Jogja's Electric Becak Ambition, A Battery Waste Time Bomb?
Electric becaks (becak listrik) introduced in Yogyakarta are facing issues with component failures and expensive battery replacements. These challenges cast a shadow over their widespread adoption as a sustainable transport option and raise concerns about future battery waste.
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