07/12/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/12/2021 06:07
San Diego, CA - Beam Global (NASDAQ: Nasdaq: BEEM) will power the longest flight ever in a production electric aircraft powered entirely by off-grid renewable energy. The multi-leg quest starts and ends in Fresno and culminates with a media event at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Saturday July 17, proving zero emission aviation is not only possible, it's here.
Members of the media are invited to attend the record-setting touchdown July 17 and the stops along the way to explore the plane while it is charging on the tarmac. The stops include Fresno (starting location), Madera, Merced, Modesto, Lodi and Sacramento, with the return trip in reverse. Pilot Joseph Oldham, Founder and CEO of New Vision Aviation and a Central Valley native and Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley will be available for interviews.
As the momentum behind the electrification of transportation continues to grow, this world record attempt will highlight the coming revolution of air travel and the Made in America tools ushering in a new era of clean transportation led by California. Governor Gavin Newsom has even dedicated a portion of the proposed 2021 state budget to mitigating the dangers posed by climate change, including efforts to prioritize zero-emission transportation.
WHO: Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global, a clean technology company providing renewable charging infrastructure solutions for electric vehicles, energy security and disaster preparedness and Pilot Joseph Oldham of New Vision Aviation. a501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing residents and youth from disadvantaged communities in the San Joaquin Valley with the opportunity to experience flight and begin training for careers in aviation.
WHAT: World record attempt at the longest flight of a production electric aircraft powered by off-grid, renewable energy
WHEN: Wednesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 17
SCHEDULE: Media can attend any stop along the way.
Wednesday July 14 (times may vary due to weather)
Thursday July 15 (times may vary due to weather)
Friday July 16 (times may vary due to weather)
Saturday July 17 (times may vary due to weather)
RSVP REQUIRED: Please RSVP to [email protected] by July 16 to attend the media event in Fresno, or the day prior to attend any stop along the route.