Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Thursday said it has deployed 57 electric vehicles (EVs) for airside and landside operations as part of its bid to become a net zero-carbon emission airport by 2030. Airport officials said the move to switch to EV vehicles will cut down an estimated 1,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually.
Of the 57 EVs, 21 will be used by airside operations, airport rescue and firefighting teams, while the remaining 36 would be used by various DIAL departments, including environment, horticulture and cargo services.
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates the airport, said they were planning to gradually add more EVs to its fleet while phasing out petrol- and diesel-run vehicles in a phased manner.
