Longest Flight in a Production Electric Aircraft: Beam Global Sets World Record

SAN DIEGO, California, United States--Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW), announced that the Pipistrel Alpha Electro aircraft flew 227 nautical miles over Central California, thus setting the world record for the Longest flight in a production electric aircraft powered by renewable solar energy, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.

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.

Photo above: Beam CEO Desmond Wheatley and Pilot Joseph Oldham are truly Beaming as they complete the world record #FlyingOnSunshine adventure.

'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.'

'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 PilotJoseph 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.

Beam Globalis 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).

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