Indonesia just turbocharged its green energy ambitions with the launch of Southeast Asia's first electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Karawang, West Java! 🌱 Built through a $1 billion joint venture between Indonesia Battery Corp, Hyundai, and LG Energy Solution, this facility marks a major leap in the region's EV race.
President Joko Widodo boldly declared: \"We can win against other countries with this\", thanks to Indonesia's massive nickel reserves 🏔️ – critical for battery production. The plant will initially crank out 10 GWh of battery cells (enough for 150,000 EVs ⚡) and plans to double capacity soon.
Coordinating Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan emphasized Indonesia's goal to become a global EV supply chain leader while slashing carbon emissions 🌿. With an integrated ecosystem from mining to manufacturing, the archipelago is shifting gears toward a cleaner future – and giving Tesla a run for its money!
