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        "msgid": "popular-automotive-ev-battery-degradation-phev-cars-gain-traction-1780593635",
        "date": "2026-05-16 06:02:00",
        "title": "[POPULAR AUTOMOTIVE] EV Battery Degradation, PHEV Cars Gain Traction",
        "author": "Agung Kurniawan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "This article highlights popular automotive news in Indonesia, including concerns about EV battery degradation when parked in direct sunlight. It also covers the rising popularity of PHEV cars, with sales increasing by 60.3% in April 2026 compared to the previous month, and the start of the Moto3 Catalan race series featuring Indonesian racer Veda Ega Pratama.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Many readers are interested in learning about\nEV battery degradation when parked under direct sunlight. Similarly,\nthere is interest in the article about the results of the FP1 Moto3\nCatalunya 2026. In addition, many are curious about the list of\nbest-selling PHEV models in April 2026. For more details, here is a\ncollection of the most popular automotive articles on Friday\n(15\/5\/2026):<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Parking in Direct Sunlight Accelerates EV Battery Degradation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The trend of using electric vehicles (EVs) in Indonesia continues to\nincrease along with the growing number of models and the support of\ncharging infrastructure. However, behind this popularity, EV owners are\nalso required to better understand the proper usage and maintenance\npatterns to ensure that the battery condition remains optimal in the\nlong term.<\/p>\n<p>BYD Motor Indonesia has signaled that it will introduce a new variant\nfor its flagship electric city car, the BYD Atto 1, with a more\naffordable price. This step is taken to expand the consumer base for\nelectric vehicles in Indonesia, while also maintaining the appeal of the\nAtto 1, which has so far received a positive response from the\nmarket.<\/p>\n<p>The Moto3 Catalan race series officially began today. The talented\nyoung Indonesian racer, Veda Ega Pratama, took to the track to\nparticipate in the Free Practice 1 (FP1) session in cloudy but dry\nweather conditions. Starting the session optimistically, Veda Ega\nimmediately pushed his motorcycle to adapt to the characteristics of the\ncircuit. In the opening lap, he recorded a time of 1 minute 54.946\nseconds.<\/p>\n<p>Drivers in Jakarta can still travel freely without worrying about the\nodd-even rule on Friday (15\/5\/2026). This is because the vehicle\nrestriction based on license plate numbers is still suspended during the\nlong holiday period. The DKI Jakarta Transportation Department has\nconfirmed that the odd-even policy will not be in effect during the\nnational holiday of the Ascension of Jesus Christ and the accompanying\npublic holiday.<\/p>\n<p>The sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in Indonesia\nhave begun to show a positive trend, as seen in the increase in\nwholesale distribution in April 2026. Based on data from the Indonesian\nAutomotive Industry Association (Gaikindo), the total number of PHEVs\nsold during the period reached 569 units. This figure is up 60.3 percent\ncompared to March 2026, which recorded only 355 units.<\/p>",
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