In a wild twist on sustainable energy, Chris Doel, a 27-year-old engineer from Warwickshire, has repurposed discarded disposable vapes into a battery pack that powers an electric vehicle. After initially creating a power bank that kept his home humming for eight hours, he set his sights on a 2007 G-Wiz, a car often mocked by automotive reviewers as“the worst car of the year.”With a price tag of just £800, this small vehicle was perfect for his venture into DIY electric transport.
Chris boldly wired together 500 lithium batteries collected from a local vape shop, which provided an astonishing 2,000 vapes! After months of hard work, he succeeded in driving the G-Wiz for two hours, covering a distance of 18 miles solely on vape power. Imagine the looks he gets—this eco-friendly innovation was hard-earned and made a statement about the potential for recycling in the face of today’s wasteful consumer culture.
But that’s not all. Following his impressive feat, Chris has now upgraded to Tesla batteries, aiming for reliable performance alongside energy efficiency. As he reflects on his journey, he stands as an advocate for a greener planet, urging us to rethink our disposable habits. It makes you wonder—what if we could flip trash into treasure more often?
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