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Norway recorded twice as many electric car sales in 2012

Norwegian electric car sales doubled in 2012 from 1,996 to 3,950 cars, according to new published figures. Nissan captured a 60% share of the market with its car Leaf. And, so far in 2013, Nissan has captured an 80% market share. The firm’s Norwegian director of information, Marina Maneas Bakkum, says sales so far have been beyond expectations.
February 22, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Norwegian electric car sales doubled in 2012 from 1,996 to 3,950 cars, according to new published figures.

2454 Nissan captured a 60% share of the market with its car Leaf. And, so far in 2013, Nissan has captured an 80% market share. The firm’s Norwegian director of information, Marina Maneas Bakkum, says sales so far have been beyond expectations.

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