Perum DAMRI and ITDC buy a UI-Made electric bus

JawaPos.com – The Electric Car Research Team of the University of Indonesia (UI) or UI National Electric Car Team has launched Molina UI-EV Bus. The vehicle is an electric bus resulting from a research ready to be marketed. This bus is considered environmentally friendly and energy efficient, and ready to be marketed to participate in the animation of the automotive industry in Indonesia.

In his written statement, Public Relations and KIP UI mentioned that Molina UI-EV Bus is the work of the children of the nation who must be proud and promoted. The development of the electric bus is also in sync with future vehicle trends, namely the vehicle with the concept of saving energy and environmentally friendly. "On the other hand, with the development of this line of electric buses, the UI is participating in government programs that reduce emissions by 29% by 2030," he said. he declared.

Well, today (Thursday 29/6), held at Floating Space UI Depok campus, the University of Indonesia represented by the rector of the UI Muhammad Anis has signed a memorandum of understanding with Perum DAMRI represented by the managing director Setia N. Milatia Moemin, with PT Tourism Development Indonesia (Persero) or Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) represented by the President Director Abdulbar Mr. Mansoer.

The three parties agreed to develop the national electric bus operation of UI production and pledged to control several electric bus units manufactured by the team Molina FTUI. The cooperation between the UI and the two state-owned enterprises is a form of government and industrial support to the results of research conducted by universities.

With this agreement, it is expected that more and more industries or companies will order electric vehicles manufactured by the IU. In the future, the UI will continue to innovate and develop the electric bus. Not just in terms of vehicles but also some things that support the operationalization of electric buses such as manufacturing, charging stations and after-sales service.