EVs present opportunities for recyclers–if you are willing to get educated, David Giles tells crowd at OARA
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by VRW
5h ago
Automotive recyclers everywhere are wondering how they may sell electric vehicle (EV)  parts as the zero-emissions vehicle parc grows–but they should fear not, as there are huge opportunities for recyclers willing to gain knowledge and take on the electric challenge. That’s the sentiment EV consultant David Giles left the audience with last weekend at the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) Convention and Trade Show when he delivered a compelling discussion on electric vehicles and profitability for recyclers.   David Giles Electric adoption Giles began his presentation b ..read more
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Another Year at OARA: Recyclers host record event with 400+ registrants
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by VRW
5h ago
The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) hosted its highly anticipated annual event last week, where attendees from across Canada gathered for multiple days of thoughtful conversation around the future of the industry.    The event began with a pre-show on Thursday, during which recyclers, insurance representatives, collision repair network reps, and many others gathered for a roundtable discussion on the use of green recycled parts.  The overall sentiment from the day—there are plenty of ways for auto recyclers to leverage their business models right now, given loca ..read more
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Ecobat – World’s largest recycler of lead batteries, takes leadership position in lithium battery recycling
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by VRW
1d ago
– Goal of reaching the same closed-loop recycling rates as lead Ecobat is leveraging its long experience with handling lead batteries to leap into the lithium-ion battery market. The company nixed pilot plants and has started building full facilities. One, in Germany, is already online. Another in Casa Grande, Ariz. is being commissioned. The third facility, in the U.K., will come online soon. The Arizona facility has a capacity of 10,000 tons of recycled material per year, with the ability to expand capacity. In addition to collection, dismantling, and diagnostics, the facilities will offer c ..read more
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Surplus Recyclage Group to Spearhead Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Expansion in Europe
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by VRW
2d ago
Surplus Recyclage Group, based in Gaillac (Tarn), announces its strategic expansion into electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling. By 2025, the company will inaugurate GSR Energy, its subsidiary dedicated to the recycling and reconditioning of EV batteries, solidifying its commitment to sustainable practices and innovation.   Image credit: Shutterstock With a distinguished focus on vehicle recycling encompassing cars, motorcycles, tractors, trucks, and campers, Surplus Recyclage has established itself as a used auto parts in Europe. Offering reconditioned parts at significantly reduced pri ..read more
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Automotive repair – Matmut is strengthening its approach to the use of reused parts in partnership with Valused
Auto Recycling World
by VRW
3d ago
Insurer of more than 4.5 million people, Matmut has encouraged the use of reused parts in the field of automobile repair for many years. As part of its proactive CSR policy focused in particular on the circular economy, it is strengthening its action and establishing a partnership with the company Valused. The objectives: to facilitate the use of the reuse part for the benefit of repairers, members and the environment. With the ambition that by the end of 2024, the rate of use of parts from the circular economy can benefit its members in 20% of auto claims files. The Matmut Group committed to ..read more
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Scrap or repair: What does Europe want to do with old vehicles?
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by VRW
6d ago
The recent proposal for a European Regulation on end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is raising controversy since it may seem that what it seeks is to force vehicles to be scrapped rather than repaired, but what is true? Manuel Kindelan, General Director of SIGRAUTO, the Spanish Association for the Environmental Treatment of End-of-Use Vehicles, provides his opinion on the intentions behind the proposal.   Manuel Kindelan On July 13, 2023, the proposal for a “European Regulation on circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles” was published, with which the Eu ..read more
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Škoda Auto’s 2023 Sustainability Report: Updated ESG strategy and advancements towards a more sustainable future
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by VRW
1w ago
The 2023 Škoda Auto Sustainability Report provides a comprehensive overview of the Czech carmaker’s updated sustainability strategy, detailing initiatives and advancements across all Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) areas.    Škoda Auto is dedicated to systematically reducing the environmental impact of its operations. At the same time, the company is committed to enhancing local ecosystems and offering international humanitarian aid, supporting individuals, communities, and regional development in Mladá Boleslav, Vrchlabí, and Kvasiny, where its sites are located. In add ..read more
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Exploring the Future of Used EV Parts in a Sustainable Marketplace
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by VRW
1w ago
Carrie Massey Cahill, National Account Manager at G-Cor Automotive, a core supplier based in the US, sheds light on the complexities surrounding the resale and remanufacturing of electric vehicle components.   Carrie Massey Cahill The rapid pace of technological advancement is driving us into an era defined by innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs). The seeming urgency to create a cleaner environment for our future propels these advancements, while many unknowns surrounding their impact on our lives and the environment persist. Despite government init ..read more
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Opisto’s Successful Debut in Spain – 1.2 Million Euros in First-Year Sales
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by VRW
1w ago
Opisto concludes its inaugural year in Spain with sales totaling 1.2 million euros. The brand boasts a stock of over one and a half million second-hand pieces sourced from Spanish scrapyards.   Image credit: ShutterStock Initiating its venture into the Spanish market, Opisto, an online distributor of used auto parts, achieved a turnover of 1.2 million euros by the close of 2023. Globally, the company facilitated business volume of 96 million euros through collaborations with scrapyards. In Spain, Opisto maintains a substantial inventory of over one and a half million second-hand pieces fr ..read more
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Copper Prices Surge Amidst Speculation on Chinese Output Reductions
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by VRW
1w ago
March witnesses a surge in copper prices as the red metal’s value on exchanges skyrockets past $4 per pound, partly fueled by speculations surrounding China’s potential reduction in smelter output.   Stock photo Recyclers and traders dealing in copper scrap are navigating a market characterized by escalating prices this month, with concerns over potential supply constraints in primary copper being identified as the primary catalyst. The Comex exchange in the United States registers a closure at over $4.10 per pound for copper on Friday, March 15, while the London Metal Exchange (LME) repo ..read more
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