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Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. Launches AI-Powered Expansion of Scrap App

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Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV) has announced the launch of an AI-powered operator in its subsidiary, Scrap App, targeting the $32 billion U.S. auto recycling market. The AI system enables autonomous real-time quotes for junk cars, vehicle pickup scheduling, and customer inquiry handling, aimed at reducing operating costs and improving scalability.

Scrap App has already established operations in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Greenville, Elizabeth City, and Cleveland. The company plans to expand into the top 25 U.S. markets by the end of 2025, leveraging its AI-driven, vertically integrated model. The expansion strategy targets a market where a leading competitor reported $130.7 million in FY 2024 revenue.

Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV) ha annunciato il lancio di un operatore basato sull'intelligenza artificiale nella sua filiale, Scrap App, che si rivolge al mercato del riciclaggio di auto negli Stati Uniti del valore di 32 miliardi di dollari. Il sistema AI consente preventivi autonomi in tempo reale per auto da rottamare, pianificazione del ritiro dei veicoli e gestione delle richieste dei clienti, con l'obiettivo di ridurre i costi operativi e migliorare la scalabilità.

Scrap App ha già avviato operazioni a Hampton Roads, Richmond, Greenville, Elizabeth City e Cleveland. L'azienda prevede di espandersi nei primi 25 mercati statunitensi entro la fine del 2025, sfruttando il suo modello verticale integrato guidato dall'IA. La strategia di espansione si rivolge a un mercato in cui un concorrente di riferimento ha riportato 130,7 milioni di dollari di fatturato nell'anno fiscale 2024.

Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de un operador impulsado por inteligencia artificial en su filial, Scrap App, dirigido al mercado de reciclaje de automóviles en EE. UU. valorado en 32 mil millones de dólares. El sistema de IA permite cotizaciones autónomas en tiempo real para coches en desuso, programación de recogidas de vehículos y gestión de consultas de clientes, con el objetivo de reducir los costos operativos y mejorar la escalabilidad.

Scrap App ya ha establecido operaciones en Hampton Roads, Richmond, Greenville, Elizabeth City y Cleveland. La empresa planea expandirse hacia los 25 principales mercados de EE. UU. para finales de 2025, aprovechando su modelo integrado verticalmente impulsado por IA. La estrategia de expansión se dirige a un mercado donde un competidor líder reportó 130,7 millones de dólares en ingresos para el año fiscal 2024.

그린웨이브 기술 솔루션(Greenwave Technology Solutions) (NASDAQ: GWAV)은 자회사인 스크랩 앱(Scrap App)에서 AI 기반 운영자를 출시한다고 발표했습니다. 이 운영자는 320억 달러 규모의 미국 자동차 재활용 시장을 목표로 하고 있습니다. AI 시스템은 고철차에 대한 실시간 독립 인용, 차량 픽업 일정 조정 및 고객 문의 처리 기능을 통해 운영 비용을 줄이고 확장성을 개선하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.

스크랩 앱은 이미 해프턴 로드, 리치먼드, 그린빌, 엘리자베스 시티 및 클리블랜드에서 운영 중입니다. 이 회사는 2025년 말까지 미국의 상위 25개 시장으로 확장할 계획이며, AI 기반의 수직 통합 모델을 활용할 것입니다. 확장 전략은 한 경쟁자가 2024 회계연도 수익으로 1억 3070만 달러를 보고한 시장을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV) a annoncé le lancement d'un opérateur alimenté par intelligence artificielle dans sa filiale, Scrap App, visant le marché du recyclage automobile aux États-Unis, d'une valeur de 32 milliards de dollars. Le système d'IA permet des devis autonomes en temps réel pour les voitures hors d'usage, la planification de la collecte des véhicules et la gestion des demandes des clients, dans le but de réduire les coûts d'exploitation et d'améliorer la scalabilité.

Scrap App a déjà établi des opérations à Hampton Roads, Richmond, Greenville, Elizabeth City et Cleveland. L'entreprise prévoit d'étendre ses activités dans les 25 principaux marchés américains d'ici la fin de 2025, en tirant parti de son modèle intégré verticalement propulsé par l'IA. La stratégie d'expansion cible un marché où un concurrent majeur a rapporté 130,7 millions de dollars de revenus pour l'exercice 2024.

Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV) hat den Start eines KI-gestützten Betreibers in seiner Tochtergesellschaft Scrap App bekannt gegeben, der auf den 32 Milliarden Dollar schweren US-Autorecyclingmarkt abzielt. Das KI-System ermöglicht autonome, Echtzeit-Angebote für Schrottautos, die Planung der Fahrzeugabholung und die Bearbeitung von Kundenanfragen, um die Betriebskosten zu senken und die Skalierbarkeit zu verbessern.

