by ARA Staff | Aug 17, 2026 | Batteries, PSA, Safety
Industry Safety Alert: Hidden Lithium Battery Modules in Newer Vehicles Automotive recyclers should be aware that some newer vehicles are equipped with auxiliary lithium battery systems in addition to the traditional 12-volt battery. A recent discovery involving a...
by ARA Staff | Aug 11, 2026 | Batteries
BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a temporary final rule banning the export of black mass derived from lithium-ion batteries. The rule requires sellers of black mass to allocate 100% of monthly sales to U.S. buyers effective August 27, 2026. The export...
by ARA Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | Batteries
NPR’s article, “EV battery recycling has a math problem,” highlights the current realities automotive recycling facilities are facing when working with high voltage hybrid and electric vehicle batteries. Tom Andrade (Everett Auto Parts, MA), First VP...
by ARA Staff | Jun 12, 2026 | Advocacy, Batteries
A milestone for automotive recyclers—and a blueprint for the rest of the country With the signing of Senate Bill 26-003 into law on June 4, Colorado has officially enacted a comprehensive framework governing the end-of-life management of electric...
