Sustainability Success: Solera shortlisted for innovation category in the Reuters Events Sustainable Business Awards 2024
Toronto, Ontario — Solera has been shortlisted for the Reuters Events Sustainable Business Awards 2024 under the Product Innovation Award category. Formerly known as the Responsible Business Awards, the Reuters Events Sustainable Business Awards specifically aim to celebrate leadership in sustainable business, recognizing those that have made an impact on business, society and the environment. […]
Energy Engineering: BMW Group introduces electrically powered exhaust purification in paint shops
Munich, Germany — BMW Group has begun electrically powering exhaust purification in its first paint shops using electric regenerative thermal oxidation (eRTO) systems. This new eRTO method specifically involves using electricity, rather than natural gasses, to burn off gaseous or vaporous substances at temperatures of up to 1,000 degrees Celsius. A press release from BMW […]
Carbon Neutral Cooperation: Axalta announces partnership with Solera to help customers estimate CO2 emissions per repair
Toronto, Ontario — On May 22nd, Axalta announced a partnership with Solera to integrate the company’s Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems with Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform. According to a press release from Axalta, the intention of this partnership is to help “enable Axalta customers to estimate their CO2 emissions per repair, while […]
Eco-Champion Employees: BCAA survey shows majority of British Columbia Gen Zs and young Millennials will only work for socially and environmentally responsible companies
Victoria, British Columbia — A new British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) survey of the province’s 18 to 34 year olds has revealed that most Gen Z and young Millennials want to work for socially and environmentally responsible companies. The survey also showed that in some cases, Gen Z and young Millennials will even take a […]
Environmental Exploration: AkzoNobel partners for carbon footprint reduction initiative in vehicle repair at 24 hour sustainability event
Amsterdam, Netherlands — Following a two day 24-hour challenge event in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which concluded November 22, AkzoNobel partners have developed sustainability initiatives for future carbon reduction goals. Partners who attended the two day event included representatives from Allianz, Arval, Boekhorst Autoschade, centro Zaragoza, Den Elzen Autoschade, Europcar Mobility Group, Grupo Velasco, Toyota and the […]
Get the Lead Out: Canada bans lead wheel weights starting in 2024
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) have announced that as of February 3, 2024, lead wheel weights will no longer be able to be manufactured or imported into Canada. The ban specifically affects wheel weights containing more than 0.1 percent lead by weight, except in accordance with a permit issued under […]
Molding Mycelium: New Kia EVs add mushrooms to manufacturing process
Toronto, Ontario – The Kia EV3, or at least a concept version of the incoming electric small car, has interiors made of mushrooms, hemp, corn and sugarcane. These grown materials are part of what Kia is calling its “10 must-have sustainable items” in its cabin construction, which also includes sawdust, ‘bio-polyurethane’ leather, floor carpet made […]
