Automotive Archives - RecycleNation Search. Find. Recycle. Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:51:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 How to Recycle Lead-Acid Batteries https://recyclenation.com/2014/07/recycle-lead-acid-batteries/ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:48:41 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/07/recycle-lead-acid-batteries Safety is key when recycling lead-acid batteries, but drop-off locations should be available right in your community.

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]]> Oregon Sign Recycling Saves Money and Improves Sustainability https://recyclenation.com/2014/05/oregon-sign-recycling-saves-money-improves-sustainability/ Fri, 30 May 2014 03:02:47 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/05/oregon-sign-recycling-saves-money-improves-sustainability A pilot program in Oregon may have discovered an efficient, eco-friendly way to reuse the base materials in old highway signs.

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]]> How to Recycle Motor Oil https://recyclenation.com/2014/04/recycle-motor-oil/ Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:40:39 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/04/recycle-motor-oil In the U.S., an estimated 61% of used motor oil is dumped — not recycled — yet drop-off points are located all across the country.

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]]> All-Electric ‘Drivable Shark’ Coming to Roadways in 2014 https://recyclenation.com/2014/04/all-electric-drivable-shark-coming-roadways-2014/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 03:51:49 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/04/all-electric-drivable-shark-coming-roadways-2014 Arcimoto's first electric vehicle hits the market this year, and aims to change the industry with its extended-life battery, recyclability and affordability.

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]]> Ride Greener in the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In https://recyclenation.com/2014/03/ride-greener-2014-honda-accord-plug-in/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:08:54 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/03/ride-greener-2014-honda-accord-plug-in A fuel efficiency of 124 MPGe in the city and plant-based interior fabrics makes the Accord Plug-In an incredibly efficient, comfortable ride.

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]]> Ford Debuts 100% Recycled Fabric in its 2014 Fusion Hybrid SE https://recyclenation.com/2014/03/ford-recycled-fabric-2014-fusion-hybrid-se/ Thu, 27 Mar 2014 01:38:49 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/03/ford-recycled-fabric-2014-fusion-hybrid-se On an annual basis, Ford recycles enough plastic bottles and postindustrial waste to make more than 1.5 million yards of recycled fabric to use in its vehicles.

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]]> Green Resolution: Two Green Goals for 2014 https://recyclenation.com/2014/01/green-resolution-green-goals-2014/ Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:42:51 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2014/01/green-resolution-green-goals-2014 Eco-friendly habits can be hard to maintain on a regular basis, so choosing attainable green resolutions will help to ensure they are achieved.

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]]> Recycling Motor Oil: The Environmental and Economic Choice https://recyclenation.com/2013/09/recycling-motor-oil-environmental-economic-choice/ Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:43:12 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/09/recycling-motor-oil-environmental-economic-choice Spilled motor oil can cause major environmental damage, affecting human health and checkbooks in the process. Always recycle motor oil to ensure safe handling.

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]]> Finding Alternatives to Autos That Run on REEs https://recyclenation.com/2013/02/finding-alternatives-autos-rare-earth-elements/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:04:09 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2013/02/finding-alternatives-autos-rare-earth-elements ARPA-E’s REACT program aims to develop the next generation of hybrid vehicles: electric motors without rare earths.

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]]> Green Wheels: 2013 Lexus CT 200h Premium Hybrid Compact https://recyclenation.com/2012/12/green-wheels-2013-lexus-ct-200h-premium-hybrid-compact/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:06:09 +0000 https://recyclenation.com/2012/12/green-wheels-2013-lexus-ct-200h-premium-hybrid-compact Featuring recyclable, plant-based materials and a regenerative braking system for improved fuel efficiency, this hybrid is the ultimate in greener driving.

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