For some, the mention of a mining operation might evoke images of dark tunnels, heavy machinery, and loud, diesel-guzzling engines. But today, as part of the Pole to Pole EV expedition, we’re telling a different story. We visited the New Afton Mine, a location that’s not only been in operation for over a decade but...
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Pole to Pole EV Expedition Celebrates World Environment Day: A Journey of Sustainable Mobility
Greetings fellow explorers and electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts across the globe! Today is a day of special significance as we mark World Environment Day during the Pole to Pole EV Expedition. As we journey from the Arctic to the Antarctic in our electric vehicle, we’re continuously amazed by the world’s innate beauty, its remarkable landscapes,...
The Canadian Experience: From the Arctic Cold to a Warm Welcome
A New Chapter Begins: From Ice to Tarmac Our Pole to Pole EV Expedition journey continues as we bid farewell to the frozen landscapes of the Arctic and set our sights on a new horizon – Canada. After successfully navigating the icy terrains and making it across the ice roads – a feat that filled...
Chasing Dreams, Breaking Boundaries, Making History: Reflecting on Our Arctic Adventure
As we pause to reflect on the first leg of the Pole to Pole EV Expedition, which took us from the 1823 Magnetic North Pole location through to Yellowknife, Canada, we would like to delve deeper into our experiences and share the insights we gained along the way. Our journey was a true test of...
Pole to Pole EV Expedition Welcomes Adventurer Mark Beaumont as Ambassador
We are thrilled to announce that Mark Beaumont, renowned adventurer and entrepreneur, has officially joined the Pole to Pole EV Expedition as one of our ambassadors. This exciting news comes after several years of collaboration between Chris and Mark, with Mark offering guidance and support to Chris as he undertook various electric vehicle adventures. As...
News-O-Matic Flag Competition Winner Announced
The Pole to Pole expedition has always been about pushing the boundaries of human exploration and inspiring the next generation of adventurers. As part of our mission to inspire and educate, we partnered with News-O-Matic, a leading educational platform that delivers daily news to young readers, to launch a competition for children to design a...
Adventure-ready Nissan Ariya unveiled for epic Pole to Pole expedition
Set amongst Arctic-like conditions, the Pole to Pole expedition team and Nissan today unveiled an adventure-ready version of the new Ariya electric SUV, which will undertake a 27,000km trip from the 1823 Magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. During this epic adventure aiming to kick off this March, the Ariya will need to cope...
Exploring Uncharted Terrain: A First-Hand Look at the Pole to Pole Expedition
The planet is fragile. The earth isn’t indestructible. Time is ticking. Pole to Pole isn’t your standard expedition. It’s a journey. One that sees wife and husband team, Chris and Julie Ramsey, take on the harshest of conditions – all in an electric vehicle. Pole to Pole aims to start a serious conversation about the...
It’s time to get creative! Design a flag to take to the North Pole.
Pole to Pole EV expedition invites children around the world to design a flag to take to the Magnetic North Pole The Pole to Pole EV Expedition and kids news platform News-O-Matic have launched a holiday art challenge, inviting children around the world to submit their idea for a flag design that will accompany the...
Pole to Pole Ambassador: Robert Llewellyn
Chris and Julie are over the moon to welcome Robert Llewellyn as an official ambassador to the upcoming Pole to Pole electric vehicle expedition. Chris has known Robert since 2013 and first met him during his very first electric vehicle road trip in a 24kWh Nissan LEAF. The car at the time had a max...