Tunley Environmental, a leading sustainability consultancy has embarked on an ambitious project to restore a Fiat 500e, with a unique twist. Teaming up with the inspirational force of Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive team of all-disabled racing drivers, which is dedicated to changing motorsport and lives, the project aims to transform the written-off electric Fiat 500 into a Mad Max style car, emphasising sustainability, innovation, and out-of-the-box concepts.
In addition to saving a written-off vehicle that was headed for the scrapyard, the Fiat 500 restoration project makes a daring statement about how sustainability is being redefined in the automotive sector. By breathing new life into a category S write-off, Tunley Environmental seeks to challenge the status quo and inspire others to consider the environmental impact of their choices. The project will showcase the potential of sustainable transportation and the possibilities of repurposing electric vehicles.
Tunley Environmental brings its expertise in net zero strategy, biodiversity enhancement and environmental innovation to the table, while Team BRIT, known for their technological prowess in vehicle adaptation and for enabling equal sporting opportunity for disabled drivers, will take the lead in the restoration process. This collaboration represents a fusion of environmental consciousness and technical ingenuity, with the shared goal of creating a vehicle that not only turns heads but also sparks meaningful conversations about sustainability and eco-friendly transportation.
In a project that has not been attempted before, the car will be modified with an integrated roof charger, an exterior roll cage and bull bars, an interior composed of leather from products that are being discontinued and it will be lifted and fitted with off-road tyres. It will also have a solar pack from a CAT-S write-off Nissan Leaf!
William, Founder of Tunley Environmental, expressed his vision, stating, “I want to Mad Max the s**t out of it.” This bold statement encapsulates the project’s spirit, aiming to infuse comedic value into sustainability to make it more engaging and relatable. Additionally, Al Locke, Engineering Director from Team BRIT shared, “This is like nothing we’ve worked on before, but there’s nothing we can’t engineer. We love the fact this project is made with meaning.”
The project is set to be documented through photo and video content, offering a glimpse into the project’s vision and motivation. Throughout the restoration journey, raw videos and behind-the-scenes footage will be shared on social media, providing an inside look at the challenges, triumphs, and unique modifications. The completion and reveal video will capture the final touches being added to the car, culminating in the grand unveiling.
CEO of Tunley Environmental, Dr William Beer will be sharing project updates on his LinkedIn account. Follow him here to track the progress of the project.
The collaboration marks the start of the Team BRIT / Tunley Environmental collaboration, which will also see Tunley scientists help Team BRIT set the standard for making motorsport sustainable.
For more information about the collaboration between Tunley Environmental and Team BRIT, please visit Tunley Environmental
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