As the world’s leader in marine battery solutions, Norway is working to become the first country to electrify coastal transportation. And while there is still a long road ahead, Norway has a genuine advantage: A network of stakeholders working together to make it happen.

Increasing public concerns about the environment have led to a growing sense of urgency for Norway’s government and industry to act to slow climate change and improve air quality along its 2,650 km coastline. And with Norwegian domestic shipping contributing about nine per cent of Norway’s total carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, 34 per cent of its nitrogen oxide (NO_X) emissions and 25 per cent of its sulphur oxide (SO_X) emissions, shipping has been identified as a key part of the clean air challenge.

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