URG-ing you to Attend: United Recyclers Group to go ahead with April conference in Dallas
Dallas, Texas – Members of the automotive recycling industry are salvaging up some excitement for the United Recyclers Group (URG) Training Conference, set to kick off on April 8 in Dallas, Texas. The theme of this year’s event will centre around “The Challenge of Change” and how the auto recycling industry has worked to adjust […]
The Rush of the Crush: Scrapyard Tycoon available now on iOS and Android
Toronto, Ontario – No longer do bright eyed boys and girls need to go to bed at the end of the day on Christmas disappointed that Santa didn’t leave the perfect gift under the tree—Scrapyard Tycoon is here, available on all iOS and Android devices. This latest idle game from Neon Play allows players to […]
New Lease on Lithium-Ion: Dalhousie student recycling EV batteries for power grid
Halifax, Nova Scotia – A PhD student from Dalhousie University has cracked the secret to reincarnation—for retired electric vehicle batteries, of course, which he is hoping will fuel the power grids of the future. Chris White is looking for ways to convert “second-life” EV batteries to renewable energy sources that may one day be used […]
Turn of the Green Tide: Clean Energy Canada report finds EVs more cost-effective than ICEs in the long-run
Toronto, Ontario – Canada is poised to take the EV industry by storm as a world-leader in the development of emissions-free driving systems—it’s simply a matter of taking smart, fiscally-minded steps to get there, according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada. Recent retail trends have shown that truck and SUV registrations are on […]
Season’s Meetings: Car-Part.com releases December webinar schedule
Toronto, Ontario – Car-Part.com is gearing up for a slew of webinar sessions for the month of December, according to a post on the company’s LinkedIn page. The next webinar session Car-Part.com has lined up will be called “eBay Basics – How to get Started” and is to be hosted by Theresa Colbert. This webinar […]
Recharged Recycling: Li-Cycle closes on funding for lithium-ion battery recycling
Mississauga, Ontario – Self-described as “North America’s largest lithium-ion battery recycling company,” Li-Cycle Corp., has announced it has closed a Series C equity funding round with intentions to use the funds for developing its Rochester, New York “commercial hub,” along with an international market expansion. New York-based firm, Moore Strategic Ventures LLC, led the financing […]
Time’s Up: Recyclers ask WTO to find solution to unblock electronic safety features on auto parts
London, Ontario — Vehicle recyclers are calling on the World Trade Organization (WTO) to peruse legal solutions and best-practices recommendations that eliminate the harmful practices of vehicles and components manufactured to electronically block the re-use of parts, and the Automotive Recyclers (ARC) of Canada are among those calling for action. A proposal has been composed […]
Controlled Collisions: Ajax Fire teams with Durham Auto Parts to provide bus for training session
Ajax, Ontario – End-of-life-vehicles are providing Ajax’s first responders with life-saving training opportunities thanks to a partnership between the city’s fire and emergency services and their local auto recycler, Dave Langille of Durham Auto Parts. “Annually, we do auto extrication training. The last couple of years, we’ve done something a little different than just cars, […]
Battery Boost: BASF makes moves towards EV production
Schwarzheide, Germany — BASF has broken ground with its new cathode active materials production plant in Schwarzheide, Germany. “The investment is a major step for Germany and Schwarzheide,” said Peter Altmaier, federal minister for economic affairs and energy. The new plant for cathode active materials will be equipped with world-leading process technology and enable the […]
Surviving 2020: ARA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show, Day 2
Reno, Nevada — The second day of the ARA’s 77th annual convention opened with a keynote speech from Blake Stratton of Michael Hyatt and Company. Stratton provided an abbreviated lesson on a four-step system for growing businesses while working less. According to Stratton, this system has been used by Michael Hyatt and Company consultees to […]
