This off-grid solar e-mobility delivery system makes clean water for crisis zones
San Diego-based Beam Global’s (Nasdaq: BEEM) new solar-powered BeamWell water desalination and e-mobility delivery system provides clean drinking water, electricity, and mobility for crisis zones.
The clean tech innovator’s system is built on its patented EV ARC platform, a 100% renewable, transportable, off-grid EV charging option. It’s self-sufficient, portable, and ready for use in war zones, remote areas, or disaster-stricken regions where clean water is either unavailable or disrupted.
The BeamWell system delivers three vital services: First, it turns seawater into fresh water, storing it in a built-in 3,000-liter tank that gets refilled daily. Second, it generates electricity, which can be used for medical equipment, communication devices, cooking, or lighting. Third, it includes four Benzina Zero electric mopeds for quickly distributing food, water, medicine, and other essential supplies.
Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global, highlighted the importance of BeamWell in response to an increasing number of humanitarian emergencies. “We’re seeing more wars and natural disasters, like recent hurricanes in the US, becoming all too common,” said Wheatley. “Forty percent of the world’s population lives near the sea in areas prone to natural disasters. With BeamWell, we’re addressing three core needs in crisis situations – clean water, power, and mobility to distribute aid. Beam Global is on a mission to make a real difference for those who are suffering.”
The BeamWell system is fully self-contained and can be moved by shipping container, deploying in minutes without needing any construction, electrical work, or infrastructure. It’s designed to relocate as needed, depending on the availability of water supplies. Powered by Beam Global’s EV ARC technology – which has been deployed thousands of times around the world – the system uses solar power to produce renewable energy, desalinate water, and provide electricity for vital aid operations.
The need for clean water in crisis areas is stark. Recent reports estimate that 60 million people in the Middle East and North Africa lack access to safe drinking water. In Gaza, as of October 2024, nearly 2.3 million residents are struggling with a severe water crisis due to damaged infrastructure. This lack of clean water is fueling a public health emergency, with waterborne diseases spreading rapidly. Aid supplies, including water, are far below what’s needed to serve the population, and many organizations face ongoing challenges delivering consistent support amid the conflict.
Beam Global is wrapping up plans for deployment, with the first BeamWell systems expected to be delivered to the Middle East soon, in collaboration with global aid organizations.
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Podcast: GMC Sierra EV Denali first drive, Hyundai Ioniq 9 unveiling, Jaguar rebranding, and more
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It’s official: Chrysler will finally launch an electric Pacifica minivan. The company is developing clever storage ideas that could make it even more functional than Volkswagen’s recently introduced ID.Buzz. But you’ll have to wait a little longer to get your hands on one.
Chrysler confirms plans to launch an electric Pacifica
Chrysler has yet to release its first fully electric vehicle. Although the nearly 100-year-old automaker has teased several EV concepts, we have yet to see one come to fruition. That will change soon.
Earlier this year, the company revealed its Halcyon Concept, a futuristic sports car-like EV drastically different from Chrysler vehicles currently on the road. The model builds on previous concepts, like the Airflow crossover introduced in 2022.
Chrysler’s CEO, Christine Feuell, said the Halycon would be brought to life with advanced new tech from parent company Stellantis, sleek new styling, and a software-defined connected cockpit.
The radical design will be used in future Chrysler vehicles, including the electric Pacifica. At the LA Auto Show this week, Feuell confirmed to GreenCarReports that the Pacifica is due for an overhaul in 2026. The refresh will lay the groundwork for the first electric Pacifica, which is expected to launch the following year.
Chrysler’s CEO hinted the upcoming Pacifica EV could challenge Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz, the first electric minivan to arrive in the US.
While you’ll need to remove the seats for that open-air space in the ID.Buzz, Chrysler is working on more functional solutions. According to Feuell, the company is developing a system like its patented Stow ‘N Go Seating to open up space in the rear.
Although nothing is set in stone, one option is adjustable front seats, enabling the second row to be stored underneath.
Electrek’s Take
As Chrysler’s only production model in 2024, it only makes sense to launch an electric Pacifica. The Pacifica hybrid was the fourth best-selling plug-in hybrid in the US in Q3. It also accounted for 14% (3,009) of the 21,504 Pacifica models sold last quarter.
Meanwhile, the company is quickly losing market share in the US. Pacifica sales crashed 44% in Q3 and are down 18% through September.
Several new larger electric SUVs, like the Kia EV9, are already hitting the market, and more are on the way, including the recently unveiled Hyundai IONIQ 9. With the electric Pacifica not due out until 2027 (at the earliest), Chrysler will likely continue losing ground as new, more advanced competitors roll out.
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