Although flying cars seem like something from the distant future, many manufacturers are already interested in the technology. Stellantis has partnered with Archer Aviation, a specialist in the sector with which he will build an aircraft in the coming years. We are talking about electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) that could be a solution for the mobility of the future. Both will build common facilities in Covington, Georgia (United States), and have interesting plans for the coming years.
To begin with, Stellantis is going to invest 150 million dollars for Archer to use between 2023 and 2024. It will be enough for the creation of the plant and to start mass-producing the midnight, the electric aircraft that is the flagship of the brand. It is a sustainable and silent vehicle that is designed for short journeys. Give a maximum autonomy of 160 kilometers and it is designed to make consecutive trips of 32 kilometers with an intermediate charging time of 10 minutes.
It is driven by six independent battery packs, each of which supports a pair of electric motors for safety. It reaches speeds of up to 241 km/h for really fast trips. In addition, it can carry four passengers and a pilot and has a payload of more than 450 kg. No details have been released yet, but Stellantis will supply advanced technology and knowledge manufacturing, personnel and capital to Archer. They will benefit from know-how of the conglomerate to be able to take off as a company.
The goal is for Stellantis to mass-produce Archer’s Midnight eVTOL as its exclusive manufacturer. In the future, an increase in this strategic participation is contemplated with a purchase of shares. They firmly believe that this type of electric flying aircraft or car has potential and do not hesitate to support a company that has shown itself to be industry leader. Stellantis has been a partner with Archer since 2020 with their first investment taking place in 2021. Now they will further benefit from their expertise in production, supply chain and design.
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