Achievements at ARPAC: 2024 ARPAC conference raises over $55,000 for families in need
Saint-Georges, Quebec — Auto recyclers from all levels of the industry gathered on September 13 and 14, 2024 at the Le Georgesville hotel in St-Georgesde-Beauce in Quebec for L’Association Des Recycleurs De Pieces D’Autos et de Camions’ (ARPAC) annual conference. Offering attendees a variety of activities, the conference invited guests to discuss emerging trends within […]
For the Future: Cyclic Materials secures $53m series B funding backed; Microsoft among investors
Toronto, Ontario — Cyclic Materials has successfully closed an oversubscribed US$53m series B equity round, the company announced on Wednesday. The funding round was led by ArcTern Ventures and supported by new investors: BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, Hitachi Ventures, Zero Infinity Partners, Climate Investment and Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. Existing investors Fifth Wall, BMW […]
Cleaning Up: JS Truckmart wins two awards at local Chamber of Commerce awards
Estevan, Saskatchewan — JS Truckmart, located in Estevan, Sask., cleaned up at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s Achievement in Business Excellence (ABEX) awards last weekend, winning the Growth and Expansion award as well as the big prize—the title of ABEX Business of the Year. When JS Truckmart opened in late 2017, it had just three […]
Global Industry Innovations: IRT to hold webinar on October 8 on automotive recycling innovations in Australia, Japan
Toronto, Ontario — On October 8, 2024, the International Roundtable on Automotive Recyclers (IRT) will be hosting a free webinar on “Driving the Future: Automotive Recycling and Innovation in Australia, Japan and Asia.” The event, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. GMT, will specifically delve into the current state of automotive recycling in Australia and […]
Software Struggles: Ontario man told his EV needed a $33k battery replacement; issue fixed by simple software update
Toronto, Ontario — An Ontario man was recently told that his three-year-old electric vehicle would require a new battery for $33,000…but the issue was instead solved at no charge by a simple software update. As originally reported by CTV News, Charles Jakl of East Garafraxa near Orangeville, Ont., was told that his 2018 Chevrolet Volt […]
Opportunities Abound: Amount of EV batteries available for recycling to increase between 2030-2035, says Circular Energy Storage
Toronto, Ontario — The amount of lithium-ion batteries available for recycling will increase significantly after 2030 according to Circular Energy Storage’s new battery volume forecast. When just electric vehicle (EV) batteries are considered, the annual volume will increase by 343 percent between 2030 and 2035. While there will be marginally more end-of-life lithium-ion batteries in […]
Recycling Responsibilities: Proposed California bill would make EV battery producers responsible for recycling and end-of-life management
Sacramento, California — A California bill is reportedly headed to vote that if signed into law, would make electric vehicle battery producers operating in the state responsible for the end-of-life management and recycling of their batteries. The bill, SB 615, was originally passed out of the Appropriations Committee on August 15, 2024, with the bill […]
Seeking Feedback: Submit your requests for Canadian Auto Recyclers’ 2025 edition
Toronto, Ontario — The annual publication dedicated to Canada’s automotive recyclers is closer than you might think. As we prepare for the 2025 edition of Canadian Auto Recyclers, we’re seeking industry feedback on what YOU want to see. Fill out the short survey below to submit your ideas. Loading…
Reclaim and Reuse: Honda, Nissan to recycle plastic from scrapped cars
Tokyo, Japan – Honda and Nissan are building supply chains for recycled plastics, Nikkei has said in a recent article. By doing this, it will make their vehicles greener and comply with expected new European regulations. Plastic is an essential material in automobile production. It can be found in bumpers, interior components and other parts. […]
Electric Expansion: Alberta looks to expand electronic recycling program to include solar panels and EV batteries
Edmonton, Alberta — The province of Alberta is reportedly expanding its recycling program with the long-term goal of recycling electric vehicle batteries. The updated recycling program, which will begin to be phased in April 2025, will start by seeing power tools, lawn and garden equipment, small appliances and household electronics like cell phones start to […]
