In this video, a political challenge is set in motion by the former Minister of Environment in Norway to the current government; To get the Norwegian Ev production lines rolling!
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The so-called "Gold Card" mentioned in this report, has become a frequently used term by politicians and media alike after the Minister of Finance, Kristin Halvorsen famously called the Bank Aid package of last fall a Golden Creditcard in a press briefing to illustrate that the Norwegian State has plenty of liquidity to get themself through the current finance crisis.
Transcript:
Rune Haaland - Constituted Secretary General of the Norwegian EV association Norstart:
Do you have a Gold Card for the Norwegian EV makers?
Kristin Halvorsen - Minister Of Finance (SV):
That is first of all to make sure that they can get bank credit, and that is why this so-called Gold Card, which is not a grant but the ability for getting loans to good industrial projects, will also benefit those who have good green project.
Rune Haaland:
So that means that Elbil Norge (Buddy) who produces in Oslo and Think who produces in Aurskog will have a possibility to get included in these programs?
Kristin Halvorsen:
What's important for them is that they have a bank that puts those programs into good use, which gets them the ability to lend out money.
That is why we have taken a lot of measures in that sector.
But then it is up to the individual bank that reviews each application, which means there are no gurantees that each project gets funded.
That being said, we have taken measures in the finance sector, so that there will be good prospects for funding good projects.
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Rune Haaland:
The limited access to EVs is critical today.
Inga Marte Thorkildsen - Pariament Environment Comitee (SV) :
Yes, I completely agree and we were actually on our way to contact Think to find out how it is going with them, since it's been a while since we last talked. We didn't have the time to get this done before the weekend
But we will get in touch the following week.
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Rune Haaland:
Do you have an EV yourself?
Knut Arild Hareide - Minister of the Environment, previous administration (KRF):
I have an EV in Oslo which me and my brother shares,
Rune Halland:
And KRF are fans of EVs?
Knut Arild Hareide
Yes we are big fans of EVs and it is very exciting in these days since they are beginning to be very good & functional cars
That is why it is so important that we keep the EV production in Norway, now when we are approaching the real break trough
Rune Haaland:
But the real question is, what can the politicians, KRF and society do to stimulate / keep EV jobs in Norway?
Knut Arild Hareide
I believe we can give the EV industry a better framework, so that the jobs stay here.
Especially now that we have the finacial crisis, it is important to keep Norwegian jobs.
That should give us the abillity to lay out a better framework and direct aid, for example in the form of credit to these companies.
That should of course be for the entire industry. I believe the EV has become better and better for each passing year
Making a good car for both rural and city environments.
So the cars are getting better and better and we have the expertise in several districts of the country. That needs to be preserved.
We as politicians must work hard for that. KRF will do it and we hope we can get other parties with us on this.
Rune Haaland:
So as a Parliament rep. for KRF, will you specifically ask Kristin Halvorsen to find the Gold Card so that we can get the Norwegian EV production rolling again?
Knut Arild Hareide
Yes there is no reason that the Gold Card should be preserved for the banks only
To give credit to these kinds of companies, I find very exciting, especially from an environmental point of view.
So, KRF will work for that. Kristin Halvorsen has demonstrated the ability to think environment before,
so I hope we can get her on board
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pablogic 2 years ago
Excellent report, thanks for the English subs.
Odziz 2 years ago