| 单词 | catalytic converter |
| 例句 | I almost had it when Dad flung a catalytic converter. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z It was boxy and angular, and it poured so much smoke out of its exhaust pipe, I was certain the Forges of some Dark Lord were firing deep within its catalytic converter. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z Unlike most figures forced through the catalytic converter of postmodernism, he remains himself, a man in full rather than a possessor of attributes. Looking for St. Francis 2015-01-22T05:00:00Z According to a mechanic, the fire was caused by the catalytic converter. Pizza delivery driver gifted new car after losing old one to fire during attempted theft 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z According to the post, Detective Julie Lee was executing a search warrant at a mobile home looking for stolen catalytic converters. Stolen playground slide found mounted to child's bedroom 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, a group of thieves recently attempted to steal the car’s catalytic converter. Pizza delivery driver gifted new car after losing old one to fire during attempted theft 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z His turbines, he says, burn ammonia efficiently and produce little to no nitrous oxide, while catalytic converters in the exhaust systems get rid of any nitrogen oxides. Carbon-free fuels could have a dark side 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The innards of a catalytic converter are coated in some of the rarest, most expensive metals on the planet. So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up. 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Thefts of catalytic converters have become problematic nationwide in recent years. Catalytic converter theft claims fell in first half of year, first time in 3 years, State Farm says 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Two brothers and their mother pleaded guilty to “conspiring to transport stolen catalytic converters from California to New Jersey in return for over $38 million.” 4 killed in violent multi-vehicle crash in Malibu 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Nearly a year after federal investigators unveiled a sweeping investigation into the black market sales of stolen catalytic converters, three relatives in Sacramento have pleaded guilty to their role in the scheme. A Sacramento mother and two sons plead guilty in $600-million catalytic converter conspiracy 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z All three pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport stolen catalytic converters from California to New Jersey, prosecutors said. 3 Plead Guilty in $600 Million Catalytic Converter Theft Ring 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The mined ore contains platinum, palladium and rhodium, three of the earth’s rarest, most expensive metals — and vital components in the millions of catalytic converters that reduce polluting emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles. So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up. 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z “The black-market price for catalytic converters can be above $1,000 each.” Californians plead guilty in $600 million nationwide catalytic converter theft scheme 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Molden pointed out that tailpipe exhaust is dramatically reduced by filters and catalytic converters, which use chemical reactions to reduce pollution. Electric vehicles are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z “With California’s higher emission standards, our community has become a hot bed for catalytic converter theft,” U.S. A Sacramento mother and two sons plead guilty in $600-million catalytic converter conspiracy 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Other charges include theft of a catalytic converter and theft by receiving stolen property. Towing Company Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Catalytic Converter Scheme 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z At the opposite end of the plant was another batch of metal, not from the mine but from used catalytic converters ground into powder for recycling. So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up. 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z California accounts for 37% of catalytic converter theft claims nationwide, with about 1,600 reported stolen each month, federal prosecutors said. Californians plead guilty in $600 million nationwide catalytic converter theft scheme 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The average cost to consumers to repair a stolen catalytic converter, a necessary component for adhering to emissions standards, is around $2,000. Philly towing firm nabbed for stealing catalytic converters to tune of $8 million 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles Police Department has unveiled new technology that will make it harder for thieves to steal catalytic converters. A Sacramento mother and two sons plead guilty in $600-million catalytic converter conspiracy 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Mr. Page faces 13 felony counts, including stealing a catalytic converter. Towing Company Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Catalytic Converter Scheme 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Though vehicle and catalytic converter thefts in her neighborhood have been on the rise over the last year and a half, Jamison said she doesn’t see much public drug use, nor does she hear gunfire. Do you feel safe? Here’s what Seattleites said in a new poll 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Responding to a surge of catalytic converter thefts, the Los Angeles Police Department has unveiled new technology that will make it harder for thieves to steal the valuable emission control device. Worried about your catalytic converter getting stolen? Los Angeles police have new technology to combat that 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Forest Service parking lot, where its gas has been siphoned and its catalytic converter stolen. Seattle search-and-rescue group gets a permanent home for its 75th birthday 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Last year, that included new laws that gave local governments more time to comply with composting requirements, cracked down on catalytic converter theft and added resources for first-responder suicide prevention. As Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon's power grew, so did his wife's income 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z A Sodo commercial landscaping company reported 20 catalytic converters stolen last year, costing tens of thousands of dollars in repair, plus the cost of renting replacement vehicles and the expense of fixing fences. Who will save Sodo? Seattle's industrial neighborhood fights for survival in a 'Wild West' of property crime | Alex Fryer 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z “People have tried to get into our cars. The neighbors across the street had their catalytic converter stolen.” Do you feel safe? Here’s what Seattleites said in a new poll 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Templates that read “Marked by LAPD” will also be emblazoned on the car parts to deter catalytic converter theft. Worried about your catalytic converter getting stolen? Los Angeles police have new technology to combat that 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Still, many residents feel unsafe with property crimes on the rise, including catalytic converter theft, shoplifting at convenience and grocery stores and home break-ins. Tech-rooted groups seek to shake up San Francisco politics 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z A man suspected of stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle was stabbed to death early Friday in South El Monte, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Man stabbed to death after trying to steal catalytic converter in South El Monte, deputies say 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z That’s how many people will be affected directly and indirectly by the scourge of catalytic converter theft. WA lawmakers say tough luck to victims of catalytic converter theft | Editorial 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Looking to combat a rash of thefts from Priuses and other cars, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to make it illegal to possess an unattached catalytic converter without proof of ownership. L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Cars with catalytic converters are targeted by thieves because of the part’s high concentration of precious metals. Worried about your catalytic converter getting stolen? Los Angeles police have new technology to combat that 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z When the catalytic converter was stolen from Vanessa Reimer’s Toyota Prius in Long Beach, she thought the repair would be a simple one, taking a few weeks at most. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The man, along with two other suspects, were attempting to steal the catalytic converter from a car parked in a driveway on the street, the Sheriff’s Department told KCBS-TV Channel 2. Man stabbed to death after trying to steal catalytic converter in South El Monte, deputies say 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Otherwise, vehicle owners will have every right to lambaste you when they find their catalytic converter gone and are left with nothing but excuses. WA lawmakers say tough luck to victims of catalytic converter theft | Editorial 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z “Everyone who has had a catalytic converter stolen knows that the theft is only one part of it,” Lee said. L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The catalytic converter, an exhaust emission control device typically found in the undercarriage of a vehicle, contains precious metals like rhodium, palladium and platinum. Catalytic converter thieves in L.A. could soon face jail time, $1,000 in fines 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z For several years, older Priuses have held the dubious distinction of being the No. 1 target of catalytic converter theft in California. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Soaring catalytic converter theft, for example, is up 1,200% over the last three years, Glawe said. Chicago auto theft skyrocketed 55% last year, up more than any other city in the U.S. 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z As part of the Legislature-ordered study, 23 law enforcement agencies across the state found more than 8,000 police reports were filed on catalytic converter theft from January to August last year. WA lawmakers say tough luck to victims of catalytic converter theft | Editorial 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Prius drivers whose catalytic converters have been swiped are experiencing a second indignity: Thousands of owners are ahead of them in line for the same part, and the delays could stretch on for months. L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The draft goes on to say, “It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish the possession is not a ‘lawful possession.’” Catalytic converter thieves in L.A. could soon face jail time, $1,000 in fines 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Thieves target hybrids because their catalytic converters have a higher concentration of precious metals compared to cars that run solely on gas. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The catalytic converter contains valuable precious metals including rhodium, palladium and platinum, which can fetch hundreds of dollars in resale on the black market. Chicago auto theft skyrocketed 55% last year, up more than any other city in the U.S. 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Security cameras have captured thieves stealing a catalytic converter in about 25 seconds. WA lawmakers say tough luck to victims of catalytic converter theft | Editorial 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Hernandez, who represents part of the Eastside, said there are already multiple laws on the books tackling catalytic converter theft. L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Each catalytic converter found in a person’s possession would be a separate violation, according to the proposed ordinance language. Catalytic converter thieves in L.A. could soon face jail time, $1,000 in fines 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The Times called the parts departments of a dozen Toyota dealerships in Southern California and asked the wait time for a catalytic converter for a 2011 Prius. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Minnesota ranks third in the country for catalytic converter thefts behind California and Texas, according to the state Department of Commerce. Minnesota moves to crack down on catalytic converter thefts 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Ernsdorff was part of the work group that studied catalytic converter theft and what to do about it. WA lawmakers say tough luck to victims of catalytic converter theft | Editorial 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Hernandez said the city’s ordinance, which would treat possession of catalytic converters as a misdemeanor, would disproportionately target Black, Latino, Indigenous and low-income residents. L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Larceny: The Fresno police chief issued a warning for catalytic converter thieves, The Fresno Bee reports. Sacramento’s Latest Craze Is Like a Bat Signal 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Even getting a projected repair date is no guarantee, as Anwar Glasgow, 25, discovered when his catalytic converter was stolen in January. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Thieves can get $500 to $1,500 apiece for catalytic converters. Minnesota moves to crack down on catalytic converter thefts 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z A man was run over and killed Tuesday after he allegedly crawled under a parked SUV and tried to steal the catalytic converter in Palmdale, authorities said. Catalytic converter thief dies when driver awakens and runs over him, authorities say 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Punishing people for possessing unattached catalytic converters “doesn’t help anybody,” he said. L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “In Portland, many liberals are dodging stray bullets, losing catalytic converters to thieves and sidestepping tents. Then they open their tax bills.” Portland, ‘repelling its current citizens,’ is Seattle’s cautionary tale 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z In December, the Highlander’s catalytic converter was stolen on a rainy night. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, 23 law enforcement agencies across the state reported more than 8,000 police reports were filed on catalytic converter theft from January to August last year. