PosIND And Mitsubishi Realiz The First BEV Logistics Needs At IKN

The cooperation ceremony between PosIND and Mitsubishi. (Photo: Mitsubishi Fuso)

PT Pos Indonesia (PosIND) introduced two models of environmentally friendly electric vehicles that will be used as part of the daily operation of PosIND, at the inauguration of the second outlet in the capital city of Nusantara (IKN).

This means that the two vehicles presented are brands from PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI), official distributors of Mitsubishi passenger vehicles and light trading in Indonesia from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MCC), and also PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB), official distributor Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation in Indonesia.

The presence of these two vehicles is a concrete step for PosIND in supporting the development of modern and sustainable public services in the new capital city.

Nusantara Logistics hub in the capital city of Nusantara is expected to become an ideal transportation ecosystem, both from infrastructure and other supporting facilities and facilities, which can later be implemented throughout the country. Furthermore, we have plans to utilize Mitsubishi L100 EV and FUSO eCanter in various operations of PT Pos Indonesia, especially in the capital city of Nusantara," said Executive Vice President Regional 6 PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) (Hanny Sartana, in an official statement, Thursday, August 22.

Furthermore, he said, Mitsubishi's participation in this activity also reflected the company's full support for environmental programs being launched in the new capital city.

"With supporting infrastructure, this electric vehicle will become an integral part of future mobility solutions, helping Indonesia achieve its emission reduction targets and encouraging environmentally friendly technology adoption in various industrial sectors," he added.

Previously, the collaboration between PT Pos Indonesia and Mitsubishi began several years ago through trial activities or Proof of Concept (PoC) at L100EV and eCanter, which strengthened relations and trust in the logistics business industry. Through these efforts, MMKSI and Pos Indonesia conducted joint studies through trial concept activities using the Mitsubishi L100 EV model for 11 months, from April 2022 to March 2023. This PoC activity shows that Mitsubishi L100 EV is able to meet the daily logistics operational needs well.

"As part of our vision for a greener and more sustainable future, Mitsubishi is committed to providing environmentally friendly mobility solutions, especially in important areas such as the capital city of the archipelago. We are proud to be able to contribute in supporting PosIND by using Mitsubishi L100 EV, which is specifically designed to meet the needs of efficient and sustainable modern logistics," said PT MMKSI President Director Atsushi Kurita.

PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) also contributed to supporting Pos Indonesia's commitment to environmentally friendly logistics solutions. eCanter, as the world's first electric truck, brings innovation and cutting-edge technology that revolutionizes the commercial vehicle industry. Since 2022, PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) has carried out a series of Proof of Concept (PoC) to ensure reliability and eCanter performance in various terrains in Indonesia.

"The eCanter contribution is not only a clear proof that this electric truck is a reliable future solution for various industrial sectors, but is also able to face operational challenges on various terrains throughout Indonesia. We believe that eCanter will play a vital role in achieving this goal, while strengthening our commitment to environmental conservation and future sustainability," said President Director of PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) Daisuke Okamoto.