An engineer went viral after salvaging lithium ion batteries from roughly 500 discarded disposable vapes and using them to power his home. What looked like everyday trash turned into a functional energy storage Can lithium batteries be used as vape batteries TYCORUN ENERGY An engineer has gone viral after collecting around 500 discarded disposable vapes and repurposing their lithium ion batteries to power his entire home. What most people see as trash turned out to be Did you know Lithium ion batteries, commonly used in vapes, can catch fire if they're damaged, improperly disposed of, or left charging long enough to overheat. Vaping is often seen as