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z A man got out of the vehicle and crawled under the SUV, where he began trying to saw off the catalytic converter. Catalytic converter thief dies when driver awakens and runs over him, authorities say 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Under the ordinance, each catalytic converter found without proper documentation would qualify as a separate violation. L.A. moves to rein in catalytic converter theft, but some question the need for a new law 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Of particular interest to thieves these days is a car’s catalytic converter, which can command as much as $250 for the precious metals in it, including platinum, palladium and rhodium. Memo to criminals: Prosecutors ‘don’t take auto thefts seriously’ as rates skyrocket across U.S. 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z In the interim, Jackson said, automakers should do more to try to prevent these thefts, including etching catalytic converters with vehicle identification numbers to discourage illegal resales. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The Legislature’s sluggish response to catalytic converter theft is incomprehensible. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Of particular interest to thieves, these days is a car’s catalytic converter, which can command as much as $250 for the precious metals in it, including platinum, palladium and rhodium. America’s car theft epidemic blamed on police officer shortages, soft-on-crime prosecutors 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Tens of thousands of catalytic converter thefts are going unsolved, with only 1% of cases resulting in someone being charged, figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats suggest. Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z The sudden spike in thefts targeting the unit have been reminiscent of how thieves have targeted catalytic converters in the past. Thieves are targeting semitrucks to steal one pricey part 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Two other laws that took effect Jan. 1 require recyclers and junk dealers to keep proof their catalytic converters were obtained legally, and bar people from purchasing the devices from anyone other than authorized sellers. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z People steal catalytic converters, which are part of a vehicle’s exhaust system, because they have precious metals inside. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The bill prohibits the sale of partial catalytic converters and imposes a 90-day jail sentence for those convicted of stealing them. America’s car theft epidemic blamed on police officer shortages, soft-on-crime prosecutors 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Hybrid vehicles are most commonly targeted as their metals are more valuable, but any vehicle can be at risk of catalytic converter theft. Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Thefts of automobile catalytic converters are rising in the U.S., and California drivers are the top victims. Thieves are targeting semitrucks to steal one pricey part 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z In Los Angeles, it could soon be illegal to possess a catalytic converter without proof of ownership, such as a bill of sale or a note from the previous owner. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “If we can eliminate the marketplace for illegally removed catalytic converters we will end this crime,” he said. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Tow truck driver Edgar Plata spent most of a recent Monday as he often does these days, picking up the pieces after a spree of catalytic converter thefts. Dude, where’s my catalytic converter? Probably back in the supply chain 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The Home Office says it has national programmes to target metal theft, including catalytic converters. Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z A band of Torrance thieves driving a yellow Lamborghini Urus were caught on camera stealing a van’s catalytic converter late at night, video released by the city’s Police Department shows. Video shows catalytic converter thieves in Torrance driving Lamborghini 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Ryan Eason, 28, discovered in January that his catalytic converter had been stolen from a secured garage when he and his fiancee got in the car to go look at wedding rings. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The license would have to be displayed at the location where the transaction takes place, and in all advertisements soliciting catalytic converters. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z A stolen catalytic converter can fetch hundreds of dollars on the local black market, thanks to the platinum and other rare metals found inside. Dude, where’s my catalytic converter? Probably back in the supply chain 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z In the 20 police areas where full information was provided, a total of 50,223 thefts of catalytic converters were reported in the five-year period. Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z He said he’s filing about a police report a week, because of people rifling through the shop’s trash or stealing catalytic converters. WA Democrats, Republicans make final pitch for votes in high-stakes midterm 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z In September John Jackson, a 31-year-old city planner, had his catalytic converter swiped while the car was parked on a side street in Palms. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “Nothing is illegal unless we can prove a specific catalytic converter was stolen. With the absence of some unique numbering system that’s almost impossible to do.” C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z To lose your catalytic converter these days is to be a temporary supplier to a large, well-financed underground enterprise. Dude, where’s my catalytic converter? Probably back in the supply chain 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z The cost of replacing a catalytic converter is put at between £150 and £800, depending on the type of car and the complexity of the job. Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z The 21 defendants are charged with conspiracy to transport and receive stolen catalytic converters, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and other related offenses. Catalytic converter theft ring in 9 states busted 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Reimer of Long Beach, who faced the prospect of being without a car during her entire pregnancy, had a mechanic install a catalytic converter that isn’t approved by the California Air Resources Board. With thefts still high, California Prius drivers wait months for new catalytic converters 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Ernsdorff also proposed increasing penalties for possessing and trafficking unmarked catalytic converters. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z In the Kent bust, buyers parked their van in a parking lot and did a brisk daylight trade with “a line of boosters with catalytic converters in shopping carts and other conveyances,” Ernsdorff says. Dude, where’s my catalytic converter? Probably back in the supply chain 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z During two weeks of national action to tackle catalytic converter and other metal theft, 64 arrests were made and more than 1,000 converters and other stolen items were recovered, the spokesperson added. Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z “California accounts for 37% of all catalytic converter theft claims nationwide. I am proud to announce that we have indicted nine people who are at the core of catalytic theft in our community,” U.S. Catalytic converter theft ring in 9 states busted 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “We’ve seen them used in what we believe are really low-level crimes like the burglary of cars or the stealing of catalytic converters. All of them are producing gun violence.” Oakland police are doubling down on a tough-on-crime plan. Some activists are skeptical 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z With some exceptions, Olympia seems strangely blasé about catalytic converter theft. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z A national catalytic converter theft ring that generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue was taken down in an unprecedented federal investigation, the Department of Justice said Wednesday. Catalytic converter theft ring that made hundreds of millions is busted, feds say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Police say that although catalytic converter thefts are increasing, there are steps that can be taken to protect a vehicle. Police are solving only 1% of catalytic converter thefts, data suggests 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Authorities have arrested a group of thieves involved in stealing $545 million worth of catalytic converters. Catalytic converter theft ring in 9 states busted 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z “The anthem of Portland: no catalytic converter,” he said, sipping a can of Red Bull. An ‘Army’ of Volunteer Sleuths Are Out Hunting for Your Stolen Car 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Last year, King County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Gary Ernsdorff testified before a state legislative committee in Olympia about the urgency of doing something meaningful to combat catalytic converter theft. C’mon, Olympia: Catalytic converter theft disrupts lives 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The operation is the first national takedown of a catalytic converter theft ring coordinated by the Justice Department, said Lauren Horwood, a spokesperson for the U.S. attorney’s office for the Eastern District of California. Catalytic converter theft ring that made hundreds of millions is busted, feds say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The Swedish police have long fought similar waves in which teams of thieves from abroad target certain types of goods: boat engines, catalytic converters, GPS units, even horse saddles. Speed Cameras Vanish Along Swedish Roads. Could Russia Be Behind It? 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z They are used in "magnets and super magnets, motors, metal alloys, electronic and computing equipment, batteries, catalytic converters, petroleum refining, medical imaging and lasers". Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z A theft or a stolen catalytic converter can mean being left without a vehicle, or with a bill they cannot afford. An ‘Army’ of Volunteer Sleuths Are Out Hunting for Your Stolen Car 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z Property crime: A Castro Valley man was shot after confronting four people who were allegedly trying to steal his catalytic converter, The San Francisco Chronicle reports. What to Know About the Los Angeles City Council Fallout 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z The trio bought stolen catalytic converters from local thieves and shipped them to DG Auto Parts in New Jersey for processing, authorities said. Catalytic converter theft ring that made hundreds of millions is busted, feds say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Her proudest accomplishment last session was to sponsor legislation that intends to address catalytic converter theft. The Times recommends: Cindy Ryu for the 32nd Legislative District, Position 1 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z He vowed to crack down on catalytic converter theft. Why Gavin Newsom Rejected These 5 Bills 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z States across the country have introduced new policies to combat the skyrocketing popularity of catalytic converter theft, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic when car usage decreased and the value of certain metals increased. It just got harder in California to steal and then sell catalytic converters 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The San Francisco Police Department has become the latest victim of catalytic converter theft. Catalytic converters stolen from San Francisco Police Department vehicles 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Federal authorities estimate that DG Auto sold precious metal powders it processed from the catalytic converters to a metal refinery for more than $545 million. Catalytic converter theft ring that made hundreds of millions is busted, feds say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z As introduced, the bill limited itself to a task force to study the problem and a pilot program for catalytic converter tracking. The Times recommends: Cindy Ryu for the 32nd Legislative District, Position 1 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z I guess my catalytic converter is going to be stolen every month.’” 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Lawmakers this year introduced a suite of bills to address an alarming increase in brazen thefts of catalytic converters, the anti-pollution devices in cars that contain valuable metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium. It just got harder in California to steal and then sell catalytic converters 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Monday, an officer noticed that one of the department’s marked trucks parked on Potrero Hill had its catalytic converter stolen, police said in a statement. Catalytic converters stolen from San Francisco Police Department vehicles 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z “In all these incidents, most of the catalytic converters sold to DG Auto were stolen, and DG Auto knew or should have known that when they paid for them,” federal authorities said. Catalytic converter theft ring that made hundreds of millions is busted, feds say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z He diversified into commodities, and at one point he was reputed to control nearly a year’s output of the world’s supply of palladium, a metal used in automotive catalytic converters. Julian Robertson, 90, Dies; Brought Hedge Funds Into the Mainstream 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Some Prius owners are turning to guerilla solutions: painting their catalytic converters bright orange or pink, etching the devices with a vehicle identification number and bolting on protective plates and cages. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Scrap metal recyclers and junk dealers will have to document how they are buying catalytic converters and from whom, as a way to ensure they’re doing business only with owners and qualified sellers. It just got harder in California to steal and then sell catalytic converters 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Now the aging hybrid is in demand again for an entirely different reason: catalytic converter theft. Catalytic converters stolen from San Francisco Police Department vehicles 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z California’s higher emissions standards have made the state “a hot bed” for catalytic converter theft, said U.S. Catalytic converter theft ring that made hundreds of millions is busted, feds say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z To reduce this pollutant, automobiles have catalytic converters that use a catalyst to carry out this reaction. