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aircraft to meet decarbonization targets for of
its operations.

“WE FIRMLY BELIEVE IN A
FUTURE WITH ZERO-EMISSION
LOGISTICS,” said John Pearson, CEO
of DHL Express. ‘THEREFORE, OUR
INVESTMENTS ALWAYS FOLLOW
THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING
OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. ON
OUR WAY TO CLEAN LOGISTICS
OPERATIONS, THE ELECTRIFICATION
OF EVERY TRANSPORT MODE
PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE AND WILL
SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO
OUR OVERALL SUSTAINABILITY
capable of a 60 mile range at 150mph. Archer has stated that its GOAL OF ZERO EMISSIONS.’
piloted, four-seat production-intent aircraft will be unveiled in 2023.
Archer co-founder and co-CEO, Adam Goldstein, said that Archer is Alice has a cargo volume of 450 cubic feet
ready to continue a fast pace as it works toward launching an aerial in its cargo configuration and equipped with
ridesharing service in late 2024. The Maker eVTOL demonstrator’s forward and aft access doors, and one continu-
maiden hover test also marked the first full and complete systems ous cargo bay. A temperature- controlled cargo
test and validation of every hardware and software component on compartment ensures that temperature-sen-
the aircraft. The Maker’s ground testing phase included verifica- sitive goods are kept safe throughout travel.
tion of the control and propulsion systems, along with driving the
motors at full power. The aircraft has typical cruise speed of 250
knots and a max range of 440 knots. The com-
Seattle area based all-electric aircraft manufacturer, Eviation, Alice muter version will have a payload of 2,500Ibs
received an order from DHL Express for 12 all-electric zero-emis- and all variants are powered by magni650 elec-
sion eCargo aircraft in August 2021. DHL Express opted for the tric motors.

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