Archer, an eVTOL company, entered into a partnership with Fiat Chrysler Automobile in order to benefit from the company's existing manufacturing capacity and expertise in engineering, design, and materials science.
The eVTOL company is will work towards beginning production in 2023. Archer is based in Palo Alto and was co-founded by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Geoff Bower is the Archer Chief engineer, who was previously employed by Airbus and also worked on eVTOLs.
Archer's aircraft will be electrically-powered and have a maximum range of 60 miles when flying at its top speed of 150 mph.
The new partnership with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Archer will help reduce production costs and enable Archer to scale manufacturing.
Automotive Aircraft Partnerships
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Partnered with an eVTOL Company
Trend Themes
1. Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (evtol) Aircraft - The partnership between Fiat Chrysler and Archer will lead to innovations in eVTOL technology and production.
2. Automotive-aviation Collaborations - More collaborations between auto manufacturers and aviation companies to create eVTOLs can be expected in the future.
3. Sustainable Transportation - Partnerships between eVTOL companies and auto manufacturers can lead to more sustainable modes of transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Auto manufacturers can benefit from partnerships with eVTOL companies, leading to new opportunities in the aviation industry.
2. Aerospace - The partnership between Fiat Chrysler and Archer demonstrates potential for new innovations in eVTOL aircrafts.
3. Clean Energy - Partnerships between eVTOL companies and auto manufacturers can contribute to the development of clean energy technology in transportation.