Since owning my campervan, most of my time and money had been spent renovating it. There were a few sacrifices I had to make like the sale of a couple of scooters i was rather attached to, to fund some of the major work like the engine and gearbox. Although the camper has provided an amazing distraction from these losses, it was only going to be a matter of time before I needed something to fill the impractical vehicle gap. You know, the type that puts a smile on your face.

I think the catalyst for my interest for renewable energy has come from the solar installation on my camper. Its proved amazingly effective at giving us free energy for the fridge, lighting, and all of our electronic devices as we live and travel. The only exception has been heating whilst static, which is taken care of by the diesel night heater. This, as you can imagine has allowed us to camp in remote locations without electric hook up, or choose a camping pitch that costs less money due to the fact we don’t need electricity.

I think the real buzz factor that goes with having energy for nothing can only really be appreciated by like minded people. That said I know this post will not resonate with everybody, but the world of renewable energy will ultimately make everybody’s life a whole lot better once established on mass. If anybody is really interested the best place to delve in is the youtube ‘Fully Charged‘ channel offers a wealth of information about all things green.

All of that said, it will not be of any great surprise to hear that my most recent purchase scratches the “impractical” smile on your face method of transport along with the “green energy” check box. I first saw the car advertised online during my September campervan holiday. The price was good and I was convinced this Renault Twizy was the one for me! 

Its a blast to drive, gets the heads turning, and costs as little as 60 pence a charge to do 50 miles (Prices were before Russia Invaded Ukraine). It can also be tuned using a PowerBox plug in module, and the lack of modifications just makes me want to find a way to make this already rare and unique vehicle, a little more special. 

Making the rear Aerofoil Part 1.
Wheel Mod

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