Chris and Julie Ramsey, a husband and wife from Aberdeen, will embark on a 17,000 mile journey from the Magnetic North to South Pole in an electric car powered by solar and wind energy. They will travel through Canada, the United States, and South America over the course of 10 months, passing through various countries such as Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina.
The couple's main objective for their journey in an electric car is to challenge common misconceptions about electric vehicles. They aim to demonstrate that electric cars can travel long distances, even in harsh environments with extreme temperatures.
According to Mr. Ramsey, the Pole to Pole expedition is a historic feat as it is the world's first attempt to drive from a magnetic North Pole location in the Arctic all the way to the South Pole in Antarctica, covering the entire length of the Americas. He emphasized that no car in history has ever attempted this journey, and certainly no electric vehicle.
Chris Ramsey also clarified that the 10-month duration of their journey is not due to any limitations of their electric car but is because they are following the seasons from the Arctic to Antarctica. They plan to travel during the summer season in the Arctic, taking advantage of the long daylight hours for solar energy. Similarly, in Antarctica, they will be travelling during the expedition season in December, which will also help with solar energy.
The car features a coffee machine installed in the boot, allowing the couple to enjoy freshly brewed coffee on the go. Additionally, there is a drone launcher, which will enable the couple to capture footage of their journey from the air.
Chris and Julie Ramsey have a history of defying the odds, as in 2017, they became the first team to complete the Mongol Rally in an electric car. This rally was a 10,000-mile journey from London to Mongolia. The success of their previous adventure has given the couple the confidence to undertake the Pole to Pole expedition.
Source: bbc.com