Send us a textUpcycle takes the phrase “waste not want not” to a whole new level with their game-changing approach to used vehicles. Maria McGowan chats about EVs with Natal Antonini, the brains behind Upcycle. From their establishment in Summerside, PEI, Antonini outlines how a simple relocation to Canada sparked an innovative green technology idea: turning everyday electric cars into trucks. They go into detail about how the company reduces waste in a circular economy and discusses the process of transforming a 2009 to 2013 Corolla into an EV truck. Exploring the care in vehicle selection and the importance of reducing CO2 emissions, Antonini also reveals the company's future efforts aimed at setting up an assembly line to expand production. Listen to this episode to learn how Upcycle is revolutionizing the green technology industry in Canada, one car turned EV truck at a time.TakeawaysUpcycle Green Technology converts 2009 to 2013 Corollas into electric trucks, aligning with the circular economy by repurposing materials from end-of-life vehicles.The suitability of the conversion of a Corolla was based on its popularity and resistance to rust.Upcycle aims to produce 100 cars per year and offers provincial rebates for their vehicles, recognizing the environmental impact of remanufacturing.#RecyclingTheRecycled #EVTrucks #GreenTechnology #Upcycle #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyVehicles #ElectricCars #EVConversion #ReduceCO2 #CircularEconomy #InnovationInMotion #GreenIndustryCanadaThanks for listening. Would you like to be a sponsor, partner, or guest? Visit reimaginedenergy.com

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