What is this partnership about?
In practice, the group resulting from the merger between PSA and FCA will help the startup to industrialize the production of its future electric aircraft. He will also perform one capital contribution, which can amount to up to 150 million dollars.
The two entities had already signed one partnership -more modestly- in 2021. At that time, Stellantis had to provide only its technical expertise and access to its supply chain. For this new adventure, it is moving up a gear and starting series production of the aircraft from 2024, as an exclusive contract manufacturer, at the Archer factory in Covington. , (in the state of Georgia, USA).
According to Carlos Tavares, this election would be a question of freedom of movement
. The French group is actually looking for new growth activities in parallel with its historical business via this exclusive contract. The future looks quite optimistic as Archer has already received a pre-order from the American airline United Airlines 200 vehicles !
Midnight, a name that makes you float?
named midnight
(and a very pretty midnight blue), this vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) device is designed to carry four passengers in addition to the pilot.
Aesthetically, one cannot help but admire her appearance. It actually looks similar a small plane with several sets of rotors on the wings (three groups on each side) and a fairly streamlined design. He should perform continuous trips of approximately 30 kmwith a recharge of approximately 10 minutes between each trip.
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