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Electric cars took 89% of Norway market in 2024
Electric cars took 89% of Norway market in 2024
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Electric cars accounted for 89 percent of the new cars sold in Norway last year, a report said Thursday, pushing the country closer to reaching its goal of going fully electric by 2025. Despite being a major oil and gas producer, Norway aims for all new cars sold to be "zero emission" starting in 2025, which is 10 years ahead of the goal set by the European Union, of which Norway is not a member.

Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Leading Chinese electric car maker BYD's vehicle sales surged in 2024, the company said in a statement, as the firm grows its overseas presence. BYD's figures come after global EV sales hit a record 1.8 million units in November, according to industry research company Rho Motion.