Higher taxes on cars with gasoline and diesel engines.
The Nordregio report recommends that Norway reduce the benefits to electric cars and raised taxes on cars with gasoline and diesel engines that pollute more, according to a report presented on Tuesday, May 14. The report has produced twelve scientists to help Norwegian politicians undertake good decisions in matters of climate policy.
If the goal is to reduce emissions of harmful pollutants. The most effective way is to adjust funds and taxes to cars that contribute to reducing CO2 emissions, said Katinka Holtsmark from the Directorate of Finance. University ofersite in Oslo.
He adds that less support for electric car and more expensive cars with petrol and diesel engines. As a result, this may cause people to choose other solutions such as public transport.
Cities are increasingly focusing on ecological or low-emission transport public. Holtsmark also says that if Norway wants to increase its ambitions in climate policy, should reduce oil production. It won't improve Norway's pollution statistics, but will reduce global emissions CO2.
The government freezes taxes on emission vehicles
In the 2021 budget there will be no increase in the annual fee for Car with petrol and diesel engines. At the same time, an annual fee for electric cars will be introduced.
