Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has kicked off a series of joint studies together with the Indonesian government on the use of electric vehicles to help the country reduce exhaust emissions and develop a greener environment — starting with the donation of 10 electric vehicles.
Speaking at a donation ceremony at the Ministry of Industry in Jakarta last week, Mitsubishi Motors CEO Osamu Masuko said the vehicles will contribute to a series of studies on transport infrastructure that can accommodate electric vehicles. Green cars have yet to attract much attention among the Indonesian public.
"This is an important moment for Mitsubishi Motors, the Indonesian government and the Indonesian people — who stand to benefit from increasing car ownership, a more connected community and a safer, greener environment," Masuko said. "Mitsubishi Motors wants to contribute directly to Indonesia's transition to a low-carbon economy era."