SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - As of February 2024, there were an estimated 61,000 publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers in the U.S., most of which are owned by Tesla. The infrastructure for electric aircraft—several of which are in development—is far less robust. But it’s growing fast, according to manufacturer Beta Technologies, Jack Daleo writes for Flying. Continue reading original article.
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9 January 2024 - "In 2024, we installed chargers at 30 new sites, nearly doubling our network in size to a total of 46 locations in 22 states across the U.S. These locations are strategically aligned with our customers’ missions and the needs of the broader Advanced Air Mobility industry, with the goal of ensuring that every time an electric aircraft pilot needs to recharge, they’ll have easy access to a charger," Beta said in its announcement about expanding its charger network. "Archer Aviation, Signature Aviation Atlantic Aviation, AvFlight, the State of Michigan, regional and municipal airports, and U.S. government agencies have partnered with us to purchase and install a BETA charger to power their programs or prepare for the future of electric aviation."
"From the outset, we had this idea of creating chargers that could support the entire industry, and over the course of the past year, we’ve seen that idea really begin to find traction," said Nate Ward, who leads Beta’s charge network unit.
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