Why Norway — the poster child for electric cars — is having second thoughts
Why Norway — the poster child for electric cars — is having second thoughts
Electric cars are crucial, but not enough to solve climate change. We can’t let them crowd out car-free transit options.
TL;DR: Norway subsidised electric cars a lot, that money went to the rich more than the poor, and left them with less money to spend on transit which delivers better outcomes for cities.
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E-bikes and infrastructure would have been a cheap and effective alternative for those subsidies as well.
or like, electric mopeds
at least here in sweden like 90% of the population is within easy moped range of their daily business
I am really coming around to the fact that mopeds should be more common. The trouble is, it feels dangerous until car/van/trucks reduce in number, which is a catch-22.
I am thinking of getting one for my commute as just started a new job where it is possible to go on public transport but takes twice as long and lots of changes. Its just awkward placement really rather than the lack of transport, as have to criss cross. It does blow my mind how everyone is driving around tanks just for one person to travel (as cars have gotten noticeably bigger), it just doesn't make sense!
a good step in the right direction is moped cars, small 2-seaters that legally qualify as mopeds.