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LONG-DISTANCE EXPEDITIONS AREN’T A NEW OR NOVEL CONCEPT, look like. Preparations for the venture have been quite the undertaking,
but an expedition from North to South Poles in a mildly modified production EV is another matter altogether. To celebrate the occa- sion, Nissan flew The Book For Men to Iceland to see the ARIYA EV that was built for the Pole To Pole Electric Vehicle Expedition ahead of its departure. Of course an itinerary in such a special location included its share of stunning scenery along the way, as captured for The Book by Luis Mora.
Chris and Julie Ramsey — the duo piloting the ARIYA EV — are no strangers to adventures such as this. They’ve taken part in their fair share of long-distance excursions, each time pushing the limits of what’s possible in an electric vehicle. Nissan easily proved
in Iceland that its EV is more than ready to survive the grueling journey that lies ahead.
With the full support of Nissan, the Pole To Pole Electric Vehicle Ex- pedition sets a new benchmark of what the future of EV adventuring can
as Julie noted: “The planning and preparation for Pole to Pole has been such a big part of our lives over the past four years, so I am really looking forward to getting the expedition underway in March. We’re going to dis- cover so many interesting initiatives from communities and individuals taking positive action against climate change, and I’m looking forward to sharing these experiences and stories with everyone. We are doing some- thing that has never been attempted before, a world-first, and ultimately that is what makes it so exciting.”
Having made their departure on March 31st, 2023, the 10-month, 27,000 kilometre trip through 14 countries will take the Ramseys across ice fields, up steep mountains, and over inhospitable desert dunes. With the intent of demonstrating just how capable and versatile the production ARIYA is, changes to the expedition vehicle are limited to modifications to its suspension system, the widening of its fenders, and the addition of its 39-inch all-terrain BF Goodrich tires.
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