The development of battery technology is accelerating the transition towards the electrification of transport, with electric cars becoming more competitive with traditional combustion engine vehicles. This shift is not an instant process, but with more affordable electric car models becoming available, it is expected to accelerate in the coming years.
In Finland, there are projections of nearly a million electric cars on the roads by 2030, alongside millions of gasoline and diesel cars. This transition is part of a broader shift towards electrification in various sectors, including heating and industry. Countries like Germany and Britain are already undergoing transitions in their heating systems.
Being a pioneer in this development is in Finland’s interest, as the market and technological advancements continue to favor electric vehicles and clean energy solutions. Wind power was once ridiculed but has now become a thriving market worth over 200 billion euros, with global technology giants and major energy companies and investors involved in the sector.
According to Mahatma Gandhi’s quote, “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” While this may not have been said exactly as attributed to him, it reflects the way technological and ideological changes often progress in society. The shift towards electric transport is not an instant process, but with more affordable electric car models becoming available and wider benefits such as reduced oil consumption and CO2 emissions becoming undeniable, it is expected to accelerate in the coming years.
