Green Mobility Initiative by IAF

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, being briefed by a rep of Tata Motors during induction of the first batch of e-vehicles in IAF, at Air HQ (VB) on November 15, 2022.

New Delhi, November 15. In order to achieve reduction in carbon foot print and in keeping with the Gol’s initiative on introduction of green mobility, IAF has inducted a fleet of Tata Nexon Electric Vehicles.  A flag-off ceremony was held at Air Force Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan on 15 November 2022. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff flagged off the first batch of 12 electric vehicles in the presence of other senior officers and staff.

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, flagging off the first batch of 12 e-vehicles at Air HQ (VB).

Indian Air Force is planning to enhance the usage of electric vehicles in a progressive manner by procuring e-vehicles against downgradedconventional vehicles. Augmentation of the e-vehicles ecosystem, including installation of charging infrastructure at various Air Force bases, is also planned. The first batch of electric cars introduced today will be deployed in Delhi NCR units for performance monitoring and analysis. 

Line up of the first batch of e-vehicles inducted by IAF, on 15 Nov 22 at Air HQ (VB).

To create a standardised inventory of vehicles, IAF has already joined hands with Indian Army in the ongoing procurement of Electric Buses and Electric Cars. These proactive measures reaffirms IAF’s commitment to the National objective of transformation towards environment friendly mobility.

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