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Mumbai Intn'l Airport introduces first batch of EVs
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IANS | 26 Jan, 2023
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) introduced its
first batch of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on Wednesday.
To
reduce dependency on fossil fuels, CSMIA has introduced 45 EVs by
replacing its existing fleet of fossil fuel powered vehicles. This is
part of the airport's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and to
promote sustainable transportation.
CSMIA intends to replace all
its combustion-powered vehicles with electric vehicles as part of its
Operational Net Zero mission by 2029.
According to a CSMIA
spokesperson, this move is a step towards CSMIA's Operational Net Zero
plan, which aims to reduce the airport's environmental impact.
In
addition to the 45 EVs being introduced in January, CSMIA is also
exploring the deployment of 60 more EVs in the next fiscal year,
including ambulances, forward command post, security and airside
operations & maintenance utility vehicles.
The remaining
vehicles will be replaced in a phased-wise manner. CSMIA is also
planning to engage with stakeholders operating at the airport to switch
to EV's in support of CSMIA's Operational Net Zero by 2029 goal.
Speaking
on the occasion, CSMIA's spokesperson said, "With every green program
that the airport initiates, it brings us a great sense of delight to be
able to contribute to aviation industry's journey towards attaining a
sustainable future. As a responsible airport service provider, CSMIA
strives to reduce its impact on the environment. Switching to electric
vehicles will help to reduce carbon emissions, thereby lowering the
airport's carbon footprint. CSMIA takes pride in its vision and mission
to create an ecosystem that is centered to fast-track its journey
towards carbon neutrality."
Recently, the airport commissioned
twelve robust DC fast EV charging stations at P1 - Multi-level Car
Parking (MLCP) at Terminal 1, P5 - MLCP at Terminal 2, and Airside of
CSMIA. This initiative will help in reducing around 25% of greenhouse
gas emissions caused by burning of fossil fuel in mobility. Moreover,
the airport now holds the Highest-Level 4+ "Transition" of Airport
Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program of Airport Council International
(ACI). CSMIA is committed to reducing its environmental impact and is
eager to lead the way in sustainable transportation.
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