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z Nichols chaired the Air Resources Board in the 1970s when the Golden State began requiring a new form of catalytic converter that eventually became the national standard. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z “This business was turning millions of dollars worth of profit in catalytic converters. You need an organization and multiple people to do that,” Beaverton police spokesman Matt Henderson told the Oregonian. Oregon police bust catalytic converter trafficking ring that moved $22 million in gear; 14 indicted 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The thieves were getting brazen at our little Dodge truck repair shop, stealing wheels, catalytic converters and sound systems. Style Invitational Week 1499: Picture This, a cartoon caption contest 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z “Organized criminal activity, including the large-scale theft of catalytic converters, is costly to victims and too often places citizens and law enforcement in danger,” Johnson said. Catalytic converter theft ring that made hundreds of millions is busted, feds say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Auto thefts were also up by about a quarter, and vehicle part thefts — primarily catalytic converter thefts — doubled. Murders up, police staffing way down in Washington state 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Prius drivers grinding through the costly, time-consuming chore of replacing a catalytic converter say they’re frustrated that little has been done to stem the problem. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z From there, Beaverton police said they determined that Mr. Hellbusch and Mr. Doyle, along with 12 others, ran an organized scheme to steal catalytic converters up and down the West Coast. Oregon police bust catalytic converter trafficking ring that moved $22 million in gear; 14 indicted 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Gas prices are too high, groceries too pricey, and crime concerns prompt people to lock their houses and fear for their catalytic converters. The Times recommends: Kim Schrier for the 8th Congressional District 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Some Legoland visitors have had their days out "destroyed" because of a spate of thefts targeting catalytic converters, a councillor has said. Legoland Windsor targeted by catalytic converter thieves 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z He insisted Guess owed him $1,500 for a catalytic converter, which have become valuable as scrap metal because of pricey metals inside them. Gun violence in America: A long list of forgotten victims 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The Los Angeles Police Department found the Prius a month later with the shield ripped off and the catalytic converter gone. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z The police investigation began in late 2021 when they learned Tanner Lee Hellbusch, a member of the criminal conspiracy, was running an illegal operation to fence stolen catalytic converters. Oregon police bust catalytic converter trafficking ring that moved $22 million in gear; 14 indicted 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z Authorities arrested 28 people and confiscated 112 catalytic converters in a sweeping investigation of an illegal car parts operation in the Inland Empire, San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said. 28 arrested, 112 catalytic converters seized in illegal car parts operation in Inland Empire 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z “All this crime taking place — smash-and-grab robberies, people breaking into cars, stealing catalytic converters under cars — it conveys the message that crime is out of control.” San Francisco voters had heard and seen enough of Chesa Boudin 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z JW Harvey, one of the owners of the Orcas Business Park in Georgetown, said he and his 70 tenants have struggled with break-ins, catalytic converter theft and siphoned gas for more than 10 years. Seattle to increase parking enforcement aimed at RV dwellers 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Police departments in Los Angeles, Sacramento and Las Vegas didn’t find Trinh’s catalytic converter, she said — not that she expected them to. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Last year, Oregon’s lawmakers passed a bill aimed at preventing catalytic converter theft from being profitable. Oregon police bust catalytic converter trafficking ring that moved $22 million in gear; 14 indicted 2022-08-12T04:00:00Z The discovery followed a months-long investigation that began with a January tip that someone was storing stolen catalytic converters in an industrial area near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Phoenix cops find 1,200 catalytic converters as thefts soar 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Unlike cars and trucks, outboard motors or lawn mowers do not usually have catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions. The Tesla Effect: Snowmobiles, Boats and Mowers Go Electric 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z In conversations with law enforcement officials in recent months, I have heard several stories about suspects with potentially stolen catalytic converters who sped off when approached by police. Not all crimes merit high-speed chases that risk bystanders’ lives 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z A home security camera shows three men stealing the catalytic converter from a 2008 Prius parked on a residential street in Baldwin Hills on Nov. 23. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Russia is one of the world’s biggest producers of the two metals, widely used in goods ranging from catalytic converters to mobile phones. Live: Live updates | Protesters target Russian envoy in Warsaw 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z Those possessing or trying to sell a used catalytic converter that don’t meet new requirements could face a six-month jail sentence. Phoenix cops find 1,200 catalytic converters as thefts soar 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries when a van containing stolen catalytic converters crashed into the officer’s vehicle in Santa Clarita early Saturday, authorities said. Van with stolen catalytic converters crashes into deputy's car, authorities say 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Hundreds of motorists had their cars’ vehicle identification numbers etched onto their catalytic converters by Los Angeles police Wednesday, waiting in a line that stretched around Silver Lake Reservoir. Hundreds of motorists have catalytic converters etched by police in response to thefts 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Last month, police in the Portland, Ore., area said they busted a crime ring that had trafficked more than 44,000 stolen catalytic converters over 18 months. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z But U.S. production will likely suffer eventually, too, if Russian exports of metals - from palladium for catalytic converters to nickel for electric vehicle batteries - are cut off. Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortages 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z But U.S. production will likely suffer eventually, too, if Russian exports of metals — from palladium for catalytic converters to nickel for electric vehicle batteries — are cut off. Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortages 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z Six to eight catalytic converters were recovered from the van, Barclay said. Van with stolen catalytic converters crashes into deputy's car, authorities say 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Hybrid Priuses are a common target because they emit fewer toxins, so their catalytic converters are cleaner and more valuable to thieves. Hundreds of motorists have catalytic converters etched by police in response to thefts 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z The “industrywide challenge” of catalytic converter theft was a topic of conversation when Toyota officials met with Los Angeles County Dist. 'Like a sitting duck': The catalytic converter theft spree is hitting old Toyota Priuses 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z Minnesota’s Department of Commerce has partnered with local police departments and car dealerships to tag catalytic converters with labels that allow authorities to track them and charge thieves with a felony. Catalytic converter theft increasing across the country in 2022 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Likewise, Russia is a key supplier of such raw materials as platinum and palladium, used in pollution-reducing catalytic converters. Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortages 2022-04-03T04:00:00Z County Sheriff’s Department at which people could have their cars’ vehicle identification numbers etched onto their catalytic converters drew hundreds of motorists. Van with stolen catalytic converters crashes into deputy's car, authorities say 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Mike Ventura said he has seen just under 200 reported stolen catalytic converter cases this year in the Northeast Division, which includes Atwater Village, Silver Lake, Highland Park and Eagle Rock. Hundreds of motorists have catalytic converters etched by police in response to thefts 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z And after members of each party proposed measures to address rising catalytic converter thefts, legislators unanimously passed a bill that drew from each side’s ideas. WA state Legislature’s big achievements fell short in key areas 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z If your catalytic converter is stolen, it could cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, to replace it. Catalytic converter theft increasing across the country in 2022 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z The incident began when a deputy responded to a report of a catalytic converter theft in the 3000 block of Rollings Avenue about 5 a.m., authorities said. Ventura County sheriff's deputy shoots at driver who tried to ram him, authorities say 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z We borrowed a can of orange spray paint from a local graffiti artist and sprayed our catalytic converters bright, identifiable orange. Rant and Rave: Reader ruffled by flower picking 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Thieves nabbed three catalytic converters in Lakewood within hours in early March, authorities said. Thieves nab 3 catalytic converters in Lakewood within hours 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z In particular, prices of metals used in cars have soared, including aluminium that is used in the bodywork, palladium used in catalytic converters, and nickel and lithium that power EV batteries. Chinese EV maker BYD raises prices citing jump in raw materials costs 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Technicians at Quality Care Tire and Auto in Bloomington, Minnesota, are getting ready to add some protection to a customer’s catalytic converter. Catalytic converter theft increasing across the country in 2022 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Or what criminal penalty should apply to the theft of catalytic converters? Virginia General Assembly adjourns with job unfinished 2022-03-12T05:00:00Z The industrial metal is used to make catalytic converters for automobiles. Biden, European allies move to strip Russia of trade status 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Every car comes equipped with a catalytic converter, which is made with precious metals that reduce the vehicle’s toxic emissions, outputting less harmful exhaust such as carbon dioxide. Thieves nab 3 catalytic converters in Lakewood within hours 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z The U.S. tariff on palladium, for example, which is used in catalytic converters, would remain at 0 percent after the change, according to Mr. Gresser’s research. U.S. and Allies Move to Further Isolate Russia From Global Economy 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Police in Minneapolis have reported a nearly 38% jump in catalytic converter theft compared to this time last year. Catalytic converter theft increasing across the country in 2022 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is driving up prices of steel, nickel, and palladium — used in body panels, exhaust-purifying catalytic converters, and EV batteries. EVs won’t save us from high gas prices 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z “There is no other option beyond palladium and platinum for catalytic converters, and you can’t build a car without a catalytic converter,” said Chris Blasi, chief executive of precious metals dealer Neptune Global. Carmakers face soaring metal costs with Russian supplies at risk 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Thieves can make hundreds of dollars selling catalytic converters to auto parts suppliers or scrapyards, The Times reported last year. Thieves nab 3 catalytic converters in Lakewood within hours 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Russia accounts for 40% of global production of palladium, used by automakers in catalytic converters to curb emissions. Palladium charges to all-time high on Ukraine, gold tests $2,000/oz 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Russia accounts for 40% of global production of the metal, used by automakers in catalytic converters to curb emissions. COMMODITIES Gold above $2,000 on safe-haven appeal; nickel up over 20% 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z The price of palladium, which is used to make catalytic converters, is up more than 60 percent this year for automobiles. Russia’s Ukraine invasion could be a global economic ‘game changer’ 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z The auto industry uses it in catalytic converters for gasoline models - or platinum for diesel models - both of which still make up the vast majority of car sales. Carmakers face soaring metal costs with Russian supplies at risk 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z The supply of palladium, which goes into catalytic converters, is also thrown in doubt as Germany relies on Russia for about one fifth of imports. German carmakers warn fallout from Ukraine invasion on production to get worse 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Ukraine and Russia are both substantial sources for palladium and platinum, used in catalytic converters, as well as aluminum, steel and chrome. Ukrainian Invasion Adds to Chaos for Global Supply Chains 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z The agencies will share case information and resources to address a growing and “costly” problem for owners who spend thousands of dollars replacing a stolen catalytic converter, according to the post. Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force to tackle catalytic converter thefts 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z For example, Russia's Nornickel is the world's largest supplier of palladium, used by automakers for catalytic converters and to clean car exhaust fumes. Factbox: How the Ukraine conflict could affect the U.S. economy 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Russia is also a major producer of wheat, palladium — used in catalytic converters to clean car exhaust fumes — and nickel. Will Russia's attack on Ukraine push gas and food prices even higher? 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Nickel, for example, is used in lithium-iron batteries, and palladium in catalytic converters. Ukraine conflict: What does it mean for me? 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Russia produces important commodities, like palladium, which is needed in the catalytic converters of gasoline-powered automobiles, and whose prices have contributed to the high inflation in the United States. More Trouble for a Troubled Market 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z The seemingly low-risk and high-reward aspects appear to be driving the surge in thefts of catalytic converters in King County and elsewhere, law enforcement officials have said. Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force to tackle catalytic converter thefts 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z “So if someone is going to steal a bunch of catalytic converters, the first thing they’re going to do is steal a vehicle.” Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z The technology has already been credited with halving catalytic converter thefts, according to the National Police Chiefs' Council. SmartWater: The forensic spray helping keep women safe 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Though its role in the global economy pales alongside that of China, Russia is a key supplier of critical materials, such as titanium for Boeing airplanes and palladium for automotive catalytic converters. Asian markets open sharply lower as global investors brace for fallout from Ukraine turmoil 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z In King County, 11 catalytic converters were reported stolen in 2019 for the entire year, officials have said. Enact tough laws to stop catalytic converter theft 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Since its recent creation, the task force has arrested 11 individuals for stealing catalytic converters, according to the post. Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force to tackle catalytic converter thefts 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Thieves, on average, can earn $200 per catalytic converter — about 1/10th of what it costs to replace a stolen one. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z They have been stripped of their batteries, catalytic converters, tires and usually set on fire. Portland has become the home of tent-city chop shops with a 26-year high in car thefts 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z The price of palladium, used in catalytic converters, is up more than 30 percent since mid-December. Asian markets open sharply lower as global investors brace for fallout from Ukraine turmoil 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z The bill would establish a Washington State Patrol training and grant program for augmenting enforcement and catalytic converter theft investigations, among other provisions. Enact tough laws to stop catalytic converter theft 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z One of these will offer people the opportunity to have their catalytic converters etched and highlighted with bright high-temperature paint. Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force to tackle catalytic converter thefts 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Unless a thief is caught in the act, it’s nearly impossible for police to prove a catalytic converter is stolen because the parts don’t come with any identifying markers. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z He recalled a ride-along done with a police officer where individuals were caught stealing catalytic converters. LA area city council member pushes to ditch liberal DA because he's 'not doing his job' 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z A Long Beach man was shot on Tuesday after confronting people trying to steal a catalytic converter from the car where he was sleeping, police said. Long Beach man shot after confronting catalytic converter thieves 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z The proposal would also establish a pilot project through the Washington State Patrol to somehow put identifying information on people’s catalytic converters so they can be tracked, according to a legislative analysis. Washington state lawmakers considering bills to crack down on theft of catalytic converters 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z For years, law enforcement agencies all over Washington have reported thefts of catalytic converters, which are part of a vehicle’s emissions system that reduces harmful pollution going out the tailpipe. Put catalytic converter thieves out of business 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z But that hasn’t stopped thieves from stealing catalytic converters from the 16 vans and box trucks in the company’s fleet during the day or on weekends. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Several months later, across town, a catalytic converter was ripped from a van owned by First Baptist Church. Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z The victim got out of the car and saw several men trying to steal the catalytic converter, a component of a vehicle’s emissions control system. Long Beach man shot after confronting catalytic converter thieves 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z That might not be too easy, according to Ernsdorff, who said he has seen transactions for a single catalytic converter go for up to $500. Washington state lawmakers considering bills to crack down on theft of catalytic converters 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z “My bill is not going to end the theft of catalytic converters. It will slow it down. We’re plugging the leaks.” Put catalytic converter thieves out of business 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Bucy estimates he’s had at least 30 catalytic converters stolen in the past three years and said many of his neighbors have been hit too. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z For victims, the costs of replacing a stolen catalytic converter can easily top $1,000 and make their vehicle undrivable for days or weeks as the part is ordered and installed. Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z A man in North Carolina was killed after deputies say the car he was trying to steal a catalytic converter from crushed him. North Carolina man trying to steal catalytic converter killed in horrific accident 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Amid a spike in thefts of catalytic converters — the emissions-control devices that contain precious metals which can be sold for scrap — Washington lawmakers are grappling with how to make the pickings a little less easy. Washington state lawmakers considering bills to crack down on theft of catalytic converters 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z A catalytic converter is lightweight and often easily accessible under the car. Put catalytic converter thieves out of business 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z He spent $3,000 to replace two catalytic converters taken off one truck in December. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z In Henrico County, where about 540 catalytic converters have been reported stolen this year, police have produced public service announcements to raise awareness. Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z "A catalytic converter and the small amount of scrap value it holds is not worth the risk of losing your life," the Union County Sheriff’s Office wrote on its Facebook page. North Carolina man trying to steal catalytic converter killed in horrific accident 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z In King County, for example, 11 catalytic converters were reported stolen in 2019 for the entire year, officials have said. Washington state lawmakers considering bills to crack down on theft of catalytic converters 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Wilson’s bill prohibits scrap dealers from purchasing catalytic converters except from commercial enterprises and vehicle owners. Put catalytic converter thieves out of business 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z With supply-chain issues, there are also soft costs to consider, since a single truck can be down for two or three weeks if a catalytic converter can’t be sourced right away. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z “People cut through our fence constantly to try to steal the catalytic converters,” he said. Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z My choices: replace the badly made catalytic converter for $1,000 or more with maybe a year before it breaks again, or replace the entire furnace for $7,000 — the third furnace in 20 years! Rant and Rave: Reader shouts out local high school 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z It prohibits such businesses from doing transactions for catalytic converters, unless they are with a commercial enterprise or the owner of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter came, according to a legislative analysis. Washington state lawmakers considering bills to crack down on theft of catalytic converters 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Scrap dealers who knowingly purchase or receive stolen catalytic converters would face misdemeanor charges. Put catalytic converter thieves out of business 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z Officers found a catalytic converter, cut from the undercarriage of an SUV in Burien, on the pickup’s front passenger seat. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Similar crimes followed, targeting a total of 15 church vans and 13 other vehicles in town, part of a nationwide surge in thefts of catalytic converters. Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z The firm makes most of its money from producing catalytic converters to clean exhaust emissions from petrol and diesel cars. Turkish lira weakens towards record low; markets eye US GDP, Fed minutes – business live 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z Johnson Matthey is a major producer of catalytic converters that clean exhaust emissions from petrol and diesel cars. Johnson Matthey abandons electric car battery plans 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Wilson said the legislation has attracted bipartisan support: “There is no such thing as a blue or red catalytic converter.” Put catalytic converter thieves out of business 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z She photographed the notebook’s pages — which included payouts the author received for stolen catalytic converters and lists of vehicles and parking lots to target — before turning it in to police. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z They’ve also offered to stencil a mark on catalytic converters to allow scrap yard dealers and recyclers to more easily identity a stolen converter. Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z As a victim of catalytic converter theft from my 2008 Prius, I was pleased to see The Post bring attention to the issue. Opinion | A catalyst for preventing theft 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z “Somebody had been out in front of my house at nighttime, propped my car up and absconded with my catalytic converter.” Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The brown powder is obtained from crushing the ceramic honeycomb core of automotive catalytic converters, the device that cuts the emission of toxic gases in vehicle exhaust pipes. Car-exhaust drug craze alarms Congo's capital 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z In some cases, he said, catalytic converters are being cut from stolen vehicles before they’re abandoned. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z A man was crushed to death by a car while trying to steal a catalytic converter, an inquest has heard. Blaenavon man crushed to death under car while stealing part 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z If I had known about the prevalence of the thefts before it happened, I would have been able to purchase a $200 catalytic converter shield to stop the thieves. Opinion | A catalyst for preventing theft 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z In Ohio, lawmakers introduced a bill to ban the sale of catalytic converters without proof of ownership. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Mechanics blame rising demand for the drug on a rash of thefts of catalytic converters, which are coated with metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium. Car-exhaust drug craze alarms Congo's capital 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z In 2019, the Sheriff’s Office received 11 reports of catalytic converter thefts. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z While Mr Godfrey told his friend "not to do anything stupid", Mr Stephens planned to steal a catalytic converter from a BMW in Cymmer because he knew he could sell it, he told the coroner. Blaenavon man crushed to death under car while stealing part 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z State fire authorities said the fire started when a car sent sparks flying along a highway after its catalytic converter, a device that controls exhaust emissions, malfunctioned. Thousands Evacuate as Wildfires Ravage Utah and Northern California 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z However, it can cost thousands to replace a stolen catalytic converter. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z "We check underneath the car and the catalytic converter is gone already, it's been cut off," Kadogo said. Car-exhaust drug craze alarms Congo's capital 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Vehicle thefts are on the rise again, too, an increase police say is likely linked to the skyrocketing thefts of catalytic converters. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Double rant to the city and state government for not making it illegal to buy stolen catalytic converters. Rant & Rave: Road raves, rants and more — from stolen catalytic converters to rude bikers and debris in the street 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z Strider was initially being taken into custody on suspicion of stealing copper wire and catalytic converters, Jones police told local news station KFOR-TV. Handcuffed Oklahoma man escapes arrest on stolen ATV, leads police on high-speed chase 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Aside from the value of the metals found in catalytic converters, the coronavirus pandemic has affected the number of thefts of these parts. