Just under a month to go until Extreme E’s 3rd race, the first 100% electric off-road SUV series, the competition’s logistics have already landed in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, with the arrival of the official floating facility of the series, the ST. Helena.
The next few days will involve the vessel’s unloading, carrying each team’s ODYSSEY 21, the AFC hydrogen fuel cells that fuel the vehicles with green hydrogen, and other equipment to be used by the squads in the races.
It is the first time that Greenland will host a motorsports event. The melting ice which has greatly affected the Russell Glacier due to climate change has been one of the main reasons the location was selected to host the third date of the “Electric Odyssey”.
Extreme E’s CEO and founder, Alejandro Agag, was very pleased and reflective about the arrival of the ST. Helena to Kangerlussuaq: “It starts the official countdown to the Arctic X Prix. I have visited Greenland as part of our initial planning, seen the ice and melt water flowing firsthand. It’s a really sobering place when you understand the magnitude of the situation and realize the seriousness of the climate emergency”.
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ST. Helena Course
Following the Ocean X Prix in Senegal last June, the ST. Helena traveled across the North Atlantic Ocean to Lisbon, Portugal, and stopped there for supplies and crew change. It is important to point out that inside the ship there is a scientific team conducting arduous research on the places visited, in order to minimize the environmental impact.
By mid-July, the vessel crossed the Atlantic Ocean, in a journey where the crew was able to see dozens of dolphins and whales parades, accompanying them during part of the trip.
Strong winds, rain and low temperatures were among the voyage elements, to finally reached Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, on July 29. On August 2, the ST. Helena made its last stop in Kangerlussuaq.
The Arctic X Prix will take place on August 28-29.
Written by | Osward Rubio
