Legislating the Loop: European Commission proposes amendments to ELV regulations
Brussels, Belgium — The European Commission put forth a proposal last week that seeks to amend the EU’s regulations on end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) for the purpose of enhancing “the circularity of the automotive sector.” This proposal, put forward last Thursday, is purported to generate about €1.8 billion net revenue by 2035, in addition to eliminating […]
From Slag to Semiconductor: Audi working to develop metal extraction method for incinerated electronics
Toronto, Ontario — Audi recently announced that it is working alongside a German university to develop a recycling method that would allow for the extraction of indium, gallium and even tin from incinerated waste. Whether from vehicles or household waste, many of the electronic components that contain the aforementioned precious metals wind up in landfills, […]
The Commodity of Cats: Full-serve and self-serve yards
By Becky Berube, President of United Catalyst Corporation Converters are an important commodity to sell for any automotive recycler or scrap metal dealer. I can remember 10 years ago when they appeared less important—just another $50 core. We didn’t talk about converter recycling very much and it certainly didn’t command the attention and spending power […]
Fully Charged: Canadian EV educator David Giles forms new training and consulting business
Halifax, Nova Scotia — David Giles, co-founder of All EV Canada and longtime EV educator, has formed a new business venture: PoweredEV Training and Consulting. “We are a global consulting company with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and course development for electric vehicles,” Giles wrote on LinkedIn. “We work in the world […]
Battery Backup: Cell Guard sensor can monitor EV battery health, CEO says
London, United Kingdom — A new sensor developed Metis Engineering aims to play doctor for your electric vehicle, with the aim of saving innocent battery lives from a premature trip to the recycling yard. The new Cell Guard sensor from the British company is designed as a tool for insurers to be able to accurately […]
United Effort: Recycling not the sole solution to sourcing EV battery materials, researchers claim
Toronto, Ontario — A paper from a team of U.S.-based researchers claims that a more robust electric vehicle battery recycling infrastructure will be the key to keeping automakers stocked with the necessary precious metals. Dr. Linda Gaines of the Argonne National Laboratory, alongside her four co-authors, put forth a research paper asserting that the U.S. […]
Are You Going to AARDA: Alberta Auto Recyclers and Dismantlers to host meeting, convention Sept. 15-16
Calgary, Alberta — The Alberta Automotive Recyclers and Dismantlers Association (AARDA) will host its 2023 general meeting and convention on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16, the organization announced in a recent e-mail blast. This year’s convention will be held at the Hotel Blackfoot in Calgary, Alta., and is set to be jam-packed with issues relevant […]
Usual Suspects: Trenton, Ont.-based metal recycler fined $85,000 following workplace death
Brampton, Ontario — An eastern Ontario scrap metal recycler has been fined under the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of an employee in Brampton. Global Metal Sources will be required to pay a fine of $85,000, in addition to a 25 percent victim fine surcharge after an investigation led by the […]
Filament Force: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher named to 3D Printing in Auto Repair task force
Toronto, Ontario — Steve Fletcher, Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s managing director, has joined a 3D Printing in Auto Repair Task Force, which also included reps from Toyota, BASF, 3M, Boyd Group and more. The task force was first announced in April at the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) U.S.A. and is dedicated to exploring the […]
Merry Times: ARAAC and CARI host first-of-its-kind joint industry meeting in Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia — On June 9 and 10, the Canadian Associaton of Recycling Industries (CARI) and the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) held a joint convention in Halifax, a first-of-its-kind meeting for the North American scrap, dismantling and parts industries. The event was full of opportunities for inter-industry networking, and training on […]