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z A catalytic converter is an emissions control system that reduces pollutants from a vehicle’s exhaust. Five most likely reasons your check engine light just lit up 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Though the nexus between stolen cars and catalytic converters isn’t always clear cut, there’s anecdotal evidence indicating a link, said State Patrol Capt. Neil Weaver. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z A candidate not included in the forum was Lance Randall, an economic development specialist who says he was shot at before dawn Saturday by men trying to steal a catalytic converter from a car. Seattle mayoral candidates debate gun violence, downtown recovery as race intensifies 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z In 10 separate incidents over the past three weeks, Torrance police arrested 20 people suspected of stealing catalytic converters. Crackdown on thieves of catalytic converters nets 20 suspects in Torrance 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z According to the NICB, the primary targets of catalytic converter thefts are bigger vehicles such as large pickups and delivery vehicles. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z CarMD says that a catalytic converter usually won’t fail unless a related root cause — such as a faulty spark plug — is ignored for too long. Five most likely reasons your check engine light just lit up 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Dirty, super-heated air from a car’s engine passes through the honey-comb chambers of a catalytic converter before entering the muffler and exiting through the tail pipe. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z At one point a gangster mistakes a Cadillac convertible for a catalytic converter, a mistake he’ll pay for symbolically when two men shove him into the trunk of a vintage Hudson. Review: All due respect to 'F9,' but 'No Sudden Move' is the car movie of the summer 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z He did say that one of the arrested suspects was carrying in his pocket a citation related to other catalytic converter thefts. Crackdown on thieves of catalytic converters nets 20 suspects in Torrance 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z These vehicles have higher clearance, which makes their catalytic converters easier to access. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Two brothers were stabbed early Tuesday morning in Gorst after confronting a catalytic converter thief, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. Two brothers stabbed after disrupting catalytic converter theft in Kitsap County, authorities say 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z It’s possible to drive a car without a catalytic converter but it isn’t advisable or legal, said Seattle mechanic Christopher Goodwin. Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z The metal is primarily used inside of a catalytic converter, a device that converts harmful emissions such as carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide into less harmful ones before being released into the atmosphere. This metal is more valuable than gold 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Hybrid vehicles such as Toyota Priuses are a favorite for thieves because they emit fewer toxins, leaving a cleaner and more valuable catalytic converter. Crackdown on thieves of catalytic converters nets 20 suspects in Torrance 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z Toyota Priuses are also prone to thefts because they contain two catalytic converters and are hybrid vehicles, law enforcement officials and experts say. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The brothers, 54 and 51, were staying overnight at Beto’s Tire Services when they heard a loud noise and encountered a man trying to remove a catalytic converter from a car with a saw. Two brothers stabbed after disrupting catalytic converter theft in Kitsap County, authorities say 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Replete with spelling errors, profanity and capitalized words, subsequent pages include payouts the author received for catalytic converters and lists parking lots and vehicles to target: Low risk, high reward: Catalytic converter thieves are cashing in and causing financial pain for car owners 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z The government requires catalytic converters on cars, for instance, because each individual’s decision to install one would be costly and yield no measurable impact on air quality. Why the Markets Need a Strong Government Hand 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z California was the hardest hit state for catalytic converter thefts in 2020, according to the report. Crackdown on thieves of catalytic converters nets 20 suspects in Torrance 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z On Friday, RS Automotive on Carroll Avenue began providing free etching and painting of catalytic converters for the launch of Takoma Park police’s “Etch & Catch” program. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z A large number of catalytic converters and vehicles were seized by police, who also discovered cash, drugs and tools, including a smelting machine. Catalytic converter thefts: Surge in cases reported to Met Police 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z In the last six months of 2020, Lexington County deputies reported about 150 catalytic converter thefts, about triple the number from the same six months the year before. SC House passed bill to combat catalytic converter theft 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Yet when everyone installs a catalytic converter, the benefit of the improvement in air quality far outweighs the corresponding cost. Why the Markets Need a Strong Government Hand 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z Another common tactic is to imprint the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter itself. Crackdown on thieves of catalytic converters nets 20 suspects in Torrance 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z “It’s a crime of opportunity. It takes three to four minutes to take someone’s catalytic converter,” Plevy said. Catalytic converter thefts have surged during the pandemic. Police are fighting back. 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z While the man’s death is unusual, catalytic converter thefts are becoming increasingly common in Southern California. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z McNally was among a growing number of victims of stolen catalytic converters. Catalytic converter thefts reach cataclysmic heights during the pandemic 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z The metallic element is housed in a vehicle’s catalytic converter, a bulbous piece of aluminum containing a honeycomb structure that filters fumes. A precious metal that costs 15 times the price of gold is driving a surge in thefts of catalytic converters 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Several local law enforcement agencies hold etching events to help car owners ID their catalytic converters; Ponegalek said Torrance is hosting one in August. Crackdown on thieves of catalytic converters nets 20 suspects in Torrance 2021-06-30T04:00:00Z The average automobile contains dozens of the integrated circuits, controlling air bags, power windows, catalytic converters and dashboard displays. Biden can’t fix the chip shortage any time soon. Here’s why. 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z Since the news of the arrests, Echevarria said people have been calling the police to ask about stolen catalytic converters from their Fords, Buicks and Dodges. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Toyota Priuses are a favorite target because the vehicles emit fewer toxins, leaving a cleaner and more valuable catalytic converter. Catalytic converter thefts reach cataclysmic heights during the pandemic 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z The global automotive industry now spends tens of billions of dollars a year on the metals for catalytic converters alone. A precious metal that costs 15 times the price of gold is driving a surge in thefts of catalytic converters 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z The bill in the Legislature would restrict the sale and purchase of catalytic converters. As catalytic converter theft grows, lawmakers take notice 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z “In Colorado, in order to register a vehicle, you have good catalytic converters that allow you to pass emissions.” Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Based on the tools with him and his position under the car, first responders concluded he had been trying to detach the catalytic converter from the Toyota Prius, Carringer said. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z He’ll weld the new catalytic converter to the car or add extra bolts. Catalytic converter thefts reach cataclysmic heights during the pandemic 2021-03-13T05:00:00Z He said criminals who steal rhodium-containing catalytic converters usually sell them to a network of scrap merchants. A precious metal that costs 15 times the price of gold is driving a surge in thefts of catalytic converters 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z Thieves are apparently trying to extract the palladium, rhodium and platinum from the catalytic converters, which help filter and clean up auto emissions. Metal prices drive catalytic converter thefts in Georgia 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z It only takes thieves about five to 10 minutes to steal a catalytic converter if they have the right tools and enough space to get underneath the vehicle. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z AAA spokesman Doug Shupe recommended engraving catalytic converters with the vehicle’s identification number and storing vehicles in locked garages or well-lighted areas outside. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Marty said it’s hard to prosecute catalytic converter theft, but stealing them is so easy that thieves can strike parking lots and cars parked on the street in broad daylight. Bill seeks to crack down on catalytic converter thefts 2021-02-11T05:00:00Z It was the second catalytic converter theft that day Mr. Nguyen had gotten a call about — a first in his 25 years in business. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Police said a camera captured two people on bicycles taking a catalytic converter from a vehicle on Nov. 23. Manchester police investigate theft of catalytic converters 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z The Denver resident realized almost immediately that her catalytic converter had been stolen. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z “It appears he was attempting to steal a catalytic converter off the vehicle when the jack he used failed, and the jack failure caused the car to fall on top of him,” Carringer said. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z The state attorney general’s office said Stuart also conspired to steal catalytic converters from county-owned vehicles. AG: S. Carolina county supervisor trafficked meth on the job 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z In Lexington, S.C., sheriffs deputies responded to 144 catalytic converter thefts between July and December, nearly triple the number of cases over the year-earlier period. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z General Motors, which uses gold in car parts such as catalytic converters, said it was committed to responsible sourcing of goods used in its manufacturing and had not done business with Kaloti directly. Is the gold in your phone funding drug gangs? 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z In 2019, residents reported 15 thefts of catalytic converters, according to data from the Denver Police Department. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Toyota Priuses are a favorite target because the hybrid vehicles emit fewer toxins, leaving a cleaner and more valuable catalytic converter. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z The single biggest step toward improving air quality, she said, was requiring catalytic converters on all new cars. Essay: From fires to pollution, smog has been California's dark companion for centuries 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z In St. Louis, catalytic converter thefts jumped more than eightfold, from 50 in 2019 to 420 last year, with the trend gaining speed near the end of the year into early 2021. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Baxter acknowledges that there’s some irony to their organizing – Sibanye-Stillwater mines platinum and palladium, minerals used for catalytic converters to manage car smog. Can a mining corporation ever truly be a good neighbor? 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z Greenwell said he did not have figures on how many catalytic converters have been stolen metro-wide, and noted it’s hard to pinpoint the true number of such thefts because people don’t always report them. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z San Bernardino officials happened upon a trove of 150 stolen catalytic converters last week after a patrol officer attempted a traffic stop, officials said. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Thefts of catalytic converters from cars in England and Wales rose sixfold in 2019. Catalytic converter thefts rise sixfold 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Many buyers accept old catalytic converters by mail, with free shipping. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z From the exhaust side, Arch needed three catalytic converters for each bike, a part not typically made in small volumes, let alone engineered into the custom shapes Arch required. At Keanu Reeves' bespoke motorcycle company, even the catalytic converters are custom-made 2020-08-10T04:00:00Z While the price for selling a catalytic converter is no more than $300 depending on size, the repair costs are significantly higher. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z When doing a safety sweep of the home, the officer found about 150 catalytic converters in the family room, said San Bernardino Police Sgt. Car crushes man suspected of trying to steal its catalytic converter 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z Many of those, says the industry, are now those dealers that advertise on the internet and buy catalytic converters with no questions asked. Catalytic converter thefts rise sixfold 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z He bought an aftermarket metal guard for his catalytic converter, then made his own modifications, with security screws and hardened steel bell pins that would be hard to saw through. