Through an official press release, El Dorado Airport (Bogota) informed that it has replaced its entire vehicle fleet with electric vehicles to service its apron operations.
This will reduce maintenance costs, reduce noise during journeys, implement technologies and, of course, promote sustainable mobility and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
“This transformation of the fleet that operates on the platform – to 100% electric – is an achievement, since we are avoiding the emission of 113 tons of carbon dioxide per year, which is equivalent to the carbon dioxide capture of approximately 700 mature trees annually,” said Natalí Leal, General Manager of OPAIN.
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El Dorado Airport in Figures
El Dorado’s fleet consists of 18 double-cab vehicles with flatbeds for operations, maintenance and security. Each of them is equipped with 360° vision cameras, designed to improve driving and facilitate the recognition of external elements.
To complement this initiative, 6 charging points have been installed that are powered by the solar panel system located on the airport’s roof, designed to supply energy to the new fleet of electric vehicles.
On the other hand, it should be noted that El Dorado Airport’s climate strategy includes the reduction of direct emissions derived from the use of fossil fuels and energy, through the installation of solar panels, the Retrofit project and other implemented actions.
As a result, they have recorded a 78% reduction in emissions, in line with the airport’s commitment to achieve emissions neutrality by 2025.
Latam Mobility in Colombia
Latam Mobility, the largest sustainable mobility community in Latin America, will arrive again in Medellín for its meeting in 2024.
There will be two days, on June 5 and 6, that will bring together the most prominent industry leaders, together with figures from the public sector, to offer their perspectives on advances in sustainable mobility, electromobility and sustainability.
The Orquideorama Botanical Garden of Medellín will be the setting for launches, news, projects and networking, with the aim of promoting sustainable investments in Latin America.
More information about the meeting and participation here.
