than 98% of all new car registrations. The rebound follows a sharp January slump triggered by VAT rule changes, which prompted numerous car buyers to advance their purchases into late 2025.

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

The contracts mark the first Norwegian orders for Volvo Buses' latest long-range electric coach platform based on the Volvo BZR Electric chassis paired with a Carrus Delta body. The vehicles will be deployed in tour and charter, airport shuttle and cruise passenger transport services, expanding the presence of battery-electric solutions in long-distance coach operations in the country.