Teaming with SK tes: BMW to recycle, reuse end-of-life EV battery components; plans to expand program to Canada
Munich, Germany — BMW has partnered with SK tes, a “technology lifecycle” solution provider, to recycle cobalt, nickel and lithium from used EV batteries. These recycled components will be returned to the value chain to make new batteries. The OEM announced the news in a Jan. 13 press release, wherein it said that moving forward, […]
Electric Haze: Only 20 percent of ICBC salvaged EVs successfully rebuilt in 2023, says BCAR analysis
Victoria, British Columbia — An Automotive Retailers Association B.C. Auto Recyclers’ Division (BCAR) summary analysis on EVs sold via ICBC auctions in 2023 and their rebuild and inspection rates reveals that, despite a high number of EVs being designated for rebuilding, only 20 percent of these vehicles were successfully rebuilt to pass the Commercial Vehicle […]
On EVs: ARAAC President Andrew MacDonald speaks on EV repair, recycling at EV Repair Tour Halifax, supported by Fix Network
Halifax, Nova Scotia — Collision Repair magazine concluded its cross-Canada EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, this October, with a final stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This event, which featured stops in Toronto, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Calgary, Alberta; Vancouver, British Columbia; Montreal, Quebec, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, brought all verticals of the collision repair […]
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 […]
Electrification is an Opportunity: EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, delivers industry insights in Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia — The Collision Repair magazine EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, stopped in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, where collision repair shop personnel, insurance adjusters, OEMs and other industry stakeholders gathered to witness EV experts speak on the intricacies of high-voltage vehicle repair. Gloria Mann, vice president of industry relations for […]
Beyond Batteries: IRT holds free webinar on electric vehicle recycling challenges and opportunities
Toronto, Ontario — On May 2nd, the International Roundtable on Automotive Recycling (IRT) hosted the “Beyond Batteries: Mastering the EV Recycling Challenge” webinar. This free event explored a variety of important topics currently affecting the automotive recycling and electric vehicle (EV) industries. Specifically, featured speakers—Andreas Frossberg, CEO, Sweden’s National Association of Car Dealers and David […]
Tire Troubles: Research from the Recycled Rubber Coalition estimates 12 percent increase in scrap tires with greater EV adoption
Toronto, Ontario — The Recycled Rubber Coalition has released a white paper that estimates a 12 percent increase in scrap tires following the greater adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The paper, “An Unexpected Electric Vehicle Environmental Problem With Common Sense Solutions,” specifically examines how the rapid adoption of EVs will potentially lead to an increase […]
A Helpful Hierarchy: Automotive Recyclers Association releases a Battery Use Materials Hierarchy chart
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) has recently published a Battery Material Use Hierarchy chart to aid in the environmental transparency of battery recycling. The Battery Material Use Hierarchy chart emphasizes the need for the highest and best use for batteries after they have served their initial purpose. Notably, the chart indicates that […]
Water in the Works: Full Circle Lithium looks to launch water-based lithium battery fire suppression solution
Toronto, Ontario — Full Circle Lithium Corp. has announced a patent-pending Fire Suppressant Solution for electric vehicles made from recycled batteries. The Canadian company based in Georgia recently opened a lithium processing and recycling plant and with this, a patent for a Fire Suppression Solution (FSS) meant to neutralize fires arising in lithium-ion batteries. “Battery […]
Illuminating Aluminum: Aluminum Air Batteries poised to power electric vehicles using scrap aluminum
Toronto, Ontario — Aluma Power, a Canadian company located on Aamjiwnaang First Nations Land, is just one of many start-up companies looking to use recycled aluminum to power electric vehicles in place of other battery systems. Known as an aluminum-air battery, Aluma Power is working on creating a fuel disk made from recycled aluminum that […]
