Crypto News: How a pop band jumpstarted the world's EV capital

A European oil and gas titan, Norway has transformed itself into an unlikely EV leader after having all but fully electrified its car sales. That's thanks in part to its robust network of electric chargers. The capital Oslo currently has the highest charger density in Europe, earning itself the title of "EV capital" of the world.

Oslo's path to electrification started decades ago, says Sture Portvik, city manager of electromobility. In a BloombergNEF conversation, he says climate policy was a key driver then, but so were people — including the Crown Prince of Norway and the pop band A-ha, famous for the hit "Take on Me." Read more from Andrew Logan and Ash Wang today on CityLab: How a Synth-Pop Band Supercharged the World's EV Capital

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