Beam Global Sets World Record for Longest Flight in a Production Electric Aircraft, Powered Only by Sunshine
July 20 2021 - 8:00AM
Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW), the leading provider of
innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV)
charging, outdoor media and energy security, today announced it
successfully set the world record for the longest flight in a
production electric aircraft powered by off-grid, renewable solar
energy, proving zero emissions aviation is here.
Starting in Fresno, the Pipistrel Alpha Electro
aircraft flew 227 nautical miles over Central California with stops
in Madera, Merced, Modesto and Lodi before following the same
flight path back to Fresno. Beam Global partnered with Pilot Joseph
Oldham, Founder and CEO of New Vision Aviation, to make the trip
possible. EV ARC™ electric vehicle charging equipment was rapidly
deployed at several airports, and in some cases relocated to
support the multi-leg flight, demonstrating that airports can
support the electrification of aviation without construction,
electrical work or large utility charges.
“This historic world record marks the start of a
new chapter for zero emissions aviation while breaking down the
barriers to rapid adoption of commercially available clean
aircraft. Our products make airport charging infrastructure
available now, ushering in a new level of aviation access for rural
and suburban denizens,” said Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley.
“There are around twenty thousand public and private airports
across the U.S. and we want to put clean, impact free charging
infrastructure in all of them.”
Currently, 62% of electricity from the grid in
the U.S. is sourced from fossil fuels and 29% of greenhouse gas
emissions comes from the transportation sector according to an
April U.S. EPA report on Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. As
the momentum behind the electrification of transportation continues
to grow globally, this world record highlights the coming renewable
revolution of air travel ushering in a new era of clean
transportation. These efforts are being led by the state of
California, where Governor Gavin Newsom has dedicated a portion of
the proposed 2021 state budget to mitigating the dangers posed by
climate change, including efforts to prioritize zero-emission
transportation.
“I’m thrilled we accomplished our record-setting
flight. This is a defining summer for sustainable aviation and for
establishing the Central Valley as a forward-thinking region for
propelling the electrification of aviation ahead at an accelerated
pace,” said Pilot Joseph Oldham, Founder and CEO of New Vision
Aviation. “Our goal with this accomplishment is to raise awareness
of the urgent need for more clean transportation options—and show
the world what is possible.”
Non-profit New Vision Aviation sees California’s
Central Valley as an emerging innovation hub for the
electrification of aviation and oversees educational programs for
disadvantaged youth to inspire and train them for careers in clean
aviation. The program is funded in part by Fresno Measure C.
About Beam Global
Beam Global is a CleanTech leader that produces
innovative, sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV)
charging, outdoor media, and energy security, without the
construction, disruption, risks and costs of grid-tied solutions.
Products include the patented EV ARC™ and Solar Tree® lines with
BeamTrak™ patented solar tracking, and ARC Technology™ energy
storage, along with EV charging, outdoor media and disaster
preparedness packages.
The company develops, patents, designs,
engineers and manufactures unique and advanced renewably energized
products that save customers time and money, help the environment,
empower communities and keep people moving. Based in San Diego, the
company produces Made in America products. Beam Global is listed on
Nasdaq under the symbols BEEM and BEEMW (formerly Envision Solar,
EVSI, EVSIW). For more information visit https://BeamForAll.com/,
LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.
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