GlobeNewswire Inc | Oct 26, 2020 03:41PM EDT

October 26, 2020

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 worlds first Flying on Sunshine flight in a Pipestrel, production electric aircraft, powered completely by Beams EV ARC unit delivering off-grid, sustainably generated, locally stored energy.

Maiden voyage of the first Flying on Sunshine flight, made with theWHAT: Pipistrel production electric plane fully powered on sunshine, charged by Beam Global?s patented EV ARC? charging unit. The event will bring together local Fresno media and officials to watchWHO: Pilot Joseph Oldham and Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley?s sunshine-powered flight. WHEN: Thursday October 29, 2020 2:00pm PT Reedley AirportWHERE: 4557 S Frankwood Avenue Reedley, CA 93654 This proof of concept test flight is the first step in Beam Global?sWHY: larger initiative to bring clean mobility to this brand-new sector of sustainable transportation. Interested reporters should RSVP to BeamGlobal@BulleitGroup.com andRSVP: contact Sandra Peterson at 408-691-0343 for onsite support the day of the event.

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