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E-bus lines in Trondheim from autumn 2019


demonstrated that financial savings can be expected from shifting from fossil fuels to electricity4


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ELECTROMOBILITY IN TRONDHEIM Norway adopted its first incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) in 1990. To-date, Norway has the highest number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the world. This substantial growth in EVs has several attributes, inducing a favourable regulatory framework set by the government, substantial financial incentives making EVs a cost-saving option in relation to fos- sil fuel models, and construction of an extensive charging infrastruc- ture to counter fears of limited driv- ing range. The Norwegian success shows that an incentives scheme should be composed of both push and pull factors. The City of Trondheim is a driver


for local and regional penetration of EVs. The density in Trondheim is at present in the region of 31 EVs per 1000 inhabitants. By end of 2016, it is expected that 5870 battery elec- tric vehicles (BEVs) and just under 1400 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) will register, making up


with three other university colleges. In light of the merging process, the Norwegian government approved of a large campus concentration initia- tive in Trondheim. This move is also intended to bring great opportuni- ties for urban transformation. The


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approximately 8 per cent of the total fleet of light vehicles. The major- ity of these vehicles are privately owned and only a small percentage is operated by companies and other fleet owners. Regarding charging infrastructure, Trondheim has a total of 85 charging locations, nine of which are fast charging stations/ locations. Trondheim has also a full-scale Tesla super-charging sta- tion with eight outlets. Trondheim Municipality is constantly in dia- logue and collaboration with research institutions and industrial actors to promote fossil-free mobil- ity in the city.


ZERO EMISSION KNOWLEDGE AXIS The City Council has set an ambi- tious climate goal of 80 per cent reduction of GHG emissions by 2030 (from a 1991 baseline). In order to make Trondheim a smart and sus- tainable city, it is necessary to think differently and innovatively and cooperate in a wide network. Trondheim Municipality and


NTNU have since long established close collaboration in many aspects. Trondheim provides itself as a city lab for various research and devel- opment activities. From January 2016, NTNU became the biggest university in Norway after a merger


(Kunnskapsaksen), stretching from Sluppen in the south to the water- front Brattøra/Nyhavna in the north, is the playground for future smart growth in Trondheim. Along the Knowledge Axis, there are many prominent knowledge institutions at international, national and regional level, including NTNU’s city cam- pus. Physically, this also covers the main axis for public transporta- tion. The City of Trondheim aims to showcase the Knowledge Axis as a zero-emission neighborhood. The story of Trondheim proves


that low-carbon mobility outcomes are achievable through a combina- tion of local, regional, and national policy, and the politicians should not be afraid of enacting unpopular measures. To reach the ambitious goals, close working relationships with local knowledge institutions pay big dividends.


REFERENCE


1 http://tinyurl.com/adressa-no 2 http://tinyurl.com/adressa-no2 3 http://www.interreg-sverige-norge.com 4 http://tinyurl.com/adressa-no3


FYI Ms. Chin-Yu Lee is Climate Advisor with Trondheim Municipality


Bjorn Ove Berthelsen is Chief Engineer with Trondheim Municipality


chin-yu.lee@trondheim. kommune.no


bjorn-ove.berthelsen@ trondheim.kommune.no


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Photo © Carl-Erik Eriksson, Trondheim Municipality


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