THE IMPLICATION OF POWER RELATIONS IN ADAPTING ELECTRIC VEHICLES POLICY IN DENPASAR

Abstract

The use of electric vehicles is attempted to be a new habit in Denpasar City. But, there is still doubt in many parties to switch from conventional vehicles to electric vehicles. The doubt appears from the government’s inconsistency in applying the policy and giving incentives. The appeal that is intended to the government and people has not been realized yet. The incentives of choosing electric vehicle are still constrained of quota and complicated bureaucracy. The reduce of carbon emission is used as a discourse to influence people’s mindset to rather choose electric vehicle. This research uses qualitative approach through the data from observation, interview, and literature studies to study about the impact of power relation which is played in shaping people’s orientation to use electric vehicles. The power play of the government is seen as only be oriented to public and put aside the realization from government themselves. This research finds that the power relation impacts the marginal with losses without further accountability from the stakeholders. It presses the subordinate group who does not have enough power to against the policy.

Keywords: implication, power relation, electric vehicle, Denpasar City