Archer Installs ‘Automotive Style’ Air Taxi Battery Pack Production Line

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer says its newly installed battery pack manufacturing line is capable of producing up to 15,000 per year.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 03:34 PM ET

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Archer’s high-volume battery pack production facility leverages automation for certain portions of the manufacturing process. [Courtesy: Archer Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Archer Aviation has launched a new, automated manufacturing line in San Jose, California, capable of producing up to 15,000 proprietary lithium-ion battery packs annually for its Midnight eVTOL air taxi.
This facility will vertically integrate battery pack production, complementing the company's main aircraft manufacturing plant under construction in Georgia.
The proprietary battery packs, crucial for powering Midnight aircraft, feature cylindrical cells designed for high safety and performance, including thermal runaway containment.
Archer's battery packs have successfully passed demanding 50-foot drop tests and are undergoing further safety and performance evaluations with NASA.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation is ready to produce thousands of lithium-ion battery packs for its flagship Midnight air taxi.

The manufacturer on Wednesday announced it completed the installation of an “automotive style” battery pack manufacturing line within its integrated test lab and manufacturing facilities in San Jose, California.