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Support for F-Gas Compliance at ATFs continues
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ELVES support for F-Gas Compliance at ATFs continues with next round of MAC training and the release of an F-Gas Guidance Poster.
Welcome return of Electric ELVES in-person training
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March saw the welcome return of in-person hybrid and electric vehicle training for ATFs
Scrapping a car legally is prime motivator for more than half of Irish motorists
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New Red C Research from ELVES shows scrapping a car legally is prime motivator for most people scrapping a car
The Circular Economy of an ELV
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In a recent article by Irish Times journalist Neil Briscoe, the circular economy of a car is discussed, including commentary by ELVES.
No Tanks!
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ELVES social media campaign to raise awareness of the need to dispose of old gas tanks correctly.
ELVES Christmas Competition on Facebook
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Head over to the ELVES Facebook page to take part in our December Christmas competitions.
ELVES moves to ensure availability for the safe and responsible recycling of LPG converted vehicles
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ELVES, has taken another step forward to ensure that all types of vehicles can be safely recycled, by installing Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Tank purging and flaring equipment at metal recyclers in Ireland. The portable equipment will mean that LPG tanks from vehicles can now be safely discharged at a range of locations around Ireland
Electric ELVES awareness training – new dates for December
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This December ELVES will once again be offering ATFs in Ireland the opportunity to undertake electric and hybrid vehicle awareness training through its Electric ELVES programme. In addition to basic awareness training, this round of training will see a more advanced course offered to participants that have already completed introductory course.
ELVES has published its Annual Report for 2020
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While 2020 was an unusual year in anyone’s calendar, Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) are an essential waste service and remained open and operational throughout, not only for the acceptance and collection of End-of-Life Vehicles, but also for the supply of quality second-hand parts. Additionally, metal re-processors also remained open to process the metal from the ATFs.
ELVES F-GAS TRAINING - Second Round of Training to Commence
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In April 2021, ELVES launched its F-Gas Training pilot project to provide Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) certified training to ATFs in its Network. F-Gases are used in vehicle air conditioning systems and need to be removed from End-of-Life Vehicles as part of the depollution process. The second cohort of 14 learners from ATFs around the country are set to complete the course in September.