News from RIA (Russian Information Agency) Novosti - Moscow,Russia:
by: Pyotr Tsyrendorzhiyev
Japan travelers want to reach south pole on electric vehicles
YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, February 18 - On Friday the first group of the Japanese travelers went to Sakhalin's north-west to get ready for the unique expedition. They are to cross the Nevelsky strait on ice on electric vehicles.
Four Japanese citizens headed from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to the Cape Pogibi, informed sources told RIA Novosti. On February 27 they will go to the continent on a homemade electric vehicle on a Suzuki runabout frame. Next day the Japanese travelers will return to the island. All in all, 13 Japanese travelers will participate in the expedition.
The expedition is led by Suzuki Kazushi from Kyoto. He gathered a group of supporters dreaming of reaching the South Pole on electric vehicles.
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