Can I Ride A Solar Powered Scooter From UK To ITALY? Day 10

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[@cosmictogaparty]

I am enjoying this series. Its at a chill pace and you get to see the changing beautiful scenery. Mostly back roads that don't get seen on video that often. Plus the challenge and suspense of making it to your destination, charging with the Sun versus other sources, even waiting to see if the farmer comes by to chat with you for some reason is holding my attention. Love the battery on-screen indicating how much energy you have left. All good!! 🤟😊👍

[@SvenZwaaneveld]

Yeaah❤

[@marshallluddite]

listen to you own words, you don't need to find happiness in traveling as you have become used to it, you find happiness in staying still and being content with this. nature is everywhere including your home. travel is addictive and we have to be weary of our addictions.

[@bennoble3610]

This is his job so I doubt he can just stop

[@captainnutzlos3816]

The dude at the end is scared to get a big electric bill 😄

[@ginkodragon]

Louis, you love the drama, and so do we! I loved your trip to meet Raya driving your converted, electric VW! That was such a nail biter! Great narration filming and video editing! Thanks, Louis!

[@hancockhale]

Funny to see the unintentional drag race you started with that biker at the light lol

[@MoeezBinHamid]

Lol I felt the same, he was like what!

[@lauras245]

Haha, it was one of those awkward moments.

[@Redbird4912]

*Happiness is the seed of unhappiness" (Buddhist quote). When you seek happiness from external events, that happiness will always be temporary. When you rely on external events for your happiness, your experience will always be a rollercoaster of emotions and you will always return to unhappiness. By learning to detach from desire, pleasure and comfort, you begin to reveal (reveal, not find. Because you have never lost it) the constant contentment from within. A contentment that is independent of external events. What makes this difficult, for the majority of people, is the letting go of the 'comfort blanket' that is desire, pleasure and comfort.

[@jmedia5547]

Can't believe you didn't pan the 360 camera around as you were driving down the mountain roads!!

[@Sebbir]

It almost feels like he forgot you can look around with a 360 camera

[@dannyjonze]

editing on laptop i guess.

[@shpluk]

This audible reaction to Alps is the only way to do it. Just thinking of the Alps brings me joy 😊

[@kokunaijin]

I had James and the Giant Peach on tape! You just brought that memory back for me.😂😂

[@josephulbrich7523]

Louis, some advice your next adventure! I'm certain there are more thin, lightweight, and efficient solar panels than what you are using. The thinner and lighter they are, the greater number of panels you could bring. Potentially you could partner with a company making specialty solar panel company to show them off on your next adventure! You could even do a comparison video between the two sets of panels! They also have new batteries called Solidstate batteries. They are lighterweight for their capacity. Potentially you could partner with one of those companies as well! Solidstate batteries are very expensive, as are solar panels.

[@DangerousDac]

There are no commercially available solid state batteries yet, and those that claim to be have proven to be regular Lithium based technology.

[@PT-mj3bk]

@@DangerousDacThere are several applications where functional, small solid state batteries are used. Pacemakers is a good example

[@dannyjonze]

why, though?

[@kleincamper]

​​@@DangerousDacThat is not true. Yoshinopower has a collection of solid state power stations. And they are considerably lighter than normal ones.

[@josephulbrich7523]

Louis, some other great advice your next adventure too! If you can find a way to keep a solar panel or two attached to the moped or yourself and be charging a battery while driving, it will help a lot while you drive in daylight hours. For example, if there is a rugged panel, it can easily be located on the floor area. You can probably attached a small one on your back. Another one onto the pack. Even the solar panels you're storing on the sides have access to sunlight and could potentially charge a battery while driving.

[@claudiakarl7888]

A little bike trailer should work. You can fix a panel on top - and put your battery in it.