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z That process forced the company to shutter, pause or sell off certain business units, including the catalytic converter project. At Keanu Reeves' bespoke motorcycle company, even the catalytic converters are custom-made 2020-08-10T04:00:00Z And just in January of this year, another 108 catalytic converters were reported stolen - nearly half of last year’s total. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Police said the man may have been trying to steal its catalytic converter, which reduces the amount of pollutants and toxic gases that vehicles produce. Maricopa man steals catalytic converter to cover casino debt 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z There is a legitimate market for second-hand catalytic converters, which turn the noxious gases in a car's exhaust system into less harmful substances. Catalytic converter thefts rise sixfold 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z The presence of those metals has always made catalytic converters a target, and incidents of theft — which can set owners back $2,000 in repairs — go back years. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z According to the EPA, cars with catalytic converters were 95 percent environmentally cleaner than cars of the 1970s. John Mooney, a father of the catalytic converter, dies at 90 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Hayes said it seems like a “free-for-all” on catalytic converters. Thefts of catalytic converters spike amid pandemic 2021-02-20T05:00:00Z Development of catalytic converters was spurred by federal regulations that mandated the production of gasoline without lead, which greatly impaired the effectiveness of existing anti-pollution devices. John J. Mooney, an inventor of the catalytic converter that cleans auto emissions and saves lives, dies at 90 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z The move will affect 17% of the workforce at the firm, which is a major supplier of material for catalytic converters. HSBC resumes plan to cut 35,000 jobs worldwide 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z At current prices, he said, the industry as a whole was set to spend more than $40 billion this year just on metals for catalytic converters. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z Today, the three-way catalytic converter has been installed on more than 80 percent of all new cars around the world. John Mooney, a father of the catalytic converter, dies at 90 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Until very recently, palladium and platinum were the darlings of the mining industries in South Africa and Zimbabwe, because of their use in catalytic converters in vehicles. 'No time for half measures in helping Africa's economy' 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z Among them was the three-way catalytic converter, which has been described by the Society of Automotive Engineers as among the 10 most important innovations in the history of the automobile. John J. Mooney, an inventor of the catalytic converter that cleans auto emissions and saves lives, dies at 90 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z A man was crushed to death when a car fell on him while he was stealing its catalytic converter, an inquest heard. Catalytic converter thief was found dead under car 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z The reason for the ruckus: A thief in the night had made off with the car’s catalytic converter, a critical emissions-control device that contains precious metals more valuable than gold. Thieves Nationwide Are Slithering Under Cars, Swiping Catalytic Converters 2021-02-09T05:00:00Z He was intent on educating Japanese and European auto manufacturers about the need to install catalytic converters in their vehicles, an effort that went on for more than a decade. John Mooney, a father of the catalytic converter, dies at 90 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z Its key commercial use is as a critical component in catalytic converters - a part of a car's exhaust system that controls emissions - found mainly in petrol and hybrid vehicles. More precious than gold: Why palladium is soaring 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z The Palmer Criminal Suppression Unit of the troopers in January started a formal investigation into thefts of catalytic converters, the control devices on vehicles that reduce pollutants. Wasilla man held on suspicion of catalytic converter thefts 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Security camera footage that captured two thieves stealing the catalytic converter from a car parked on a Nottingham, England, street shows just how easy it is to pull off the lucrative crime. Security camera spots crooks stealing a catalytic converter in 60 seconds, highlighting common crime 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z As a result, the emissions-reducing catalytic converter became standard on American cars. William D. Ruckelshaus, who refused to join in Nixon’s ‘Saturday Night Massacre,’ dies at 87 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Commenting on the innovation, Clifford P. Weisel, a professor at Rutgers University’s Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, described the catalytic converter as one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. John Mooney, a father of the catalytic converter, dies at 90 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z “It’s all scrap metal, it’s got clutches in there, shovel handles, hubcaps, saw blades, catalytic converters, wrenches, all kinds of tools,” he said. Just an average guy with a not-so-average yard 2019-11-09T05:00:00Z The market for small cars is under pressure because emissions rules are forcing entry level cars to add complex catalytic converters, making them less affordable. European factories at risk in Peugeot-Fiat merger 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z Beyond that, there are aftermarket products available to secure a catalytic converter, some equipped with alarms. Security camera spots crooks stealing a catalytic converter in 60 seconds, highlighting common crime 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z The diesels use two catalytic converters to reduce nitrous oxide emissions in an effort to address concerns raised by VW’s past issues with engines that run on the fuel. Eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf debuts, but U.S. will have to wait for it 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z The result, according to Chemical Engineering Progress, was a catalytic converter for these tools that destroyed more than 60 percent of hydrocarbon emissions, had more power and fuel efficiency, and was 80 percent quieter. John Mooney, a father of the catalytic converter, dies at 90 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z In a car's exhaust system, catalytic converters filter pollutants and turn them into less harmful substances. Huge rise in catalytic converter thefts 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z The metals are used in electronics, jewelry and to build catalytic converters that help reduce pollution from vehicle exhausts. Montana mines buoy firm beset by deaths, strike in S. Africa 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z They were forced to develop technologies such as crumple zones to absorb impacts, and catalytic converters to meet tough laws imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency in the 1970s. Detours, roadblocks, jams: the rough road to US car regulation 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z At the same time, the Justice department sued the auto industry, claiming that they conspired to delay the use of catalytic converters. The Decades-Long War on Smog 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z The German group’s tender offer is the first major hostile bid by a German company for a U.S. target since BASF’s 2006 approach for catalytic converter maker Engelhard, which ended up an agreed deal. Versum opens books, begins to warm to rival suitor Merck KGaA 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z In a video seen by the BBC, a criminal gang stole a catalytic converter in under three minutes in broad daylight. Huge rise in catalytic converter thefts 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z The move is also the first major hostile takeover attempt by a German company for a U.S. target since BASF’s 2006 approach for catalytic converter maker Engelhard, which ended up being an agreed deal. Merck KGaA goes hostile in $5.9 billion Versum takeover battle 2019-03-26T04:00:00Z NOx pollution drops once catalytic converters warm up, but the VW’s levels were more than 30 times the legal limit, Besch’s data showed. Engineers develop cheap, simple tests for car emissions 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Faced with litigation, the auto industry slowly added catalytic converters to vehicles. The Decades-Long War on Smog 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z Fiat Chrysler will replace the catalytic converter and update the emissions-calibration software on the affected vehicles; the changes will not affect fuel economy or performance, said Mark Chernoby, the company’s chief technical compliance officer. Fiat Chrysler begins U.S. vehicle recall over emissions 2019-03-13T04:00:00Z A catalytic converter is located in a box on the exhaust pipe under a car. Huge rise in catalytic converter thefts 2019-09-20T04:00:00Z Kia said one new recall Thursday was prompted by high exhaust gas temperatures that may damage the catalytic converter and potentially other parts. Kia, Hyundai expand U.S. engine fire recalls by 534,000 vehicles 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Federal air pollution standards that led to the widespread adoption of the catalytic converter and reduced some automotive emissions by 99 percent worked through force, not bottom-up consensus. Opinion | The Joy of Standards 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z By 1975 the EPA mandated the use of catalytic converters on every new vehicle. The Decades-Long War on Smog 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z Anecdotally, thefts of catalytic converters tend to rise when platinum and palladium prices are high. Reality Check: Thefts of catalytic converters 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z It is built largely from 450X parts, and it shares that bike’s engine, frame, chassis, suspension, fuel-injection system and other elements, though it is fitted with a fan and a catalytic converter. Honda's new CRF450L motorcycle straddles the road and dirt, but may struggle to find riders 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Dealers will upgrade software to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. Kia, Hyundai expand U.S. engine fire recalls by 534,000 vehicles 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z They take everything from car batteries and catalytic converters to bicycles, scrap metal and power tools — anything to make quick cash to buy heroin or other drugs, Grossman said. In Seattle’s Sodo district, frustration mounts amid RVs, drugs and skyrocketing crime 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Palladium’s price spiked in the early 2000s in reaction to disruptions in supply from Russia and increased interest in catalytic converters. This Metal Is Worth More Than Gold, and It Scrubs Your Car’s Exhaust 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The software would stop catalytic converters, particulate filters and other emissions controls from working. Company penalized for disabling vehicles’ emissions controls 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z The software would stop catalytic converters, particulate filters and other emissions controls from working. Company penalized for disabling vehicles’ emissions controls 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z He found that vehicles—which produce ammonia as a byproduct of their emissions-cleaning catalytic converters—were emitting about twice as much ammonia as assumed. Ammonia, a poorly understood smog ingredient, could be key to limiting deadly pollution 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z One of the sources said that, in addition to aluminum, carmakers were worried about a possible disruption to supplies of palladium, used in catalytic converters. How Rusal escaped the noose of U.S. sanctions 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z A shift away from diesel vehicles, whose catalytic converters rely more heavily on platinum, has intensified the demand for palladium, especially in Europe. This Metal Is Worth More Than Gold, and It Scrubs Your Car’s Exhaust 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z The Fool responds: Molycorp was once flying high, but then China increased the world’s supply of the rare elements used for products such as batteries, camera lenses, catalytic converters, hard drives and MRI machines. The Motley Fool: Teens can reap rewards by investing in stocks 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z Platinum is primarily used in catalytic converters, with the heaviest loadings seen in diesel-engine cars. Platinum's fuel-cell car bonanza proves elusive 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z Additionally, they are essential to petroleum refining, automotive catalytic converters, wind turbines and electric vehicles. White House Prepares to Formalize Tariffs but Floats Exemptions 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z Investigators believe heat from the exhaust system or the catalytic converter sparked the blaze. Man dies after car gets stuck, burns in SW Wyoming 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z Its primary purpose is far less glamorous: More than 80 percent of the world’s palladium is used in the catalytic converters that help vehicles manage their pollutant output. This Metal Is Worth More Than Gold, and It Scrubs Your Car’s Exhaust 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z And it’s worth noting that at the moment all commodities are doing well, including palladium, whose demand depends on the old-economy catalytic converter. Is Lithium the Next Canary in the Markets Mine? 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Platinum is primarily used in catalytic converters, with the heaviest loadings seen in diesel-engine cars. Platinum's fuel-cell car bonanza proves elusive 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z This rationale is similar to the one for requiring catalytic converters on cars: We need them to prevent pollution that would otherwise cause undue harm to others. Why Even Tougher Regulations on Smoking Are Justified 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Commodities are getting more expensive as a world economic boom consumes everything from copper to oil to palladium, the latter used in products as varied as catalytic converters and flutes. What does a North Korean ballistic missile have to do with the price of gold? 2018-01-03T05:00:00Z The metal is usually stripped from old catalytic converters and electronics, smelted and refined for reuse. This Metal Is Worth More Than Gold, and It Scrubs Your Car’s Exhaust 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Actually, Limp Home Mode is there to protect the catalytic converter — especially when it’s under warranty. Saturn gets stuck in ‘limp home mode’ 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z Platinum and palladium are used in the manufacture of catalytic converters, which reduce the toxicity of vehicle exhaust gases. 