Scrap App hat bereits in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Greenville, Elizabeth City und Cleveland Betriebsstätten eingerichtet. Das Unternehmen plant, bis Ende 2025 in die 25 größten US-Märkte zu expandieren, indem es sein KI-gesteuertes, vertikal integriertes Modell nutzt. Die Expansionsstrategie zielt auf einen Markt ab, in dem ein führender Mitbewerber für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 einen Umsatz von 130,7 Millionen Dollar gemeldet hat.

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  • Introduction of AI automation system reducing operational costs
  • Established presence in 5 key markets
  • Planned expansion into top 25 U.S. markets by end of 2025
  • Operating in a large $32 billion market opportunity
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The integration of AI automation into Scrap App marks a pivotal strategic shift in Greenwave's business model, particularly significant for a company with a 14.4M market cap targeting a 32B market opportunity. The AI operator's automation of core operations - pricing, scheduling and customer service - addresses three critical friction points in the auto recycling industry.

The technology stack's potential impact on unit economics is compelling. By automating quote generation and customer support, Greenwave could significantly reduce customer acquisition costs (CAC) and operational overhead, which are typically major cost centers in the recycling industry. The real-time pricing capability, if properly implemented, could optimize profit margins through dynamic pricing algorithms that account for current scrap metal prices and local market conditions.

However, several critical factors warrant investor attention:

  • The company's expansion plans into 25 markets by 2025 appears ambitious given their current capitalization and the capital-intensive nature of the recycling business
  • Success in smaller markets like Hampton Roads and Elizabeth City may not directly translate to larger, more competitive urban markets
  • The mention of a competitor's 130.7M revenue benchmark suggests significant market share capture would be needed to achieve meaningful scale

The AI implementation's true value proposition lies in its potential to create network effects - as more transactions flow through the platform, the pricing algorithms should become more accurate and competitive. This could create a sustainable competitive advantage in a traditionally low-tech industry, provided the technology delivers as promised.

Scrap App's AI Operator Drives Automation of Quotes, Scheduling, and Customer Support

Company Accelerates Nationwide Expansion in 2025, Building on Success in Key Cities

Aims to Dominate $32 Billion Auto Recycling Industry

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) ("Greenwave" or the "Company"), a leader in metal recycling, today announced the launch of an advanced AI-powered operator in its subsidiary, Scrap App (www.scrapapp.com). This innovation positions Scrap App as a disruptive force in the fragmented $32 billion U.S. auto recycling market(1).

Transforming the Junk Car Industry with AI

Scrap App's AI Operator enables it to autonomously:

  • Provide real-time quotes for junk cars.
  • Schedule vehicle pickups.
  • Handle customer inquiries with precision.

This automation reduces operating costs, enhances scalability, and improves customer experience. Competing in an industry where a leading player reported $130.7 million in FY 2024 revenue(2), Scrap App is poised to capture significant market share.

Aggressive National Expansion

Scrap App has already established a strong presence in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Greenville, Elizabeth City, and Cleveland. Leveraging its AI-driven, vertically integrated model, Greenwave plans to expand Scrap App into the top 25 U.S. markets by the end of 2025.

"Scrap App's AI technology is redefining the junk car industry," said Danny Meeks, CEO of Greenwave Technology Solutions. "This innovation not only enhances operational efficiency but also positions us as a leader capable of scaling rapidly in a high-growth market."

Investor Takeaways

  • $32 Billion Market Opportunity: Greenwave is targeting a fragmented auto recycling industry with a proven, scalable model(1).
  • AI-Driven Cost Reduction: Automation enhances profitability and enables rapid geographic expansion.   
  • Proven Success: Early market penetration validates Scrap App's growth potential and competitive advantage.

Greenwave's focus on innovation and scalability underscores its commitment to unlocking long-term shareholder value. 

  1. https://www.a-r-a.org/industry-statistics.html
  2. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/peddle-llc/357037000

About Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc.
Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: GWAV) operates 13 metal recycling facilities supplying leading steel mills and industrial partners with sustainably sourced metals. Headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, Greenwave plays a critical role in infrastructure projects and U.S. national security, with operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio. For more information, visit www.GWAV.com.

For detailed financials and updates, visit www.GWAV.com.

Forward-looking Statements
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SOURCE Greenwave Technology Solutions

FAQ

What is Scrap App's AI-powered expansion plan for GWAV in 2025?

GWAV plans to expand Scrap App into the top 25 U.S. markets by the end of 2025, leveraging its AI-driven system for automated quotes, scheduling, and customer support.

How large is the market opportunity for GWAV's Scrap App?

Scrap App is targeting the U.S. auto recycling market, valued at $32 billion, where a leading competitor reported $130.7 million in FY 2024 revenue.

Which cities does GWAV's Scrap App currently operate in?

Scrap App currently operates in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Greenville, Elizabeth City, and Cleveland.

What are the main features of GWAV's new AI operator in Scrap App?

The AI operator provides autonomous real-time quotes for junk cars, schedules vehicle pickups, and handles customer inquiries, aimed at reducing operating costs and improving scalability.

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