Europe's leading producer of oil (12 ° in the world) is paradoxically also the capital of electric cars. We are talking of Norway, the second largest in the world for per capita income, the first index of human development and a major exporter of oil extracted in the North Sea. Yet, despite the black gold that flows a few miles from the coast, Oslo has become the world capital of zero-emission vehicles.
Across the country there are already circulating in more than 4,000. And the number is increasing as small Buddy - Norwegian-produced at a rate of 4,380 units a year - are growing, as well as California's Tesla that are taking place thanks to their sports. But mostly because they require a refill of petrol, but only a few hours and do not pollute the air helping to reach government targets aimed at reducing by 30% CO2 emissions by 2020.
And the road, according to figures from the Ministry of Transport, accounts for 60% of the production of this gas. To convince the Norwegians to buy an electric car, the country has introduced a series of measures that facilitate the use of: freedom of travel lanes to taxis and buses, free parking in the garage of the municipality of Oslo and exemption from payment of taxes.
To the point that many - even - have given up cycling for a zero emissions, certainly more comfortable and warm during the long winter season. Meanwhile, manufacturers are trying to catch this new trend: in the first quarter of 2011, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV jumped at the top in sales of small cars, even surpassing the most optimistic predictions.
There is talk of lower sales volumes, of course, but that's because Norway is a country of just 4.6 million people and cars "small" do not go for more. At Mitsubishi, however, are optimistic: if the first goal for 2011 was 400 units, has now reached 700, while the latest estimates indicate that by 31 December 1000 will sell electric i-MiEV.
Of course, the 150 km range are theoretical and the harsh winter Norwegian drop drastically. For this reason the authorities are setting up a network of charging stations that allow you to recharge your batteries in just 20 minutes. Just enough time for a hot chocolate. 
Across the country there are already circulating in more than 4,000. And the number is increasing as small Buddy - Norwegian-produced at a rate of 4,380 units a year - are growing, as well as California's Tesla that are taking place thanks to their sports. But mostly because they require a refill of petrol, but only a few hours and do not pollute the air helping to reach government targets aimed at reducing by 30% CO2 emissions by 2020.
And the road, according to figures from the Ministry of Transport, accounts for 60% of the production of this gas. To convince the Norwegians to buy an electric car, the country has introduced a series of measures that facilitate the use of: freedom of travel lanes to taxis and buses, free parking in the garage of the municipality of Oslo and exemption from payment of taxes.
To the point that many - even - have given up cycling for a zero emissions, certainly more comfortable and warm during the long winter season. Meanwhile, manufacturers are trying to catch this new trend: in the first quarter of 2011, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV jumped at the top in sales of small cars, even surpassing the most optimistic predictions.
There is talk of lower sales volumes, of course, but that's because Norway is a country of just 4.6 million people and cars "small" do not go for more. At Mitsubishi, however, are optimistic: if the first goal for 2011 was 400 units, has now reached 700, while the latest estimates indicate that by 31 December 1000 will sell electric i-MiEV.
Of course, the 150 km range are theoretical and the harsh winter Norwegian drop drastically. For this reason the authorities are setting up a network of charging stations that allow you to recharge your batteries in just 20 minutes. Just enough time for a hot chocolate.
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