'More valuable than gold': Yellowstone businesses prepare to fight mining 2017-07-16T04:00:00Z More efficient quantum-chemistry calculations would revolutionize the development of pharmaceuticals, catalytic converters, solar cells and fertilizers. Commercialize early quantum technologies 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z Stillwater is the only U.S. producer of platinum and palladium, precious metals used in catalytic converters to reduce pollution from cars and trucks, and as jewelry. South African company to buy owner of Montana’s largest mining complex 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z And the push toward cleaner vehicles could result in more electric cars, which do not require catalytic converters. This Metal Is Worth More Than Gold, and It Scrubs Your Car’s Exhaust 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Stillwater is the only U.S. producer of platinum and palladium, precious metals used in catalytic converters to reduce pollution from cars and tracks, and as jewelry. South Africa company to buy Stillwater Mining Co. for $2.2B 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z This rare and precious metal is the magic ingredient in the catalytic converter that helps to burn up all the nasty gases in your car exhaust. The explosive chemistry that cleans up your car exhaust - BBC News 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z A classic example is the mix of powdered platinum and other metals found in the catalytic converters that clean vehicle exhaust gases. The new breed of cutting-edge catalysts 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z Such companies might eventually extract scarce, valuable platinum-group metals and bring them back to Earth to produce electronic devices and catalytic converters. Osiris-Rex spacecraft blazes trail for asteroid miners 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z Others, especially earlier models, will be tougher, involving upgrading catalytic converters and various sensors, among other steps. Volkswagen Reaches Pact With U.S. Franchise Dealers Hurt by Emissions Scandal 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z “I think it’s the catalytic converter,” he said as a churning sound erupted from beneath the hood. After 53 years behind the wheel, a D.C. cabdriver plans his last ride 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z The scientists heated up a platinum catalyst to nearly 1,472 degrees Fahrenheit, a common laboratory stress test for catalytic converters. Research Could Lead to Better Carbon-Emissions Scrubbers 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z They expanded the software’s capabilities, enabling it to detect when a stationary emissions test was taking place and alert the engine-control system to adjust catalytic converters and exhaust systems to reduce pollutants. The Volkswagen Settlement: How Bad Management Leads to Big Punishment 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z Any fix would be expensive and would probably require a bigger catalytic converter or injection of the chemical urea into the exhaust to help neutralize the pollution. Volkswagen to pay $10.2bn in emissions scandal settlement 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Any fix would be expensive and likely would require a bigger catalytic converter or injection of the chemical urea into the exhaust to help neutralize the pollution. AP Sources: VW to pay near $10.2B to settle emissions claims 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Irv asked, as if the siren might have been indicating a cracked catalytic converter. “Maybe It Was the Distance” 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z Platinum—a precious metal commonly used in diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles to lower harmful emissions—is one of the most effective, but most expensive, components in catalytic converters. Research Could Lead to Better Carbon-Emissions Scrubbers 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z A canister resembling a catalytic converter is squeezed under the vehicle's floorpan to trap the NOx. The dieselgate dilemma 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z The vehicles would be refitted with a new catalytic converter to meet US emission standards. Volkswagen boss apologises to America for cheating diesel emissions tests 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Asked whether he expects the new catalytic converter to bring 430,000 rigged U.S. cars into line with emissions standards, the CEO replied: "Yes, we believe that this is possible." VW CEO says new catalytic converter could fix 430,000 U.S. cars 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Volkswagen's new fix, centering on the catalytic converter, may indicate that the carmaker expects the regulatory bodies to reject its initial plans. Volkswagen reportedly proposes catalytic converter fix ahead of crucial meeting with EPA 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Such units made it look as if a car’s catalytic converter was working properly, even if it was disconnected. For Auto Enthusiasts, the Right to Tinker With Cars’ Software 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z Among the EPA’s achievements under his leadership was a nationwide ban on the pesticide DDT and an agreement with the automobile industry to require catalytic converters, which significantly reduced automobile pollution. 2 from Washington state to receive Medal of Freedom 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z The ammonia and exhaust mixture flow into a catalytic converter, where nitrogen oxide emissions are converted into harmless nitrogen and oxygen. Automakers struggle to bring affordable diesel cars to U.S. market 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z AdBlue is a fluid based on urea that is injected into the exhaust pipeline where it vaporizes and neutralizes the nitrogen oxide in the catalytic converter. VW to Switch to a Costlier Diesel Technology 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z Known as a "lean NOx trap," the system collects nitrogen oxide in a device resembling a catalytic converter. Beyond fixing cars, what will Volkswagen do for its customers? 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z A software update would be sufficient for most cars, but other vehicles would require new fuel injection equipment and catalytic converters, Mr. Müller repeated. Volkswagen to Launch Massive Vehicle Recall in January 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z The automaker was forced to switch to catalytic converters like everyone else. As VW Pushed to Be No. 1, Ambitions Fueled a Scandal 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z It collects nitrogen oxide in a device resembling a catalytic converter. Automakers struggle to bring affordable diesel cars to U.S. market 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z The state was first to regulate tailpipe emissions and catalytic converters, and she said the low-carbon fuel standard would likely be another example. California Board Backs New Limits on Carbon From Gas and Diesel 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z Thanks to its advanced catalytic converter, the new car type did perform considerably better, but on the road it still exceeded the existing emissions standard by about 260%. The science behind the Volkswagen emissions scandal 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z The engine computer decides when urea is needed, and an injector squirts it into hot exhaust gases that then pass into a special catalytic converter, transforming harmful NOx emissions into nitrogen and water. How Urine Could Have Kept Volkswagen’s Nose Clean 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z In the 1970s, Mr. DeLorenzo said, when automakers all switched to catalytic converters to meet American emissions standards, Honda developed an engine technology it claimed would run clean without the converters. As VW Pushed to Be No. 1, Ambitions Fueled a Scandal 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, strong growth in recycling of catalytic converters from cars is adding low-cost supply. A Platinum Play That Will Take Time to Pay 2015-09-09T04:00:00Z It also plans to court more Japanese customers, specifically for its lanthanum and cerium products, used in petroleum refining and catalytic converters respectively. Lynas CEO Digs In as Rare-Earth Prices Slump 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z He said immigration should be “a catalytic converter for sustained economic growth.” Jeb Bush’s foot-in-mouth problem 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z It is known for spotting the "next big thing" in the technology sector, previously recognising technologies such as the catalytic converter and the CT scanner. 'Massive leap' wins engineering award - BBC News 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z The targets are catalytic converters, cylindrical devices that cleanse auto exhaust of pollutants. Maryland suspect charged in thefts of catalytic converters 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z Platinum's sister metals are produced mainly for industrial uses: rhodium as a component in automobile catalytic converters and ruthenium for electronics. Jewelers back to black with rhodium, ruthenium 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z From the catalytic converter to our tailpipe emission reductions, our regulations have become the nation’s policies. Schwarzenegger: 3 Things Weightlifting Can Teach Us About How To Save the Earth 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z Some use a fan and a catalytic converter to suck out the gasses in the bowl, apparently removing any odors. Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat Is the Luxury You Won’t Want to Live Without 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z Look past the fact that he proved his father’s and brother’s equal in creatively mangling the English language — saying, for example, that immigration should be a “catalytic converter” for economic growth. The Bush legacy lives on 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z A top priority, he explained, is “reforming a broken immigration system and turning it into an economic — a catalytic converter for sustained economic growth.” Jeb adds to the quotable-Bush canon 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z Police said they discovered eight catalytic converters in the car he abandoned. Suspect nabbed eating in restaurant after police chase in Stickney 2015-01-02T05:00:00Z Platinum and palladium are used in catalytic converters to curb vehicle emissions, and are also used in dentistry and jewelry. Goldman, BASF, HSBC accused of metals price fixing: U.S. lawsuit 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z Asbestos, acid rain, air bags and catalytic converters in cars, lead in paint and gasoline, benzene, vinyl chloride - industry fought regulations on them all, using the highest plausible estimates of compliance cost. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z This is the challenge faced by Implats, which does not have a vast pool of capital at the moment, given the depressed price for the precious metal used for emissions-capping catalytic converters in automobiles. Labor strife, safety concerns push South Africa platinum mechanization 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Corning manufactures substrates and filters for catalytic converters that help in controlling emissions from light and heavy-duty vehicles. The Automobile Industry Offers Growth Opportunity For Corning 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z A Charlotte, North Carolina, poster said he would trade food stamps for beer, and a Houston ad proposed exchanging food stamps for a catalytic converter. Golden Hammer: Food stamps sold online for art, housing and cash 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z These are especially supportive for palladium since the two countries have predominantly gasoline-powered vehicles that rely on palladium, rather than platinum, for catalytic converters. Palladium Hits 13-Year High; Analysts Bullish But Also Warn Of Possible Short-Term Pullback 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z "We will supply to any manufacturer that needs us," Roberts said, "whether they are making a catalytic converter for a car that requires platinum or making tinted windows for a building, which requires gold." A-Mark Precious Metals may profit from increased awareness 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z The metals are used for catalytic converters, and this tends to favor palladium currently since it can be used in gasoline-powered vehicles that dominant the world’s two largest car markets of China and the U.S. PGMs Seen Holding Up As South African Strike Ends; Restructuring Expected In Mine Sector 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Platinum is used in jewellery and for emissions-capping catalytic converters in automobiles, and South Africa holds around 80% of the world's known platinum reserves. South African miners agree wage deal 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Also, U.S. auto sales hit their highest level last month since before the 2008 recession, an important factor for PGMs since their main use is catalytic converters. PGMs Surge After South African Talks Collapse; Palladium At Three-Year High 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z The metal is used in jewellery and in catalytic converters in cars. SA platinum strike talks fail again 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z The large and improving car markets of the U.S. and China are mostly gasoline-powered vehicles that tend to rely on less-expensive palladium for catalytic converters. Platinum Seen Regaining Support After Any Strike-Resolution Decline 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z The federal government didn't move to start phasing it out until the 1970s, after determining that lead damaged catalytic converters installed on cars to reduce lung-damaging smog pollution. Aviation last major source of toxic lead in U.S. 2014-05-20T04:00:00Z Matthey refines precious metals and manufactures catalytic converters used to control pollution from motor vehicles. Montana miner inks sales contract with UK company 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z But you can’t do that with platinum and palladium for industrial purposes like catalytic converters.” PGMs Surge After South African Talks Collapse; Palladium At Three-Year High 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z