Critical Considerations: China announces ban on export of critical minerals to the United States
Beijing, China — On Tuesday, China announced that it is banning the export of critical minerals to the United States. Notably, the country aims to ban gallium, germanium and antimony from entering the U.S. These minerals have both widespread automotive, military and manufacturing applications. Furthermore, when looking at the automotive sector specifically, the order, which […]
Safety Success: Thorold Automotive Solutions hosts two-day EV safety training event for staff
Thorold, Ontario — Frank Serravalle, owner of Thorold Automotive Solutions in Thorold, Ontario, recently arranged an electric vehicle (EV) safety training event for his staff. The training event was specifically delivered by Greg Aguilera, International Automotive Consulting (IAC) president and a specialist in EV training and management consulting. The event took place over the course […]
Recycling Rates: Alberta to introduce renewable energy recycling fee for electric vehicles
Edmonton, Alberta — As noted in a recent Global News report, Alberta is looking to expand its recycling program and within this, will be applying a fee to dispose of electric vehicles. According to the news report, the fee will also apply to solar panels and wind turbines alongside EVs. In a video detailing the […]
A Compost Creation: Kia manufacturing electric vehicles using apples and mushrooms
Toronto, Ontario — Kia has reportedly introduced a new EV3 concept vehicle, known as the Study Car, which uses apples and mushrooms in the development process. As originally noted by Carscoops, the study electric vehicle incorporates 22 recycling and natural material technologies to replace 69 parts from the EV3. Specifically, plastic recovered from scrapped vehicles […]
Recycler Relations: OARA announces vendor space for upcoming CCIF meeting in Toronto, 2025
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has announced that it has now booked vendor space at the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) meeting in Toronto in March, 2025. Co-executive Director Steve Fletcher commented that “the CCIF is one of the marque events bringing the entire collision repair ecosystem together, and we […]
Welcoming Wilbert: ARA announces Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts as new president
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has announced the naming of Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s Premium Auto Parts, Rochester, New York, as the new president of the association. Wilbert was formally confirmed as president during the association’s 81st annual convention and exposition in Reno, Nevada on October 24, 2024. According to reports from […]
O, Canada: Women’s Industry Network launches in Canada
Toronto, Ontario — The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced the launch of the WIN in Canada through a new national campaign. In a recent social media post, the Women’s Industry Network outlined how the intention of this new initiative “is dedicated to enhancing the role of women in the collision repair industry through targeted […]
Tire Trials: Alberta partnering with Lafarge Canada to turn recycled tires into fuel
Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta government has invested in a partnership with Lafarge Canada to launch a program intended to produce fuel derived from recycled tires. As noted in a recent media release, the Tire-Derived Fuel pilot program will be led by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) and will aim at turning 1.5 million […]
Right to Repair Review: Derek Nissen to speak about automotive recycling and the right-to-repair at Canadian Repair Convention
London, Ontario — The Canadian Repair Convention’s “Shape the Future of the Right to Repair in Canada” event has revealed its programming, which includes a talk from Derek Nissen of Hank’s Auto Wreckers. The Canadian Repair Convention will take place on October 25, 2024, at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ont. According to […]
Circular Connections: Hyundai and Lithion partner to recycle 98 percent of minerals from electric vehicle batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Hyundai Canada has reportedly named Lithion as its official partner for recycling electric vehicle batteries across the country, with the goal of creating a more circular economy. The agreement, which was initially announced earlier this month, is multi-year and builds upon an initial collaboration established in 2021 to validate Lithion’s mineral extraction […]
