VOA | Jokowi: Indonesia’s Dream of Becoming a Major Player in the Electric Vehicle Industry Will Soon Be Realized

The beginning of the construction of material factories for electric vehicle batteries in various provinces is claimed to be the start of the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia. This was conveyed by President Joko Widodo when inaugurating a lithium battery anode factory owned by PT Indonesia BTR New Energi in Kendal, Central Java. Read more on…

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TechinAsia | Can Indonesia Overtake Thailand to Become Asia’s Detroit through Electric Cars?

For several years, Thailand has been ahead of Indonesia in terms of export value and automotive or car manufacturing. But when we talking about electric vehicles (EVs), nature favors Indonesia. This is because the country has abundant reserves of nickel, one of the most important one of the critical components for EV battery manufacturing. Read more on…

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Decarbonizing the Transportation Sectors

The transport sector, with its extensive emissions, significantly contributes to the energy sector. In 2022, Indonesia's transport sector emitted 150 MtCO2, with the road transport sector contributing 90% (IETO, 2023 ). To delve deeper, 70% of emissions are from road passengers, and 20% from road freight. Decarbonizing the transport sector is a complex task that…

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Electric Vehicles Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Transportation Sector

Jakarta, June 7, 2024 - The Government should take more robust measures to promote the reduction of carbon emissions in the land transportation sector. Transportation is one of Indonesia's significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources. This was revealed by Faris Adnan Padhilah, Research Coordinator of the Energy Demand Management Section, Institute for Essential Services Reform…

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Farid Wijaya, Analis Senior Bahan dan Energi Terbarukan, Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR)

Spurring the Electric Vehicle Battery Industry Sustainability

Jakarta, December 19, 2023 - In recent years, energy transition has become a significant focus in various countries, including Indonesia. President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) has been promoting the shift from conventional energy sources to renewable energy. One of the strategic steps emphasized is the development of electric vehicles. This support is realized through various incentives,…

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