Powering Auto Recycling
Here at Cash 4 Cars Akron/Canton we continue to monitor new progress within the business of recycling junk cars and scrap vehicles. The battery used in the GM EV, known as the Volt, is finding a secondary assignment beyond its primary function. As we see more of these vehicles on the road, we can expect new such uses to develop further.
The June 16, 2015 edition of autonews.com has a story from Reuters titled ‘GM uses old Volt batteries to power office building’, with the following highlights: “GM is using old batteries from its 1st-generation Chevrolet Volt electric car for secondary purposes including powering an office building. Five old batteries from the Volt are powering the GM Enterprise Data Center. Pablo Valencia, manager of battery life-cycle management, is working on the secondary functions of Volt batteries with partners to test for other uses.”
The battery in the 1st –gen Volt (according to media.gm.com) has a listed weight of under 400lbs and is known to last up to 40 miles of driving on a charge. In order to fully recharge the battery it must be plugged into an electrical outlet and the process takes between 3 and 8 hours. The battery pack module is mounted under the body of the vehicle. It seems that this vehicle is very efficient. The initial Volt model was a hybrid, meaning it operates on electric and has a gas motor. The range of the vehicle when it has a fully charged battery and full tank of fuel may exceed 350 miles.
Cash 4 Cars Akron/Canton is a buyer of scrap vehicles in any condition. We handle damaged vehicle removal in a timely fashion and offer you a price for a damaged car right over the phone. To junk a car in Kent, for example, simply requires that the seller have the vehicle title and a photo ID. There are options when choosing a buyer of scrap vehicles in the (330). Make the right call to (330) 271-6464 and you can expect a fast price for a damaged car or scrap vehicle, as well as courtesy, with same-day damaged vehicle removal. Our current hours of operation for damaged vehicle removal and scrap car hauling are Monday through Friday 8AM to 5:30PM and Saturday 8AM-4PM. We are closed on Sunday, as being a buyer of scrap vehicles is not always easy work and we need a day of rest! To junk a car in Kent, Ravenna or Cuyahoga Falls on the same-day, we need to hear from you before 2PM. After 2PM requests are typically picked up the following day at a time that is convenient. When we junk a car in Kent, Tallmadge and Green, we insure the vehicle and its components are recycled in a manner that is friendly to the environment. The price for a damaged car can vary according to many factors including the age of the junk car, the condition of the scrap vehicle and the location of where your scrap car needs towed from. We pay cash for cars 6 days a week throughout the (330). People sell their cars for cash for many reasons. When you decide it is time to scrap your car, be sure to contact us, as we service Summit County, Medina County, Portage County and northern Stark County. We buy junk vehicles with cash and strive to provide a hassle-free way to get cash for your car. Scrapping a car in Medina, Akron and Barberton is simple when you call us or visit https://www.cash4carsakron.com. Our junk car buyer will provide you with a junk car quote for your old car. If the transmission needs replaced on your car, it may be time to consider selling the vehicle for cash. Replacing the motor in an older car may not be worth it, particularly if the new motor is going to cost nearly $3,000 with installation. If your vehicle’s frame is rusted out, it is probably best to scrap the vehicle for cash, so this unsafe car is off the roads!