Officers recovered the rifle and three handguns, about $4,000 in cash and several catalytic converters, emissions control devices that convert toxic exhaust fumes to less-toxic gases and are made of precious metals. Four Men Are Arrested in New Jersey Gunfight 2014-04-19T05:33:04Z Automakers are already making and selling vehicles with highly efficient catalytic converters, but their ability to reduce emissions depends on the quality of fuel. New EPA Gasoline Rules Help President's Climate Agenda 2014-03-04T05:00:00Z For example, thieves steal catalytic converters for the platinum. The 10 Weirdest Things Thieves Love to Steal 2014-02-06T16:15:24Z He said the thief managed to saw through and remove all 15 catalytic converters within 45 minutes. Catalytic converter thefts double 2013-11-06T06:02:27Z For the producers, it is an unappealing prospect as they grapple with poor margins against the backdrop of soaring costs and depressed prices for the precious metal, used for making emissions-capping catalytic converters in automobiles. Lonmin pay dispute tees up sector-wide South African platinum strike 2013-10-31T14:38:27Z But South Africa sits on close to 80 percent of the world's known supplies of platinum, used for building emissions-capping catalytic converters in cars. South African union official at Lonmin mine shot dead 2013-10-18T13:12:30Z Improving power of catalysts Reducing sulfur levels specifically allows catalytic converters, which reduce the toxicity of pollutants in exhaust gas, to perform more effectively. New EPA Gasoline Rules Help President's Climate Agenda 2014-03-04T05:00:00Z The job cuts will lower production and may lend support to prices of platinum, used in emissions-capping catalytic converters in automobiles. Amplats to cut 7,000 South African jobs, union 'shocked' 2013-08-19T19:11:10Z Most vehicles will also fail an MoT test without a catalytic converter. Catalytic converter thefts double 2013-11-06T06:02:27Z The background to this is that all cars and trucks now have catalytic converters for pollution control. The Streets Are Paved With Gold (And Platinum) 2013-07-15T15:15:00Z After two decades working abroad, he returned to China in 2004 to start a company that provides catalytic converters to the country’s booming auto industry. China Allows Return of U.S. Executive Before Xi’s Visit 2013-06-05T06:51:35Z South Africa is the world's biggest producer of platinum, used in vehicle catalytic converters, and the fifth biggest producer of gold. South African mining deep in crisis as ANC considers peacekeeping force 2013-06-04T14:01:25Z As well as platinum, used in vehicle catalytic converters, South Africa is a major coal and gold producer, although the days when it produced half of the world's bullion are long gone. South Africa's Zuma seeks calm at mines; rand falls 2013-05-30T13:11:24Z For Amplats, reining in costs and cutting production to such an extent that it lifts the price of platinum – used for emissions-capping catalytic converters in motor vehicles – is crucial to getting back to profit. Anglo American Platinum scales back South African mining job cuts plan 2013-05-10T11:24:30Z Pt, Pd and Rh derived from catalytic converters that reduce poisonous exhaust emissions are enriched in road dust. The Streets Are Paved With Gold (And Platinum) 2013-07-15T15:15:00Z For Amplats, reining in costs and cutting production to such an extent that it lifts the price of platinum - used for emissions-capping catalytic converters in motor vehicles - is crucial to getting back to profit. Militant South Africa union vows fight as Amplats job plan looms 2013-05-10T08:31:34Z While gasoline sulfur itself does not pose a public health threat, it hampers the effectiveness of catalytic converters, which in turn leads to greater tailpipe emissions. EPA proposes requiring cleaner fuel, cars in the U.S. 2013-03-29T17:12:00Z Automakers have lobbied in favor of the rule, which would lower the sulfur content of gas from 30 to 10 parts per million, because sulfur undermines the effectiveness of catalytic converters and increases tailpipe emissions. Obama administration moves ahead with sweeping rules requiring cleaner gasoline 2013-03-28T20:12:16Z Platinum is the active ingredient in most catalytic converters, which help to oxidize carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and other engine emissions in order to reduce pollution. Catalysis: The accelerator 2013-03-13T18:21:14.267Z They lost control of their Enterprise rental car when a hose rubbed against the catalytic converter and leaked steering fluid, their mother, Cally Houck, said on the call. Rental firms agree not to rent recalled cars 2012-09-27T20:20:40Z South Africa produces about 80% of the world's platinum, which is used primarily in automobile catalytic converters. Labor Strife Roils Platinum 2012-09-23T23:26:53Z Platinum is used for catalytic converters in cars, and demand for cars has fallen in Europe because of its economic slowdown. Commodities Unbound! 2012-09-22T04:06:41Z Platinum is used in catalytic converters in the exhausts of cars, fuel cells for electric and hybrid vehicles and in other technical uses like for specialist computer equipment. Investors face risks of mining after Marikana deaths 2012-08-20T13:49:53Z It is unclear whether Fiat will install any more gold catalytic converters. Catalysis: The accelerator 2013-03-13T18:21:14.267Z We rely on mines such as Marikana to make our lives easier: the metal plays a vital role in the catalytic converters used to purify car exhaust fumes. Whatever the truth about Libor, one fact is clear: Barclays needs new blood 2012-08-18T23:06:27Z At the Lonmin mine producing the precious metal platinum used in vehicle catalytic converters and jewelry, stray dogs pick over litter-strewn, wind-swept fields of dust near the clustered corrugated tin homes that are mining settlements. Mine violence hits at South Africa political power nexus 2012-08-18T21:09:02Z South Africa is home to 80 percent of the world's known reserves of platinum, a precious metal used in vehicle catalytic converters. Mine "bloodbath" shocks post-apartheid South Africa 2012-08-18T15:04:47Z South Africa is home to 80 percent of the world's known reserves of platinum, a precious metal used in vehicle catalytic converters and for other engineering purposes. Mine "bloodbath" shocks post-apartheid South Africa 2012-08-17T10:37:50Z Traders said the company - which is involved in catalytic converters for motor vehicles - was also weaker after US engine maker Cummins cut its sales forecasts for the year. Lloyds Banking Group slips as analysts say it could face £1.5bn libor bill 2012-07-11T16:12:17Z Other targets include air bags, navigation systems and catalytic converters. Car Wheel Thieves Use Technology to Revive an Old-School Crime 2012-06-07T14:22:50Z Johnson Matthey is the world's largest producer of catalytic converters and its division accounts for nearly half of the firm's profits. Johnson Matthey offers first special dividend of 100p a share 2012-06-07T11:29:47Z The team now plan to increase catalyst production by linking with experts from Johnson Matthey, the world's largest supplier of catalytic converters for vehicles. Nanotechnology Turns Plants into Common Plastic 2012-02-16T21:15:02.103Z There's been tremendous improvement in the technology for catalytic converters. Nitrogen Pollution Likely to Increase Under Climate Change 2012-02-16T19:45:00.273Z The company, which moved its headquarters to London in 1999, controls Anglo American Platinum Ltd., the biggest producer of the metal used in catalytic converters that make exhaust fumes less toxic. Anglo American Seen Takeover Bait by Glencore-Xstrata: Real M&A 2012-02-03T06:14:39Z Platinum is a precious metal used to produce catalytic converters in automobiles, and is used in other goods ranging from computers to dental work and cancer treatment. Shipwreck discovery may hold $3 billion in platinum, seaman says 2012-02-02T21:47:45Z Earlier rulings by the California board led to the addition of catalytic converters and exhaust-treatment systems as standard equipment on all cars sold in the U.S. California Orders Automakers to Sell More Non-Polluting Cars 2012-01-27T19:56:02Z Palladium got more expensive as we started putting it into catalytic converters. Sad Stupidity at the European Commission 2011-12-30T15:58:50Z Palladium, extracted with platinum and also used in catalytic converters, jumped 13 percent last week, the most among 80 commodity contracts tracked by Bloomberg. Carmakers’ $7 Billion Platinum Bill Shrinking Glut: Commodities 2011-12-06T00:31:50Z The metal that’s used mostly in catalytic converters for vehicles jumped 13 percent last week after U.S. car sales expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years. Stocks Advance as Italy Moves to Reduce Debt; Euro, Oil Climb 2011-12-05T08:39:01Z Palladium, used mostly in catalytic converters, surged 13 percent last week, the most of any of the 80 commodities tracked by Bloomberg. Economy Avoiding ‘Death Spiral’ Boosts Fund Wagers: Commodities 2011-12-04T16:22:02Z It now provides catalytic converters for half of all Chinese-made cars. Returning to China, Engineer Finds Jail and Then Limbo 2011-11-26T21:13:35Z Any restrictions may impact shipments from the world’s biggest producer of platinum, used in catalytic converters, and chrome. ANC Targets Export Tax, Pension Funds in South African Plan 2011-11-23T15:14:03Z Stillwater Mining is the country’s only producer of platinum and palladium, which are used in catalytic converters for cars, jewelry and in various industrial applications. Work suspended at Montana precious metals mine after fatality 1,200 feet beneath surface 2011-11-01T15:20:57Z In past years they provided a place to install parts not available near the factories or to add catalytic converters and other equipment needed on imported vehicles to meet local regulations. Manufacturing: Far From the Factory, Adding Final Touches 2011-09-23T19:38:55Z Platinum is down 4.6 percent for the year because 58 percent of supply is used in industry for catalytic converters, glass and chemicals. Gold Premium Over Platinum Seen Rising to Record: Commodities 2011-09-23T07:47:03Z Mr. Hu, whose long résumé includes stints as a researcher in Japan and more than a decade working for an American designer of catalytic converters, the Engelhard Corporation, would seem to be the ideal returnee. Returning to China, Engineer Finds Jail and Then Limbo 2011-11-26T21:13:35Z Both platinum and palladium are in great demand from the auto industry, where they are used in the production of catalytic converters. UPDATE 2-Platinum miner Stillwater's Q2 profit misses 2011-08-03T14:42:36Z Johnson Matthey, the world's largest supplier of catalytic converters, was also on the move after revealing a 19% rise in its first quarter profits. Greene King agrees Capital Pubs deal 2011-07-19T09:01:16Z Those precious metals are used in catalytic converters to make exhaust fumes less toxic. Boom Turns Bust for Stillwater Holders on Copper Deal: Real M&A 2011-07-14T15:23:14Z Precious metals such as platinum are used in catalytic converters needed to reduce tailpipe emissions, while rare earth elements such as dysprosium and neodium are needed for electric motors fitted in fuel-efficient hybrid cars. Honda CFO says profit forecast not conservative 2011-06-28T03:28:20Z From that assignment came the catalytic converter, which vehicles now use to reduce exhaust emissions. Robert Stempel, Former Head of General Motors, Dies at 77 2011-05-10T18:23:01Z Even though the materials are crucial to the performance of everyday equipment like automotive catalytic converters and laptop computer display screens, rare earths are typically are used only in trace quantities. Rare Earth Prices Soar as Supplies Stay Tight 2011-05-02T21:12:21Z Investors are concerned that the closures will reduce demand for platinum and palladium, which are key metals used in manufacturing automobile catalytic converters. Platinum, palladium fall as some Japanese auto manufacturers halt operations after earthquake 2011-03-14T19:57:01Z Fewer shipments of the metal used in almost every catalytic converter may mean shortages. Palladium Rising 15% as Russian Shipments Drop: Freight Markets 2011-03-02T00:05:54Z In Arizona, the purchase or sale of individual catalytic converters by most people is now illegal. Copper Prices and Incidences of Copper Theft Rise 2011-02-08T01:51:34Z Platinum and palladium are used in catalytic converters for cars and trucks. Investors Have $102 Billion Bet on Gold, Silver Gains 2011-02-07T07:59:03Z Platinum advanced as much as 0.6 percent to $1,838.25 an ounce, the highest level in 30 months, on demand for catalytic converters to clean auto exhausts. Asian Stocks, Currencies Gain; Platinum Rises to 30-Month High 2011-01-19T02:29:30Z The metal, which is used in catalytic converters, rose to $791 an ounce. Footsie slips into red but finishes year 9% higher 2010-12-31T13:51:32Z Palladium, used in catalytic converters for cars, will jump as much as 18 percent to $900 an ounce from $764 in trading in London Dec. 24. Commodities Beat Financial Assets Making Silver, Zinc Top Picks 2010-12-28T10:40:09Z Thieves broke into a muffler shop in Chillicothe, Ohio, and stole cash — and 130 catalytic converters. Copper Prices and Incidences of Copper Theft Rise 2011-02-08T01:51:34Z They installed such devices as catalytic converters and introduced new models and engines—in some cases adapting right-hand-drive vehicles to offer left-hand drive. Popular Cars Increasingly Bypass U.S. Market 2010-10-27T00:30:00Z A catalytic converter was stolen from a Toyota Tacoma truck. Anne Arundel and Howard County crime report 2010-07-15T04:00:00Z But platinum specialist , which is involved in the supply of catalytic converters, added 38p to £16.10 after Deutsche Bank upgraded from hold to buy and raised its price target from £15 to £19. Banks help FTSE 100 to seventh successive daily rise 2010-06-17T16:27:00Z A catalytic converter was stolen from a moving van. Fairfax crime report 2010-05-27T04:00:00Z In December, the Ohio Department of Insurance warned about a rash of catalytic converter thefts in the state. Copper Prices and Incidences of Copper Theft Rise 2011-02-08T01:51:34Z BASF, whose products range from catalytic converters to insulation foams and coatings for cars, is also looking into further expansion at its main Chinese site in Nanjing, the executive said. BASF eyes larger takeovers in Asia: exec in paper 2010-05-20T08:35:00Z Palladium and platinum are used in the manufacture of catalytic converters, which scrub engine exhaust. Platinum Group Climbs Higher 2010-04-22T01:07:00Z A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in a parking lot. Fairfax County crime watch 2010-04-01T04:00:00Z A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle parked at a school. Fairfax County crime report 2010-03-18T04:00:00Z A catalytic converter was stolen from a pickup truck in a parking lot. Fairfax County crime report 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z A catalytic converter and filters were stolen from a vehicle. Fairfax County crime report 2010-03-11T05:00:00Z |
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