Benedetta Nucci, Senior Manager Mobility & Life Cycle Assessment, and Patrik Ragnarsson, Director Mobility & Strategic Projects at European Aluminium, discuss the rise of aluminium in cars, now making up 10-15% of vehicle weight. With electric vehicles increasing demand for specific alloys, recycling challenges emerge. They emphasize improving aluminium recovery from end-of-life vehicles, addressing alloy quality, and adapting recycling practices to meet growing sustainability and circularity goals in the automotive industry ..read more

Policy innovations surrounding End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in India have been evolving in response to the growing need for efficient recycling and scrapping processes. Over the years, several government initiatives and regulations have aimed to address the shortage of ELVs, a significant challenge in the recycling industry. PK Banerjee, Executive Director of SIAM, discusses the policy advancements and their impact on managing ELVs ..read more

BMW of North America and Redwood Materials announced today a partnership to recycle lithium-ion batteries from all electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, and mild hybrid BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, and BMW Motorrad vehicles in the U.S. The partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to sustainability, and is the next step towards creating a closed-loop circular value chain for lithium-ion batteries in the U.S.  ..read more

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has recently announced plans to lay off a substantial portion of its workforce and consolidate or sell several operational sites, as the electric vehicle (EV) market faces a slowdown. The company, known for producing lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, is undergoing a major cost-cutting effort to cope with macroeconomic challenges and a reorganization of its short-term business priorities ..read more

A combination of new legislation and declining prices for precious metals has led to a remarkable 95% reduction in catalytic converter thefts across Denver ..read more

Robert Kek, President of the Malaysian Automotive Recyclers Association (MAARA), brings over 15 years of experience in the auto dismantling industry. With a strong commitment to sustainability, he has been instrumental in advancing Malaysia's automotive recycling sector. Robert shares his journey, vision, and insights into the industry's current state and future potential ..read more

India, like many other rapidly developing countries, faces a significant challenge in managing end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). These aging vehicles, when not disposed of properly, contribute to environmental degradation, safety concerns, and inefficiencies within the automotive industry. The Indian government’s 2021 Vehicle Scrapping Policy aims to tackle these issues, yet its effectiveness remains under scrutiny. This article explores the policy’s potential, the hurdles posed by the informal sector, and whether it is truly a step forward or a missed opportunity ..read more

The transition from internal combustion engines (ICE) to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) promises a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future. However, BEV production emits more greenhouse gasses than ICE due to the traction battery. Therefore, a circular economy that enables the repair, remanufacturing, and reuse of the battery is critical to ensure BEVs fulfil the promise of a cleaner mode of transport ..read more

As industries worldwide continue to emphasize sustainability and circular economy practices, the automotive sector stands at a pivotal moment. Spain’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) management system, coordinated through SIGRAUTO, the Spanish Association for the Environmental Treatment of End-of-Life Vehicles, is a prime example of how various stakeholders—manufacturers, dismantlers, recyclers, and government agencies—can collaborate to address environmental challenges while maintaining economic sustainability ..read more

In India, automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai Kia and Toyota are offering up to Rs 25,000 in discounts for buyers who scrap old vehicles, promoting fleet modernization and environmental sustainability ..read more