President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked that the relevant ministry soon developed public transport vehicles electrical energy

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President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked that the relevant ministry soon developed public transport vehicles electrical energy




Minister of Research and Technology (Research and Technology) Gusti Muhammad Hatta said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked that the relevant ministry soon developed public transport vehicles electrical energy to enhance the national transportation system.

"In 2012 the development of electric cars got an amazing response from the public. President also expressed his wish that the electric car has been developed especially for public transport, because if for` city car 'President is not too enthusiastic, "said the Minister Gusti Muhammad Hatta, Jakarta, Thursday.

He said the development of electric cars made ​​during 2012, gave rise to many experts. In fact he said, in May of this year a private company in Gresik will produce electric cars.

"All I heard also there is now an electric tricycle that paired device on the rickshaw, so no need to pedal again he could walk on his own," Gusti said.

According to Gusti Muhammad Hatta, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked for additional allocation of funds for the development and manufacture of electric cars for public transport. But in terms of technology, the development of electric cars still have a problem is recognized.

"From our experience in 2012, the electric car is still having problems from the technology, in which the batteries for electric cars is still weak. Likely we are going to focus on the development of battery electric cars in the future," he said.

Gusti said Kemenristek and some parties will attempt to make a small battery with a capacity to store large and durable.