Watch the Pole to Pole EV challenge that Scots-based explorer Chris Ramsey is planning

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SCOTTISH adventurer Chris Ramsey is set to become the first person to drive from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole – and he will be undertaking the journey in an all-electric vehicle.Setting off next March, Chris will travel more than 17,000 miles and through 14 countries from the Arctic, across the American continents, before finally crossing to Antarctica.The aim is to raise awareness of the climate crisis and the critical role electric vehicles can play in reducing our carbon footprint.The Aberdeen-based explorer and his team have been preparing for the expedition for four-plus years – and this week Nissan has been announced as the official vehicle partner.Chris and his crew will drive one of the Japanese marque’s new Ariya e-4ORCE SUVs – modified and equipped by polar vehicle specialist Arctic Trucks, which will also provide logistical support.Travelling through remote, beautiful and hostile environments, challenges will include crossing sea ice, torrential rain storms, muddy encounters, desert dunes, soaring temperatures at the equator and treacherous mountain climbs in the windswept Andes.With predicted temperatures ranging from minus 30C to plus 30C, the daring venture should also demonstrate just how powerful, fun and thrilling electric vehicles can be.The trans-global adventure will also allow the team to investigate solutions for sustainability issues, from polar melting to habitat loss and the environmental threats posed by the climate crisis.So Chris and Co will also get involved with local projects along the way – including visiting a school that teaches children about renewable energy and venturing into the Ecuadorian Amazon to meet a tribe who protected their ancestral home.The 45-year-old has been