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Classic Collision of Merritt Island, GEICO Donate Refurbished Vehicle through NABC Recycled Rides Program
the consequences this may have for road safety.” As part of the study, TÜV Rheinland drove a vehicle with simulated damages on the windshield or incorrect calibration of the cameras on a test track. Components were artificially aged. In one scenario, there were also changes made to the chassis. Researchers observed the function of the lane-keeping assistance system deteriorated when, for example, there were simulated stone impacts in the windshield. In rare cases, the system switched off without warning. The vehicle also drove over lane markings without warning or reaction from the system. Schubert believes too little is known about how accidents, improper repairs or wear and tear affect the functionality of assistance systems and thus road safety in the long term. The study found failures could lead to as many as 2.3 million risk events each year in Europe alone.
Classic Collision™, in partnership with GEICO® and the National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides® program, donated a refurbished vehicle to local resident Kyla Williams, a recent graduate of Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, FL, for her recognition as the Boys & Girls Club of America Southeastern Military Youth of the Year winner. Representatives from Classic Collision of Merritt Island presented a 2020 Hyundai Elantra to Williams’ family at the event at 1555 E. Merritt Island Causeway in Merritt Island. Williams also received gift cards and other donations from local sponsors in the area. Several members from the local fire department also attended the event. “It was an honor to have the opportunity to present a new vehicle to Kyla for her outstanding service as the southeastern Military Youth of the Year winner,” said Rick Miller, Classic Collision’s region director. “We are thankful to our partners at the NABC Re-
Li-Cycle to Build Next Plant in Alabama Li-Cycle Holdings on Sept. 8 announced it will build a fourth commercial lithium-ion battery recycling facility, to be located in Tuscaloosa, AL. When completed, Li-Cycle estimates its Spoke 4 facility will have an initial capacity of up to 5,000 tonnes of battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries per year, bringing Li-Cycle’s total North American recycling capacity to 25,000 tonnes per year. “Our new facility in Alabama positions us well to meet the growing demand for lithium-ion battery recycling,” said Tim Johnston, co-founder and executive chairman of Li-Cycle. “Originally, we had planned on rolling out three commercial Spoke facilities in North America over the
next five years, with a total recycling capacity of 20,000 tonnes per year. However, demand for lithium-ion battery recycling has continued to outperform our forecasts and we are now forecasting total recycling capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year. “This facility is essential in filling a recycling gap in the southeastern United States. Like our Arizona Spoke, we expect the new facility to have the capability to process entire vehicle battery packs, without dismantling.” In February, Ontario-based Li-Cycle went public with blankcheck acquisition valuing the recycler of lithium-ion batteries at $1.67 billion. Source: Li-Cycle
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cycled Rides program and GEICO for the chance to provide this vehicle to such a deserving recipient, and we are very proud of Kyla as she continues to represent the Space Coast area in her endeavors in college and beyond.”
Williams was nominated for the award by the Patrick Space Force Base Youth Center and received the recognition from the Boys & Girls Club of America. In addition to the refurbished vehicle provided by Classic Collision and partners, Williams received a $20,000 scholarship and a laptop for her title. “This is awesome,” said Williams. “To have all of these people
come together and do this because of something I did is incredible. I’m so appreciative. Now I can get to school in Georgia without my parents having to worry about driving me back and forth.” NABC Recycled Rides is a unique program in which businesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides program in 2007, members of the NABC have donated more than 2,750 vehicles valued at more than $36 million. Additional partners in the NABC Recycled Rides presentation included 1-800 Charity Cars, PPG, Enterprise Rent-A-Car®, Ultimate Auto Glass and Electronics, Nissan of Melbourne, LKQ® Corporation, Chick-Fil-A®, Lakeland Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover Treasure Coast and Ben’s Paint Supply. Source: NABC