[@mr-black-sheep]

Its late but can be helpful for the next time, all cimeteries in France have a faucet with drinkable water.. and they are open 24hrs

[@bsale2024]

Gorgeous scenery! Simply loving living the adventure vicariously through you, Louie. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! ❤️

[@MarthaGarrett]

Beautiful part of the earth that I may have never seen without your vlog. Thank you

[@flitsies]

Talking about happiness. The odd thing is people who have all the things you mention always look for that magical moment, but people who have nothing wish they had the things so they could look for those moments. Happiness is a combination of things that takes you to a moment when you can forget all your troubles and enjoy just being alive, but regardless of your position in life those moments don't come often. That's why they are so special to the individual experiencing them. So all the trappings of life does help or we wouldn't bother building these things, it's getting to enjoy the experience of the things and life in general. Some people are poor but are happy when they get something a little special in their life, others are rich and never feel happy, but they may feel happy bringing happiness to others using their money to help others reach for their dreams. It's a personal thing happiness.

[@TheUnknown313]

I literally JUST checked your channel, to see if you've uploaded Day 10. Clicked off and received a notification about 10 seconds later. Wow! Anyway, time to watch.

[@christianadventure]

“A dollar store biker.” That was hilarious! The scenery was truly amazing on that ride down the hill! The source of peace and joy is definitely not in things or happenings. True peace and joy comes from the Lord! Look forward to the rest of the journey!

[@anne-mariezack]

"Just saw a sign that said 'watch out, your brakes may catch fire' , so that's always a good sign." 🤣🤣 Louis is so brave. I paused to look at his awesome mountain shots, Beautiful. Bonjourno cows. You know that you're a bad-@ss when you get kicked out of a McD's. Oh and yes, blame the Roman Empires. 👍

[@BS25999]

You are super smiley today - it's sort of lovely.

[@BrookeDoesEverything]

I love these thumbnails Louis ❤❤

[@liannfoster5467]

I flew over the Alps a couple of months ago as I was travelling to Lebanon the view was stunning 🤌 seeing snow on the tips of the mountains. I didn't realise how vast the mountains are until you're above themb😄

[@aclarkedesign]

Ive learned a lot about driving electric vehicles on long trips from watching this trip and you driving your bus across the USA. I will definitely never attempt it.

[@SvenZwaaneveld]

😂❤

[@rhystudordavies]

A solar trip would be possible on a lightweight solar pushbike/go-kart with a trailer covered in panels. Should be able to get infinite range as you’ll generate more than you’re consuming Could charge battery banks with the surplus solar as you go along allowing for several hours propulsion during dusk/darkness. The trailer could double up as storage too

[@biddiemutter3481]

18:02 next time you do the mountainous route 😂 you will make more use of the recharge down hills!

[@claravonessen5673]

Just epic. The swiss-part was amazingly beautiful. Can't wait to see the next episode :D

[@Jakov-yd7vc]

23:00 " i was sinking"

[@lissamtate66]

How exciting! Almost there!! Switzerland is absolutely gorgeous.

[@colingardner-springer2646]

For a next attempt, perhaps something like the solar trailer in Drew Builds Stuff's recent video (Infinite range electric car DIY build)? I'd love to see you take his concept into something that's actually somewhat practical.

[@richardsracingmad]

A “dollar store biker….”😂❤, I enjoyed this adventure, well done

[@carinaswanberg]

I would try California in the summer. It doesn't rain for 4+ months and rarely cloudy. You would have plenty of solar.

[@janedavies7768]

Really enjoyed this journey with you.cant wait till next week be safe.

[@NickTheTravler]

This made my week louis, love the series. Thank you!

[@stowgood]

30:00 gonna put donalds out of business here

[@sukruesin6394]

Welcome to Italy :))) No inglese and more unexpected events... have a safe trip.

[@darrynchevis5922]

i love your travel adventures like this one and the bus ones. id love to watch you getting the bus road ready and taking the family on an adventure. boom

[@petecoventry6858]

Invest in a small lifesaver jerrycan and then you can have water from anywhere but the sea

[@VoltesWithElias]

First time visitor to your channel. What an adventure. A man cruising with his best friend. Himself 👍

[@user-cf8sn3nv5b]

Binge watch a great series of vlogs especially when Louis fell of the bike not once but 5 times - at the time nit funny but looking back funny 😅

[@VoltesWithElias]

@@user-cf8sn3nv5b Ouch. Ok I need to go back and watch some of his other videos.

