Subang, Nitikan.id – Renowned as the “Maestro of Electric Vehicles in Asia”, Professor C.C. Chan arrived in Subang on Saturday to attend the Bilateral Conference on Renewable Energy: Introduction and Acceleration of Investment in Subang Regency, hosted by the Lembaga Adat Karatwan (LAK) Galuh Pakuan.
This visit marks an important mission for Prof. Chan, who aims to serve as a bridge between China and Indonesia in developing human resources and advancing the renewable energy industry, particularly electric vehicles (EV), in the Subang region.
In his keynote speech, Prof. Chan explained his long-standing interest in electric vehicle development. “I became interested in electric vehicles because fossil-fuel-powered transport is unsustainable. Electric motors, in fact, date back to the 19th century through the work of Michael Faraday, making EVs older than internal combustion engines (ICE),” he stated.
He emphasized that beyond energy inefficiency, conventional vehicles also pose environmental threats. “We created conventional vehicles to help people travel, but they also cause pollution, making people less happy. EVs are different—they run on clean, renewable energy. We must think not just for today, but for future generations.”
Prof. Chan expressed his admiration for Galuh Pakuan’s initiative, considering it a valuable step toward supporting Indonesia’s transition away from fossil fuels. He also urged Indonesia to follow China’s example in advancing renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, which are both sustainable and eco-friendly.
Highlighting Indonesia’s rich nickel reserves—a key material for EV battery production—Prof. Chan stressed the need for greater government support. “The Indonesian government should invest in university research and development programs to process nickel into high-quality EV batteries, allowing Indonesia to prove its leadership in global battery manufacturing.”
In his closing remarks, Prof. Chan called on all stakeholders to support the younger generation in renewable energy innovation. “Support our youth—they have the passion and drive to develop renewable energy technologies. Together, through strong policy, infrastructure, and technological development, we can make Indonesia a leader in green energy and electric vehicles,” he concluded.
