XL Axiata Provides ICT Services To Support The National Electric Car Industry

JAKARTA - PT XL Axiata Tbk (XL Axiata) through XL Axiata Business Solutions (XLABS) collaborates strategically with PT Mobil Anak Bangsa (MAB) in providing information and communication technology services or ICT in the form of the Internet of Things (IoT) and a fixed connection for one of the national electric bus manufacturers.

"This collaboration with PT MAB is very strategic for XL Axiata, and is one of the portfolios of the XLABS project for the Indonesian electric vehicle industry which is currently growing rapidly. This collaboration is also proof of support for the progress of the national electric car industry," said XL President Director & CEO Axiata, Dian Siswarini in a statement in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Monday, May 6.

The signing of the cooperation agreement took place in Jakarta (4/5), by the President Director & CEO of XL Axiata, Dian Siswarini, and the President Director of PT MAB, Kelik Irwantono. Also witnessing the signing, Chairman of the Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association (Periklindo) Moeldoko.

He said his party did not want to miss good momentum in the electric vehicle industry with a commitment and enthusiasm to grow together. This collaboration at the same time confirms that XLABS is ready to support the growth and advancement of the national EV industry, including being ready to provide supporting needs for advanced electric vehicle products, as well as the operation of electric vehicle companies.

Kelik Irwantono stated that this MoU is a manifestation of the commitment to jointly advance the electric vehicle ecosystem in Indonesia. By working together, it aims to encourage innovation and sustainability in the transportation sector.

"The signing of this MoU marks a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future, in line with a broader goal of promoting environmentally friendly energy and reducing carbon emissions," he said.

In this collaboration, XLABS will exactly provide a solution in the form of IoT Connectivity + which will be used for connectivity on bus electric vehicles.

With this service, the management of electric vehicles produced by MAB can monitor vehicle crucial devices such as battery conditions, as well as real time locations. The benefits of using this solution include ease in daily operations and maintenance of vehicles.

In addition, the IoT Connectivity + solution will enable operational cost efficiency because everything can be controlled and monitored from the dashboard. In the early stages of this collaboration, the IoT Connectivity + solution will be applied to selected vehicles produced by MAB. Meanwhile, the KoNetsi solution will still be used for the connectivity of the MAB factory in Kudus.

In the future, it is very possible for the use of IoT and ICT Solutions above the reliable XL Axiata connectivity which can provide further benefits for the Company's operations.

PT MAB is a national electric car manufacturer founded in 2017. The assembly plant is located in Kudus, Central Java Province. To date, the types of electric vehicles produced by PT MAB are Electric buses, electric trucks and electric vans.