[@BMW7series251]

Oh my Man, you are doing SO well. Loving this series. Can't wait for your meet up with the family! Take care Louis, cheers, John. UK.

[@jd-vq5pt]

Hey Louis. Great trip bro! Keep it up. I am the guy that told you about the tire pressure in your VW. Keep it up brother.

[@CameronM47]

4:09 I thought this was the tunnel from the beginning of Quantum of Solace for a minute.

[@GreenTravelJournal]

Almost there! 👏 Those were some nice-looking Ionity stations (one of our favourite EV charging station providers) in the background next to that McDonalds - but fast chargers of course so not of use for the bike. So glad you could charge inside as well! But a shame they didn't have any plant-based options, we've found it differs per country so much in Europe. Great vlog and we're excited to see the finale!

[@jacksonmarketing5499]

… McDonald's fries are not vegetarian because they contain "natural beef flavoring" during production. This flavoring is added to the oil used to partially fry the potatoes, and it contains hydrolyzed wheat and milk. McDonald's says the flavoring gives their fries their signature taste

[@mastandstars5869]

I was wondering the same. It’s possible that it’s different in Italy 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jameshunter2993]

Exchangeable charged battery banks en route may have helped you wouldn't need the solar panels

[@Neverforget1967]

Cant believe the weather from start till now , not just UK with summer full of clouds and rain..but great scenery..

[@ghostfields]

wow i’m definitely gunna check out switzerland. how beautiful

[@ddenice963]

I’ve really enjoyed this journey. Wow so much beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing this trip❤❤❤

[@biddiemutter3481]

24:50 slightly worried about your phone at this point!

[@colinswan786]

Loving the series! You are clearly in better spirits. But does highlight the failing/problem with electric vehicles currently. You could be so much further ahead on a push bike without rushing/pushing on. The time to charge a battery to get c65miles is a joke.

[@rainysuyria]

Louis please to talk about toll if you passed through any, I wanna do this but not sure how much it's going to cost

[@user-mx2pj4ki3l]

I love this guy and Marc travel series 😊 They both are amazing solo traveller's

[@noelbowerman1562]

I think you are starting to get an understanding of why bikers love what they do.

[@indiamelia639]

The dog of wisdom: 'happiness happens, happiness has to happen' loving this journey!

[@eoj8603]

Keep up the good work, but please check your tire pressures when they are cold. Don't fancy watching you coming off the bike, when one of the tyres goes pop due to overinflation.

[@NissanNut74]

What a great adventure!!!!!

[@kelliepineda9822]

can u put in natural n turn it off n coast?? so battery usage??

[@jameskane1307]

Looks like the bridge in James bond movie

[@lagmonster7789]

Soo the brand new GROWATT Portable Power Station has a defective 12V socket? Bet they loved seeing that being sponsors and all, Too many bike drops maybe? 🤔 😅 It's honest reviewing though, very much appreciate that and this awesome video series in general 👍🏼

[@AlphaSphere]

You're all done already obviously but I though charging is fastest up to 80% and after that it takes quite a bit of time to do the remaining. If that is the case with the NIU scooter then it might be better to schedule shorter rides and charge more often for shorter amounts of time.

[@mattb4266]

Great series m8, hope you can 1 day complete all solar that would be crazy !! But non the less still a great achievement

[@rosshannemann7772]

Louis can you get an electric trike and Trailer ,good to see you got there

[@elaine4498]

Have loved watching this.❤

[@countteddy]

fantastic, i love Italie....!

[@izzzzzz6]

Phrases like "quality time" and "kicked out" being thrown around willy nilly. Jeez the people stuck behind you watching this back as you ramble. lol Good effort. It's going well. Looking forward to the next one. looks like a bit of humanity reality kicking in.

[@pete_dl1585]

You are a good communicator Louis. well suited to a youtube traveller

[@dmanmovie50]

You could consider motorcycle or bicycle trailers. Most are custum built for solar. I've seen a cool cargo trailer that has a hub motor, so it pulls itself, and your battery should have worked for the dc port mabe you didnt press the dc button

[@VedaSay]

That was excellent ride!

