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We've accomplished it! After a challenging and full of challenges final stage of the expedition through Antarctica, we finally completed it. We reached the geographical and official southern poles on December 15, 2023. During their journey, the Ramsey family faced many extreme challenges. Naturally, the most treacherous and dangerous of them were the climatic conditions in the form of roads traversing frozen water bodies or the harsh Antarctic conditions. The couple used solar panels and power generators to replenish the battery during breaks. Proper preparation allowed them to continue the journey even when the vehicle's range decreased to 300 or even 250 kilometers due to extremely low temperatures. Read the full article to discover more about this extraordinary journey and its implications for the future of electric vehicles: [Link to the blog post](https://ift.tt/fckNgUH) Sources: Expedition Portal, Engadget, Electrek Please note that some of the links are affiliate links or links to our partners' offers. By clicking on them, you can find out the price and availability of the product we have selected—there are no additional costs for you, and at the same time, you support the independence of our editorial team. The article "Electric car completes journey from North Pole to South Pole. Here's how long it took" is taken from the ANDROID.COM.PL website - a community of technology enthusiasts.

Norway’s 3,000 metre blue ice runway near Troll Station in Antarctica services Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and other national programmes in the vicinity. In addition to the familiar Antarctic aircraft – C-130s and I-76s – in recent years commercial airlines have been contracted to fly into Troll via Cape Town. Icelandair Boeing 767: https://lnkd.in/dpyrd4em Norse Atlantic Boeing 787 https://lnkd.in/dvBHKKD2 And elsewhere in Antarctica, landings have been made using an Airbus 340 https://lnkd.in/dq_8pDC6 So, why doesn’t New Zealand look to support or substitute its current (frankly rather creaky) dependence on the Royal New Zealand Air Force by contracting Air New Zealand to do similar flights? New Zealand is, after all, rather closer to Antarctica than Iceland or Scandinavia, and the distance from Christchurch to McMurdo (~3,800 km) is a little less than Cape Town to Troll (~4,330). Allowing for, and respecting, the historic deterrent effect of the Erebus tragedy, one might think that now, with the Prime Minister a former Chief Executive of Air New Zealand, the current Chair of the Board of Air New Zealand being on the Board of Antarctica New Zealand, and the present Chief Executive of Antarctica New Zealand herself a former executive of Air New Zealand, might be the time for some critical thinking about this and an examination of the technical and financial implications. Aside from potentially offering a more reliable service than the RNZAF can provide - at least until their Boeing 757s are replaced, and they have received all 5 of their C-130Js - it would enable New Zealand to civilianise at least part of its logistics support, which would be a positive in terms of further demilitarising Antarctica, and free up RNZAF assets for their prime military missions elsewhere.

🚢⚠️ The Viking Sky Incident ⚠️🚁 On March 23, 2019, Viking Sky lost engine power in stormy Norwegian waters, putting over 1,300 passengers at risk. A dramatic helicopter rescue saved hundreds as the crew fought to restart the engines and prevent disaster. No lives were lost, but critical questions remain: -How should ships better prepare for extreme conditions? -Could this have been prevented with stricter safety protocols? #VikingSky #MaritimeSafety #Norway #RescueOperation #CruiseShip #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #PassionForTheSea

🚢⚠️ The Viking Sky Incident ⚠️🚁 On March 23, 2019, Viking Sky lost engine power in stormy Norwegian waters, putting over 1,300 passengers at risk. A dramatic helicopter rescue saved hundreds as the crew fought to restart the engines and prevent disaster. No lives were lost, but critical questions remain: -How should ships better prepare for extreme conditions? -Could this have been prevented with stricter safety protocols? #VikingSky #MaritimeSafety #Norway #RescueOperation #CruiseShip #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #PassionForTheSea

Noise from commercial ships can travel long distances underwater, disrupting the lives of whales and other marine mammals. For #WorldOceanDay, learn why we need to #TurnDownTheVolume, especially in the Arctic: https://lnkd.in/emdnq2-N

CRUISE NEWS: Ship Warning Over Space Debris, Cruise Cancellations, Star of the Seas Delayed & MORE! https://lnkd.in/ePzXuYuR #cruise #cruises #cruisenews #cruiseships #cruiselines #cruiseindustry #travelnews #cruisehive

Transponder Landing System enables precision approaches at McMurdo in Antarctica

Transponder Landing System enables precision approaches at McMurdo in Antarctica

💻 History of GPS | The Impact of GPS on Maritime Navigation "Navigating the Seas: The Evolution of GPS in Maritime Did you know that the maritime industry has undergone a monumental transformation thanks to GPS technology? From the early days of celestial navigation to the high-tech systems of today, GPS has revolutionized the way ships sail the open seas. In the not-so-distant past, mariners relied on stars and landmarks to find their way. Fast forward to the present, and GPS has become the North Star of maritime navigation. With pinpoint accuracy and real-time data, ships can sail confidently, avoid hazards, optimize routes, and even dock precisely. So here's to the incredible history and future of GPS in the maritime world – keeping our oceans safer and our journeys smoother than ever before!" #itsinfomarine #maritime #maritimeindustry #shipping #shippingidustry #gps

Unquestionably one of the most widely recognized and astonishing maritime incidents! The massive cruise ship, grappling with engine failure, battles to maintain control while attempting to dock in Venice. The outcome: an unexpected collision with both a pier and a tourist boat on 2nd June 2019. Miraculously, there were no casualties in this eventful occurrence. #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #MaritimeEconomics # MaritimeSecurity #CruiseShipDepartures #ThrusterControl #MaritimeMastery # JourneyOfDiscovery #PassionForTheSea