Indonesia’s EV Transition Not Just to Cut Emissions, More So to Cut Oil Dependence, Study Says

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Indonesia's transition to electric vehicles (EVs) aims to reduce its dependence on oil rather than solely focusing on emissions reductions. The country's longstanding tradition of subsidizing fuel has led to low gasoline and diesel prices, supported by extensive government intervention. This study highlights the need for a shift in transportation and economic strategies for sustainable development.

For decades, Indonesia built its economic and social stability around subsidized fuel. Cheap gasoline and diesel became embedded in transport habits, logistics systems and household budgets. Even today, fuel prices remain artificially low by regional standards. However, this affordability is sustained by heavy state intervention, not market reality. As global ... [continued] The post Indonesia’s EV Transition Not Just to Cut Emissions, More So to Cut Oil Dependence, Study Says appeared first on CleanTechnica.