Nov 19, 2024 · Instead of letting them pile up in a landfill, Doel dismantled the vapes and harvested their lithium-ion cells. Using these recycled cells, he built a 48-volt, 1,500-watt e …

The rechargeable batteries in disposable vapes can be combined in large numbers to build high-capacity batteries to power e-bikes or even something bigger! Here’s how Chris did it.

Nov 4, 2024 · Guy makes “dodgy e-bike” from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste Most one-use vape batteries are actually rechargeable, and this guy has proof.

Nov 18, 2024 · The CDC says Americans burned through nearly 12 million disposable vapes in 2022, and the number is only trending upwards — with Doel's method, that's enough battery …

Dec 2, 2024 · After building his homemade battery, he quickly slapped it onto his e-bike, and managed to cover 33 kilometers all without any pedaling whatsoever.

Nov 9, 2024 · Disposable vape batteries can power e-bikes, as seen in the 130-cell bank that powered a 1500W e-bike. Chris Doel created a power bank for his e-bike using 3D printed …

Nov 23, 2024 · Chris Doel says his e-bike battery made from 130 recycled vapes can take him about 32 kilometres without pedalling. Global News / Braden Latam

Nov 8, 2024 · He collected 130 used vape batteries, the larger “3,500 puff” types with model 20400 cells, which he found littered at a music festival. Doel then repurposed these batteries …

Feb 13, 2025 · Chris Doel collected vape batteries that were left at a music festival and created a battery to power an e-bike. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke with Doel about his recycling …

Jun 14, 2024 · From Vape Waste to E-Bike Haste Mark’s project is a testament to the untapped potential lying in everyday waste. By connecting these batteries to a motorized wheel, he …