The use of electric cars in Indonesia has the potential to reduce emissions by up to 20 percent by 2030, according to Puji Lestari, a Professor of Environmental Engineering from ITB, in a talk show on CNN Indonesia discussing solutions to air pollution in Jakarta.

Puji emphasized the importance of government attention to the penetration of electric cars in the market, as this process takes time. The potential for emission reduction also depends on the public's purchasing power and infrastructure such as vehicle recharging stations. Additionally, surveys to gauge public demand are crucial so the government can design appropriate supporting infrastructure.

Ferdi Hasiman from the Alpha Research Database Indonesia stated that policies related to electric vehicles must be well-prepared, as transportation is a major contributor to air pollution. In 2022, electric car sales only reached 0.9 percent of total car sales in Indonesia, and about 30,000 electric motorcycles were sold compared to 29 million conventional motorcycles.

Puji also highlighted the importance of government oversight to monitor policies and their implementation, as well as cooperation between regions such as Jabodetabek to optimize policies related to electric vehicles.

Luckmi Purwandari from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry added that 57 percent of air pollution in Jakarta is caused by fuel-powered vehicles, with 98 percent coming from private vehicles.

 

Source: cnnindonesia.com