AutomobilesAt Indonesian motor show, carmakers vie to lead the pack in electrics
Lack of infrastructure and unclear policy remain obstacles for spread of EVs
Chinese-owned DFSK Motor Indonesia shows off an electrified car at the Indonesia International Auto Show on July 18. (Photo by Shotaro Tani)
SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writer
JAKARTA -- Asian automakers unveiled models that look to take advantage of Indonesia’s ambitious pivot toward electric vehicles at the opening of the capital’s annual motor show Thursday, hoping Southeast Asia's biggest economy is ready for pricier but cleaner cars.