Icy Energy: Cold-resistant batteries could extend EV range, says research report
Beijing, China – Riemannian surface on carbon anodes enable lithium-Ion storage at -35c–or, in more plain English, researchers led by Xi Wang of Beijing Jiaotong University may have discovered modifications allowing EV batteries to better survive harsh winter climates. According to research from ACS Central Science, the smoothness of graphite in lithium-ion batteries is enough […]
Big Show in the Little State: Northeast Auto Recyclers Expo set for June 25 in Rhode Island
Coventry, Rhode Island — Leave room in late June; you may just have a date with the Ocean State, as the Northeast Auto Recyclers Expo (NEXPO) gets set to take over Rebuilders Automotive Supply (RAS) in Coventry, R.I. for the region’s can’t-miss industry event. With a full day of programming and exhibitions planned for June […]
Spring Training: OARA unveils Spring Webinar Training Series lineup
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) has unveiled its lineup of webinars featuring new products and business opportunities, set to kick off on May 4. The first hour-long session will be hosted by J.C. Cahill, owner of VIN Match Pro, a company that aids recyclers in sourcing and matching OEM parts. JC […]
On the OARA Guest List: It’s not too late to register
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) may be kicking off its 2022 Convention and Trade Show tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean time has run out to register for the event. As the first OARA Convention and Trade Show in two years, this event is set to be packed with educational sessions and […]
CARI-ng On: Early registration open for CARI’s 81st Annual Convention in Calgary
Calgary, Alberta — Get your boots on because the Canadian Association of Recycling Industries is back in the saddle with the 81st edition of the association’s annual convention, as early registration opened on Tuesday. Featuring a number of industry-relevant presentations, including a keynote address from former minister of foreign affairs John Baird, this year’s CARI […]
The Worst Kind of Litterbugs: Yukon recyclers battle to clear abandoned vehicles
Whitehorse, Yukon — After recognizing the sheer volume of abandoned vehicles in Yukon’s landfills, on roadsides and in forests, the territory’s auto recyclers are working to clear the problem. “[There are] growing piles of metal, growing piles of cars,” Ralph Charleston of Raven Recycling Society told CBC’s The National. “We’re just trying to catch up […]
Full Circle: Andrew MacDonald using tire-derived aggregate in latest construction project
Truro, Nova Scotia — President of Maritime Auto Parts Andrew MacDonald and his wife Katie are taking recycled tires to a new level—ground-level, that is. Since 1996, Nova Scotia’s tires have been processed and recycled by Divert Nova Scotia (Divert NS). According to the organization, more than one million used tires are diverted from the […]
Pressure’s On: Québec explores extended producer responsibility for ELV electric vehicle battery management
Montréal, Québec — Propulsion Québec has released a study to “analyze the feasibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) mechanism in Quebec.” Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is an approach that seeks to transfer the responsibility for recovery and reclamation of materials to the companies at the origin of their marketing. Essentially, EPR acts as […]
Backroad Hollywood: B.C. auto recycler earns show on History Channel
Barriere, British Columbia — Rust Valley is filling up with camera crews as the History Channel closed on the first season of Backroad Truckers, a documentary series featuring a pair of auto recyclers who may look familiar to fans of Rust Valley Restorers. Donny Kleinfelder and Dave Schwandt, who made several appearances working with Mike […]
Early Bird Gets the Training: URG 2022 Training Conference registration now open
New Orleans, Louisana — Registration for the United Recyclers Group’s 2022 Training Conference is now open. The conference will take place from April 7 through 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. URG is promising two days of expert training, award-winning speakers, networking opportunities, exhibitors and mixers. For more information on the conference, please […]
