Indonesia revs up electric car ambitions to rival Singapore and Thailand

Indonesia is planning a series of incentives for electric-car manufacturers and drivers, to help bolster a sector that has already lured investment from Toyota and SoftBank, according to a draft government strategy.The measures are aimed at accelerating the adoption of battery-powered cars in Indonesia and building a base for the production and export of such vehicles. They include lower taxes for manufacturers and buyers of electric cars, and benefits for EV owners, such as special parking…