SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday October 29, Beam Global, a CleanTech leader that produces innovative, sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media, and energy security, will conduct the world’s first Flying on Sunshine flight in a Pipestrel, production electric aircraft, powered completely by Beam’s EV ARC™ unit delivering off-grid, sustainably generated, locally stored energy.
| WHAT: | Maiden voyage of the first Flying on Sunshine flight, made with the Pipistrel production electric plane fully powered on sunshine, charged by Beam Global’s patented EV ARC™ charging unit. |
| WHO: | The event will bring together local Fresno media and officials to watch Pilot Joseph Oldham and Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley’s sunshine-powered flight. |
| WHEN: | Thursday October 29, 2020 2:00pm PT |
| WHERE: | Reedley Airport 4557 S Frankwood Avenue Reedley, CA 93654 |
| WHY: | This proof of concept test flight is the first step in Beam Global’s larger initiative to bring clean mobility to this brand-new sector of sustainable transportation. |
| RSVP: | Interested reporters should RSVP to BeamGlobal@BulleitGroup.com and contact Sandra Peterson at 408-691-0343 for onsite support the day of the event. |
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