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In Norway, Nearly all New Cars Sold in 2024 were Fully Electric

This photo provided by Toyota shows the Toyota bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle. (Toyota via AP)
This photo provided by Toyota shows the Toyota bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle. (Toyota via AP)
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In Norway, Nearly all New Cars Sold in 2024 were Fully Electric

This photo provided by Toyota shows the Toyota bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle. (Toyota via AP)
This photo provided by Toyota shows the Toyota bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle. (Toyota via AP)

Nine out of ten new cars sold in Norway last year were powered by battery only, registration data showed on Thursday, placing the country within reach of its target of only adding cars that are electric on the road by 2025, Reuters said.
Fully electric vehicles accounted for 88.9% of new cars sold in 2024, up from 82.4% in 2023, data from the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) showed. Top-selling brands were Tesla, followed by Volkswagen and Toyota.
"Norway will be the first country in the world to pretty much erase petrol and diesel engine cars from the new car market," said Christina Bu, head of the Norwegian EV association.

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Lucid Joins 'Made in Saudi' Program

Lucid is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive sector to receive this distinguished logo - SPA
Lucid is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive sector to receive this distinguished logo - SPA
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Lucid Joins 'Made in Saudi' Program

Lucid is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive sector to receive this distinguished logo - SPA
Lucid is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive sector to receive this distinguished logo - SPA

Lucid Motors, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has joined the Made in Saudi program, earning the right to use the "Made in Saudi" logo on its products, a symbol of quality, excellence, and customer trust reflecting the Kingdom's dedication to establishing itself as a global leader in innovative manufacturing.
Lucid is the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive sector to receive this distinguished logo. This feat underscores Lucid's ability to produce world-class electric vehicles with Saudi expertise and highlights its role in advancing the Kingdom's automotive industry.
In a statement, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef emphasized that Lucid's inclusion in the Made in Saudi program as the first car manufacturer to feature the "Made in Saudi" logo signifies the Kingdom's strategic transformation towards establishing a comprehensive ecosystem for the electric vehicle sector.

According to SPA, this aligns with the objectives of the National Industrial Strategy, which focuses on empowering key sectors and attracting high-quality investments in advanced industries.
Alkhorayef emphasized that Saudi Arabia has become a key center for producing electric vehicles, supported by modern infrastructure, attractive incentives, and a skilled workforce. He stressed that the presence of major companies like Lucid bolster the Kingdom's position as a global hub for future industries, boosting local content, non-oil exports, and knowledge transfer.
The ministry is committed to creating an investment environment that supports leading companies and enables them to contribute to industrial transformation and innovation, in line with the Kingdom's vision for a sustainable future driven by modern technologies, he added.
Lucid's inclusion in the Made in Saudi program, overseen by the Saudi Export Development Authority, aligns with the program's goals to enhance the appeal of the Saudi industrial sector, boost local product consumption, drive local and foreign investments, support local companies in expanding globally, increase Saudi non-oil exports, and promote economic sustainability.