AFE 2009
Aims & Objectives
The expedition has three main aims.
Primary aim - to prove to the public that a ‘Hybrid' engine can perform to the same standard of reliability and durability of conventional fuel engines
Secondary aim - to highlight a need for the replacement of existing engines to reduce resource consumption thus protecting the environment
Tertiary aim - to raise over £2000 in total for the chosen charities (Calvert Trust and The Japanese Environmental Education Forum, JEEF)
To fulfil the expedition aims the team has identified 6 major objectives that must be achieved.
To raise public awareness of environmental issues surrounding the expedition.
To promote alternative options to conventional fuels.
To raise sufficient funds to meet charitable donation.
To provide a test and evaluation environment for other donated equipment such as GPS and supplied shelters.

