Energy Ministry Claims Using Electric Vehicles Saves Rp2.77mn a Year

Rida Mulyana, Secretary General of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, claimed that electric vehicles can save customers up to Rp2.77 million on fuel expenses per year. Not only is it beneficial to the public, the use of electric vehicles also reduces the government budget.

Wuling-Gotion High Tech Develops Electric Car Batteries in Indonesia

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – PT SGMW Motor Indonesia (Wuling Indonesia) collaborates with PT Gotion Green Energy Solutions Indonesia (Gotion High-Tech) to develop electric vehicle batteries for the Indonesian automotive market. The partnership was signed at the Wuling Factory in Cikarang, West Java on Monday, November 28.

PLN, Hyundai Kefico Collaborate to Develop Battery Swapping Station for Electric Motorcycle

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – State power company PT PLN (Persero) is collaborating with Hyundai Kefico and Consortiums to develop Battery Swapping Station for Motorcycles (SPBKLU). The pilot project took place in Bali, with Hyundai Kefico providing 50 motorcycles for PLN’s operation during the G20 Summit. This collaboration also includes the installation of SPBKLU in accordance with the agreement.

Philippines regulators consider energy storage ownership rules and definition – report

The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) and regulators are considering changing rules governing ownership of grid-connected energy storage systems. The current classification of energy storage as generation could be hindering investment in an asset class the Philippines needs to see more of to ensure stable and cost-effective operation of its electricity networks.