So, indeed, anyone can participate in pushing the demand for electric vehicles in terms of fuel costsJakarta (ANTARA) - Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif on Tuesday reviewed Pertamina's Green Energy Station (GES) for general fuel in Denpasar, Bali, which also serves as a general electric-vehicle battery exchange station.
He said that the operation of such gas stations would promote the evolution of motorized vehicles from fuel-based to electric-based, which would be cleaner, more eco-friendly, and cost-effective since electricity costs would also be more competitive.
"This is the evolution of motorized vehicles that used to be fueled to become electric, environmentally clean, and efficient. The cost of electricity is also increasingly competitive because now (business entities) are competing to grow their businesses, for example, solar panels are getting cheaper," the minister noted in a statement issued here on Tuesday.
He said that if drivers insist on using fossil-based fuels, the costs they will need to pay would rise, and there would also be a carbon tax in the future.
He urged people to switch to clean and renewable energy sourced from nature firsthand.
In addition, he also asked everyone to participate in efforts to promote the transition to electric vehicles as a means to achieve national efficiency.
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“So, indeed, anyone can participate in pushing the demand for electric vehicles in terms of fuel costs," he remarked.
He further emphasized that compared to fuel-based vehicles, the use of electric vehicles could benefit motorists.
"The cost of fuel, if you use oil fuel is Rp30 thousand per day, but if you use a battery swap it is only Rp10 thousand per day, that for the entire day. Grab has also provided packages such as leasing, so Grab partners pay a fee (for the rental of electric motorbikes of) Rp60 thousand a day. In three years, the motorbike will become the rider's," he highlighted.
PT Pertamina (Persero) is committed to expediting the development of its solar-powered and environmentally friendly green energy stations. Currently, there are 240 such stations, and their number is targeted to be increased to around 300 by the end of 2022.
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Pertamina president director Nicke Widyawati said that her administration will increase new and renewable energy sources at the upstream, refinery, and downstream levels according to the energy mix target.
Currently, Pertamina is starting development on the downstream aspect, starting from two-wheeled vehicles to support the electric vehicle ecosystem.
"Our concept is to sell swap batteries to make it easier for motorcyclists, to start with, to (gauge) it," Widyawati said.
"In Bali, we are collaborating with Grab for the development of this ecosystem. If this ecosystem is built, it will automatically offer convenience to people who will switch to using electric vehicles," she added.
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