KSP Moeldoko: It's Time For Indonesia's Electric Vehicle Industry To Be Independent

Indonesian Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Indonesian Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko emphasized that Indonesia has great potential towards independence in the electric vehicle industry. ) Electrical Energy Storage Technology Sebelas Maret University (UNS), in Solo, reported by Antara, Tuesday, December 7. Unfortunately, according to Moeldoko, until now Indonesia is still dependent on the import of the three main keys. Moeldoko hopes this dependence will end soon because PUI UNS is very advanced in research and development of battery technology. Meanwhile, for controlling, ITS Surabaya is also in the research development stage. "We need a strategic partner, so that research results can be made on an industrial scale," said Moeldoko.

Moeldoko reminded that Indonesia has the largest nickel and cobalt reserves in the world as the basic materials for making batteries. So that the President will strongly support the renewable industry. "This is a momentum and potential for Indonesia to jump ahead in the electric vehicle industry," said Moeldoko conveying the President's message. since 2012, and has been tested for electric bicycles, motorcycles, and electric cars. "Seeing firsthand the lithium battery PUI which has been developed several years ago, we are optimistic that this (lithium battery PUI) will continue to develop in the future," said Prof. Jamal.After discussing, the Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko together with the Chancellor of UNS Jamal Wiwoho directly inspected the PUI-PT Laboratory of Electrical Energy Storage Technology, Sebelas Maret University (UNS).