Achievement Unlocked: Finland’s Fortum successfully recovers raw material from shredded EV batteries
Harjavalta, Finland – Finnish energy company Fortum has begun recovering raw materials from the “black mass” of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at its new recycling facility, marking an achievement in worldwide EV recycling. “Black mass” is an unofficial term for the shredded material from used batteries, referring to the lithium, cobalt and nickel contents which […]
Recycler Road Trip: Canadian auto recyclers invited to Orlando field trip by Auto PARTnered Solutions
Orlando, Florida — Grab a lunch box and remember your permission slips, it’s field trip time. Auto PARTnered Solutions is proud to announce the automotive recycler’s experience, a three-day field trip with four experts and a chance to meet repairers from around the world. The trip will take place between April 24 to April 26, […]
Premature Disappearance: Insurers likely writing off electric vehicles for scratched batteries
Toronto, Ontario — Excited to dive into the world of electric vehicle (EV) recycling? With the current state of insurance, an EV might be written off completely if its battery is dented, warped or slightly scratched. According to an article first published by the Times Live, this stems from a general inability to assess or […]
Spring Festivities: OARA sets date, schedule for 2023 Convention and Trade Show
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) will host its 2023 Convention and Trade Show from Thursday, March 30, through Saturday, April 1, 2023, the group announced earlier this week. Held at the Hilton, Mississauga/Meadowvale in Mississauga, Ontario, the event will feature an OARA board meeting, an annual general meeting, educational sessions and […]
We’ll Miss You, Mary: Mary Poirier to step down as Recording Secretary for ARC; Corey Earl joins Board
Ottawa, Ontario — After serving on the Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s (ARC) national Board of Directors for 13 years, Mary Poirier from Valley Automotive in Pembroke Ontario is stepping down after an incredible run of service. Mary was appointed to the Board of ARC as one of the Ontario representatives in 2009 and has held […]
Recycler in the Race: Rob Smith of Erin Auto Recyclers to run for Erin mayor
Erin, Ontario — Rob Smith, owner and president of Erin Auto Recyclers, is running for mayor. Smith has owned the local recycler since 2005 and was first elected to Erin’s council in 2014. He told Elora Fergus Today that running for mayor feels like “a natural progression from his eight years on council” and eight […]
Fuel And Fire
David Gold, owner of Standard Auto Wreckers; Adam Grant, Chief, Markham Fire; and Brad Sterling of Markham Fire. By Max Reid, Allison Rogers Auto recyclers and firefighters, partners in rescue It was one of the chilliest mornings yet, but that did nothing to dampen the vigour of Markham, Ontario and Oakville, Ontario’s firefighter crews, who […]
Setting Sights High: Europe aims to recycle 95 percent of the weight of ELVs
Amsterdam, Netherlands — In Europe, the automotive sector has been tasked with repurposing 95 percent of the weight of End of Life Vehicles (ELV). Ingrid Niessing, the CEO of the global membership organization ARN that focuses on the vehicle lifecycle, says that the company is extremely involved in helping Europe reach its goal and the […]
Boosting Battery Efforts: Researchers finding ways to recycle EV batteries in more eco-friendly and cost-effective way
London, England — Researchers have discovered new techniques that help to recycle electric vehicle batteries and cut down on carbon emissions and costs. The new technique involves reusing parts of the battery like nickel and cobalt, meaning that over EVs lifetime emissions would be reduced and there would be less of a dependency on China. […]
OARA You Ready: April 22 session to focus on buying, processing and inventorying cars
Toronto, Ontario — The third webinar in the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) is scheduled for next Thursday, April 22 and will focus on buying, processing and inventorying cars. OARA’s virtual training series kicked off March 25 and features guest speakers from Profit Team Consulting, Rob Rainwater, Mike Kunkell and Lee Worman. The organization’s other […]
