From Scrapyards To ELV Centers: The Global Shift In Auto Recycling

The irruption of the electric car on the roads of our country has made the first vehicles begin to arrive with this technology to the scrappings. Undoubtedly, a scenario that means new challenges and opportunities for the field of the spare parts. We have already seen the entry of models by BYD or Tesla, and on this occasion, the Spanish scrapping "MotoCoche", located on the A92-G road in Granada, shows the entrance of another electric car, but …

From Scrapyards To ELV Centers: The Global Shift In Auto Recycling

The global auto recycling industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by regulatory changes, environmental concerns, and economic shifts. In France, the transition from traditional scrapyards to regulated end-of-life vehicle (ELV) centers is a prime example of how the industry is evolving to align with the principles of the circular economy. A recent study by Sébastien Jacquot, Assistant Professor in Geography at Paris 1 Panthéon Sorb