Fuso teamed up with four well-known automotive manufacturers from Japan to develop a mobility ecosystem model in Indonesia.
Fuso Supports Indonesian Government in Accelrating CO2 Emission Reduction
Five official distributors of automotive brands consisting of Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan, Fuso, Isuzu and Toyota, have agreed to join forces in an effort to popularise electrified vehicles in Indonesia by experimenting a collaborative demonstration of an electrification ecosystem in Bali.
The initiative, named the EV Smart Mobility – Joint Project, aims not only to support the Indonesian government in accelerating carbon emission reduction, but also to expand the introduction and popularisation of electrified vehicles as one of the keys of future mass mobility, and to further revitalise the tourism industry sector in Indonesia through ecotourism. The EV Smart Mobility – Joint Project is also expected to support Indonesia’s leadership role within the 2022 G20 meetings, which will be conducted in Bali as well.
The EV Smart Mobility – Joint Project is a form of contribution from 5 automotive brands to take a role in efforts to accelerate carbon emissions reduction in the Indonesian automotive industry. These makers are developing multi-pathways to expand options for reduced emissions transportation. The participating brands have proven technology in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV), battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) which are powered by electricity, and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) which combine EV and conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) technology to reduce carbon emission without charging. Even ICEs may contribute to carbon reduction through the utilisation of biofuel.
This multi-pathway approach aims to make reduced emission vehicles accessible at a large scale, preparing a wide range of options matching different usage conditions, renewable energy sources, various level of charging infrastructure readiness, and customer needs. With this approach, many more customers can contribute to participate in reducing carbon emissions with no one left behind. This EV Smart Mobility – Joint Project of BEV/PHEV demonstration testing is positioned as a part of the total initiative to pave a solid foundation for electrification in Indonesia.
Each brand will participate in the EV Smart Mobility – Joint Project by involving their flagship electrified vehicles. The lineup of the project will encompass both passenger and commercial electrification vehicles.
To accelerate the introduction of electrification technology to the public and develop the right technology to match customer needs, manufacturers need to first set up pilot project activities and prepare the availability of infrastructure such as charging stations to the experimental test of total ecosystem.
The passenger electrification line-up will be used to support mobility within the Nusa Dua area and Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. Meanwhile, the commercial line-up will be used to support logistics and will be considered to create a collaborative activity with local businesses in the Bali area.
The EV Smart Mobility – Joint Project is planned to start from July 2022 in conjunction with various events within the framework of the G20 meeting in Bali. This activity will be a great opportunity for countries who join the G20 related meetings to see the commitment and seriousness of Indonesian government and the national automotive industry in implementing green energy transition policies and welcoming the era of future mobility based on environmentally friendly vehicles or electrification.
