Charged By Andy Latham The Time is Now to Ask: Is Your Business EV Ready? O


ver the next 10 years, the mix of vehi- cles and of industry business models will change dramatically as more electric vehicles are produced, sold and used. This will lead to a massive cultural shift as all affected businesses adapt to the new normal.


Are you ready for this change? Are you thinking about this and preparing for the opportunities these vehicles bring? Or is this something that you view as a distrac- tion to avoid until it is too late? Well, let’s look at some options to get you thinking ahead. • Train all your staff to be aware of these vehicles. Consider adding specialist training for more technical roles, and pro- vide all the required tools and personal protective equipment along with it. Build processes and best management practices in handling EVs. Download the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technology Guide at ARAUniversity.org under “Resources,” made available by the ARA. This all shows your staff that you are thinking about their continual professional development and their safety. It also retains good staff and increases opportunities to attract staff. • Start purchasing hybrid and elec-


tric vehicles for your inventory, dismantle them, learn about them, sell the parts


and replenish your inventory. These parts sold will be different and could require alternative handling and storage processes, especially manual handling due to the weight of some components; specialist delivery may be required along with extra training and certifications for staff who are assessing, dismantling, storing, and ship- ping vehicles and parts. • Set aside an area of your parking lot and install a couple of charge points


These parts sold will be differently and could require alternative handling and storage processes, especially manual handling due to the weight of some components.


that are available for customers, visitors and staff – choose an area where it will be very easy to add more charge points in the future. People will be looking for charge points, especially those who are unable to access a home charger because they do not have off-street parking or live in an apart- ment. It could introduce your business to a whole new set of potential customers, as you work to meet the emerging needs of EV consumers. • Purchase an EV your-


Vehicle contains a HIGH VOLTAGE


BATTERY The battery and all system components can be DEADLY if not properly handled


Follow ARA Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Training Standards before working on this vehicle.


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self. It could be a personal vehicle or a delivery van for local operations used to pro- mote your business. Utilizing these ideas, and


more, will build your repu- tation as a business that is forward thinking, preparing for the future, environ- mentally friendly, and give you a head start on the competition!


Changes in the industry could be coming along


much faster than many expect. It is true that some countries have set dates to ban the sale of brand new internal combus- tion engine vehicles, but more will happen before that to influence car-buying deci- sions including local restrictions, taxation, incentives and the vehicle owners’ environ- mental conscience. Also, city governments could potentially impose restrictions such as a “zero emis- sion zone” in your city center, preventing vehicle use unless they are electric; and governments’ taxation of internal com- bustion engine vehicles using fuel tax and road charging are coming. Besides restrictions like these, incentives will be introduced to encourage the use of zero emission vehicles.


The other factor to con-


sider is the ever-increasing move to remove pollutants from internal combustion vehi- cles. Some in the industry suggest that the introduction of Euro7 emission regulations in a few years’ time will add so much cost to vehicles resulting in ‘conventional’ vehi- cles becoming more costly to purchase than electric vehicles. We will eventually get to that tipping point where it is less expensive to purchase electric vehicles. The question for today is: Are you ready for this shift? And are you seeing this as an opportunity to grow your knowledge, your influence and your business? Contact Salvage Wire or EINTAC for details of high voltage training, tools and PPE, and let us get you onto that first step towards your future – visit salvagewire. com and eintac.com.


Andy Latham is Managing Director of Salvage Wire. His desire is to highlight the professionalism in the vehicle recycling industry, increase


knowledge and understanding, and keep everyone safe, ethical and profitable.


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