by ARA Staff | Jul 14, 2026 | News
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 30, 2026 | Business, Environmental, Industry, News
By Automotive Recyclers Association On June 29, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take steps aimed at...
by ARA Staff | Jun 25, 2026 | Electric Vehicles, Interview, News
While global scrap prices vary by region, they are trending toward overall stabilization. Profitability in the resource sector is also stabilizing due to rising prices for recyclable materials (such as aluminum, copper, and catalytic converters). Korea’s Automotive...
by ARA Staff | Jun 22, 2026 | Collision / Repair, Education, Industry, News, Safety
This tragic case underscores a critical distinction in our industry: there is no place for counterfeit safety parts in the automotive repair ecosystem. The Automotive Recyclers Association has long warned about the dangers of counterfeit components—especially...
by ARA Staff | Jun 12, 2026 | News
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...
by ARA Staff | May 14, 2026 | News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Manassas, Virginia — May 14, 2026: The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) congratulates the Colorado General Assembly on the passage of Senate Bill 26-003, “End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries.” The passage of SB26-003...
