Author: epochman
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A Guide on What to Do With an Old Car
Did you know that the automobile is the most heavily recycled consumer product? It should be no surprise considering there are over 260 million cars on US roadways. Vehicle recycling is essential for the environment as it can reduce greenhouse gases by removing the dirtiest and highest polluting vehicles from operation. If you have one…
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The Transition to Electric May Forever Change Auto Recycling
The future of electric vehicles (EVs) is booming in the automotive industry. With government investment and policy changes, it’s clear EV’s are the future of transportation. And with studies proving that EVs have far less carbon emissions while on the road, the benefit for the environment is clear. However, there is an important issue in…
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Convenience stores are in no rush to replace gas pumps with EV chargers
Convenience stores might seem like the ideal place for an electric vehicle charger… drivers could go grab a drink, snack, or take a bathroom break while waiting for their vehicle to charge. But, store owners are reluctant to make this transition. Why? High electric utility fees on charging stations. Charging as little as four vehicles…
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Automakers make big commitment to reduce carbon emissions
In addition to selling new electric vehicles, automotive companies are making broader commitments to reduce their carbon footprint in the future. Ford announced a bold plan to become carbon neutral by 2050, and BMW set a goal of reducing carbon emissions by one third by 2030. These manufacturers will have to look at their supply…
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EV’s will need to be powered by clean energy to really make a difference battling climate change
As the automotive industry continues to move toward electric vehicles, there is an increasing demand to power the electric grid with renewable energy. Electric vehicles powered by a clean energy grid will be a huge – and necessary – step forward in the fight to stop global warming.
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The debate is settled. Yale School of the Environment releases study showing EV’s are better for the environment
For many years, there has been intense debate whether or not switching to a new electric vehicle is a good choice for the environment when factoring in the manufacturing process to make new vehicles, including hard to source materials for batteries. However a recent study from Yale School of the Environment has found that the…
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Catalytic Converter Thefts increase as their values skyrocket
Catalytic converter thefts have increased dramatically as the value of the precious metals in them has soared. “Cats” as they are commonly referred to, contain rhodium, palladium and platinum, some of the most expensive metals by ounce. And given their relatively easy to access location on the underside of vehicles, many unfortunate car owners are…
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What is Palladium and why is it so expensive?
Palladium is one of the most expensive precious metals in the world and it’s critical to limiting the pollution caused by internal combustion engines. The metal is a secondary product from mining other metals and is mostly sourced from Russia and South Africa. The price of palladium has always been volatile and even with the…
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Why crushing cars is important
Automobile recycling is an important part of the automotive industry and one that is making a big difference for the environment. According to the EPA, recycling metal uses about 74 percent less energy than making new steel. And with crushed cars consisting of about 65% steel, this presents a big opportunity for carbon savings and…
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Auto Recyclers are important suppliers for the automotive repair market
Auto recycling has a long history and an identity problem. Often thought of as a “junk yards”, many misunderstand or have no knowledge of the steps these small business owners have taken to formalize their processes, adopt strict environmental protocols, and ultimately play a crucial role in the life cycle of an automobile. One particular…