[@alyttpijpker7625]

You should go and get a motorcycle license. Doing trip with one of those would be awesome!!

[@renanrodrigues8984]

praying for your safety. Loving the vlogs!

[@marlonx394]

You don’t need more batterycapacity. You need a vehicle that consumes less and is significantly lighter. An E-Scooter to stand on that goes 20. You didn’t go much faster with yours.

[@tums9118]

Very cool serious ❤love it

[@vanbeek16]

hey you get off of my cloud😂

[@Emil03777]

Rispect for this trip broo hope to see this scuter in the future trips 🎉😊

[@-i.cats-]

Love this series

[@simon-ls6lp]

deffo tyre pressures are a focus

[@claudiakarl7888]

I‘d use one of the little compressors with a battery.

[@_LikeATumbleweed]

That's Dollah Stow Biker thank you very much! LOL!

[@kelliepineda9822]

well better mileage now

[@jilllangman9343]

Great video thanks Louis! South Australia watching. Peace out!🛵 🙏🏼 ❤

[@gerganamadzhirova5614]

You are killing us with 1 video a week 😂

[@FunnyCentrals]

Would be awesome to see a Travel Series with you again... Something Tropical // Brasil ? Asia ? Something like that would be awesome ..

[@RobertMMasek]

Can you release the map of your journey, from London to Italy. Some of the routes you took look real scenic and I am planning to do a European tour and I would love to drive that route as well 🔥. Love the videos and the journey, keep it up!

[@karenhillblom7131]

I really like this series because no one else has done this. At least people are now aware of what to expect. Thank you for the adventure.

[@bububulalala]

At 24:50 you litterally drove past my house and the roads I travel on every single day up until the 32 minute mark, and then seeing the Binasco's McDonald was just wild because I am watching this video about 200mt away from it, so cool 🤣

[@kateteixeira3000]

Loving yr adventure....still laughing at you eating posh baked beans in maccie ds & using their electricity....I'm loving it !!!!

[@Bel-ej9go]

I’m watching this from Italy having driven from Switzerland. Wow , My brake pads need looking at to. X

[@BIZ-274]

watching from NEW ZEALAND - South Auckland.......

[@ClassicOilyMotors]

Maybe try a wind turbine charger?

[@erinpauley6697]

You need to make the trip back to that campground with Raya and Neo and do some camping there. You would have a great time and some other camping. I can see Neo running around. Dollar store biker so funny. Maybe a chiropractor too to as I am sure your back is just a mess.

[@oechermaedche]

It’s making me anxious to see you not wresting a high vis jacket at night/ in the tunnels You should get yourself one next time you attempt something like this

[@somebodyelseful]

Does your camera have software that paints out the telescopic arm holding it? I can see the shadow, but no sign of the supporting arm being in shot. Dead curious now!

[@countteddy]

it must be so frustrating to have those Ionity chargers right there at mc murder.......

[@CaseohsBackflapp]

Your solar powered generator probably has a button to turn that plug on it's a different type of power versus a house plug

[@erinpauley6697]

It would be nice if you could plug into those electric car charging stations somehow.

[@MrFixItDK]

Just wondering - why didn't you use a type 2 to schuko adaptor and then charged the bike at any car-charging station?

[@hondaryder3779]

The range anxiety 😬

[@mathildas5431]

That beautiful camping spot where you charges your bike looked so nice, I wonder what it’s called.. does someone know the name?😊

[@th3er]

9:07 64+46=110 😅

[@Angusoksen]

This trip kind of makes it look like Battery powered 2-wheelers are hopeless, But you can buy an Energica Motorcycle that can go 200km on a charge with an avarage of 100km/h and DC fast charge and get 80% charge in 40 minutes, så you could do this trip in 2 days 😄 but then it wouldn't be such a challenge of an adventure😆

[@afishouttawater8605]

Finding contentment and quenching your thirst can only be found in the Living Water, Jesus Christ.

[@Rohambili]

10:05 maybe you need eco mode to regen?

[@SaSaaVirus]

would be nice to have a other scooter battery charging while driving but how. a trailer or sidecar would be nice. but it used power to pull to