Delhi Airport will introduce 62 electric vehicles to its airside operations over the next four months to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1,000 tonnes a year, operator DIAL said on Monday. The runways, taxiways, and aprons directly related to aircraft arrival and departure are called the airside area.

On Monday, Delhi International Airports Limited (DIAL) launched its Green Transportation Programme, under which it has decided to introduce electric vehicles on the airside in phases.

“In the first phase, DIAL will roll out 62 electric vehicles for its airside operations, which will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 1,000 tonnes per year. These vehicles will be operational within three to four months,” it said.

DIAL will also install high-voltage and fast-charging stations at strategic locations to meet the requirements of these vehicles and other airport stakeholders, the operator said. It added that under the program, DIAL has worked with OEMs to make the necessary changes to electric vehicles to install airport-specific equipment and worked closely with airport stakeholders to adopt electric vehicles.