Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia is projecting the downstreaming of electric vehicle (EV) batteries for motorcycles and cars within the next two years, according to Director General of the Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics (ILMATE) Industry at the Ministry of Industry Setia Diarta.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in Makassar on November 5, he said the Indonesian government is continuing efforts to push for battery downstreaming, as evidenced by the presence of factories from several consortiums currently under construction in Karawang, as well as some consortiums involving state-owned enterprises (SOEs).
GIIAS is the largest automotive exhibition in Indonesia where environmentally friendly vehicles, including electric vehicles, are highlighted. Every booth at this year's event featured low-emission vehicles, while also offering education on the benefits of using environmentally friendly vehicles.
Chairman of the Indonesian Automotive Industry Association (Gaikindo) Putu Juli Ardika said that the development of vehicle technology, particularly electric vehicles, is highly suitable for the people of South Sulawesi, given the region's surplus electricity production.
Gaikindo has noted that GIIAS Makassar plays a significant role, with a target of contributing 4.1% to national sales in Indonesia.
Putu Juli is optimistic about these sales targets, as Makassar serves as a hub for Eastern Indonesia, with a population of approximately 1.4 million in the city, and about 50 million people in the broader eastern region but the vehicle ownership rate per thousand people is still low./.
