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🔋 Volt-Age Industry-Academia Meetup #3 Recap! 🔋 On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of hosting our third informal meetup session with industry leaders and academics at Concordia University. This session connected professionals and researchers from different fields to explore collaborative opportunities in sustainable energy and engineering. We were thrilled to have Jean-Philippe Hardy from Ambioner engineering firm as a speaker. He shared insights into Ambioner's impactful projects across Canada and presented exciting partnership ideas to bridge academia and industry, including: - In-situ boiler efficiency monitoring and parameterization - Data processing from control systems and energy suppliers - Automated fault detection in buildings - Thermal storage solutions for medium-to-large buildings Joining us from the National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada (NRC), Heike Schreiber shared the NRC's commitment to supporting academics in industry-linked research, reinforcing the importance of collaboration to drive innovation and impact. A special thanks to professors Ursula Eicker, Thomas Walker, Mohamed Ouf, and Dr. Sanam Dabirian for contributing their expertise and perspectives. Your support is instrumental in shaping a collaborative, forward-thinking community. Stay tuned for more meetups and workshops coming soon at Concordia! 💡 #VoltAgeConcordia #Electrification #Decarbonization #GreenEnergy

Join the third The Sustainable Procurement Pledge event on November 14 about sustainable buildings! 🌱 Hear from Annick Champoux on sustainable procurement and Caroline Hachem-Vermette, one of Volt-Age's research leaders, on sustainable building practices. Register here: https://bit.ly/3C3JYkw Read more about Caroline’s work with Volt-Age on advancing sustainable building design: https://lnkd.in/e5p4uHP4 #VoltAgeConcordia #Electrification #Decabonization #SustainableProcurement #SPPCanada #SustainableBuildings

🔋 Volt-Age at the QCAM Student Symposium! 🔋 Last Friday, our IP specialist, Olivier Rynne, was invited as a guest speaker at the Student Symposium (Colloque étudiant) of CQMF QCAM, (Centre québécois sur les matériaux fonctionnels). Olivier shared Volt-Age’s initiatives in decarbonization and electrification and announced our upcoming 250 PhD hires to support these critical projects. A big thank you to CQMF, Victor Felipe Quezada Novoa , and Matteo Duca for this chance to engage with such talented minds and exchange ideas with the next generation of leaders in materials science. Thank you to all who attended, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the brilliant community at CQMF. Explore our open PhD roles and join us in powering a sustainable future: https://lnkd.in/eJiZnxJw #VoltAgeConcordia #CQMF #Decarbonization #Electrification #Innovation #PhDHiring

🔋Paolo Cerruti à ABBA-15 Lors de la récente Conférence internationale sur les batteries au lithium avancées pour les applications automobiles, Paolo Cerruti, PDG de Northvolt Amérique du Nord, a discuté des défis de la production de batteries. Northvolt est déterminé à produire des batteries durables avec 100 % d'énergie renouvelable. Grâce à l'hydroélectricité et à une main-d'œuvre qualifiée, le Québec est bien placé pour créer un écosystème industriel alliant prospérité économique et responsabilité environnementale. Tout comme les technologies innovatrices ont rencontré des résistances, nous avons le pouvoir d’embrasser le changement et d’exploiter l’innovation pour transformer l’industrie des batteries et construire un avenir durable. 👉 Lisez l'intégralité du discours de Paolo Cerruti ici : https://lnkd.in/gCm29BNg Un grand merci à Volt-Age et Karim Zaghib pour l'invitation. /// 🔋 Paolo Cerruti at ABBA-15 At the recent International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications, Paolo Cerruti, CEO of Northvolt North America, discussed the challenges of battery production. Northvolt is committed to producing sustainable batteries using 100% renewable energy. With access to hydroelectric power and a skilled workforce, Quebec is well positioned to create an industrial ecosystem that balances economic prosperity with environmental responsibility. Just as disruptive technologies have faced resistance, we have the power to embrace change and harness innovation to transform the battery industry and build a sustainable future. 👉 Read the full speech by Paolo Cerruti here (in French) :https://lnkd.in/gCm29BNg A big thank you to Volt-Age et Karim Zaghib for the invitation. #ABAA15 #VoltAgeConcordia #Innovation #BatteryTech #FutureOfMobility #Durabilité #Innovation #VéhiculesÉlectriques #Northvolt #Québec

I am thrilled to share my experience as both a participant and volunteer at the "Advanced Lithium Battery for Automotive Applications Conference 2024." This event offered an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry leaders, academics, scientists, and researchers, and to gain firsthand insights into the latest advancements in lithium battery technology. Engaging in these discussions was truly transformative, and the lessons learned will undoubtedly influence my future work. I am deeply grateful to the Volt-Age team, Concordia University, and Professor Karim Zaghib for providing me with this remarkable opportunity. #ABAA2024 #BatteryTechnology #LiBattery

ENTREVUE 🎥 Depuis lundi, le Palais des congrès de Montréal accueille la 15ᵉ édition de la Conférence internationale sur les batteries au lithium avancées pour les applications automobiles (The International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automobile Application (ABAA)). 🔋 Cet événement phare dans son domaine rassemble scientifiques, industriels et décideurs autour d’un objectif commun : façonner l’avenir de la mobilité durable. 🚗🌱 Lors d’une récente entrevue avec notre équipe, Karim Zaghib, professeur en génie chimique et des matériaux à l’Université Concordia, PDG du projet Volt-Age et Ambassadeur du Palais des congrès, souligne l’importance des innovations technologiques pour répondre aux besoins croissants en matière de batteries durables et performantes. Découvrez l'intégralité de son entrevue ici 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-r5a8cR #PalaisMontreal #ABAA15 #SustainableEnergy #BatteryInnovation #ResearchAndDevelopment

🎬 Backstage at ABAA-15: Inside the Action! 🌍 As the 15th Annual International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automobile Applications (ABAA-15) draws to a close today in Montreal, we wanted to share some exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from the conference! 📸✨ From insightful keynotes to intense panel discussions, it’s been an incredible journey exploring innovations in advanced lithium batteries for automobile applications. Volt-Age is proud to have co-organized this global event, bringing together leading minds and innovators to shape the future of mobility and energy storage. A big thank you to all speakers, attendees, volunteers and organizers for making this a memorable experience! Until next time! 👏 #ABAA15 #VoltAgeConcordia #Electrification #BatteryInnovation #FutureOfMobility

🔋 Advances in Battery Technology Discussed at ABAA-15 Day Three🌍 Today at ABAA-15, we began with a series of cutting-edge presentations that explored new directions in sustainable and efficient battery solutions: 🔬 Advancing Battery Materials: Prof. Gerbrand Ceder (UC Berkeley) introduced promising developments in single crystal DRX cathodes, which offer long-lasting performance and earth-abundant resources. 🌱 Latest in Lithium-Manganese-Oxide Research: Michael Thackery (Argonne National Lab) shared recent progress in improving electrochemical properties for future applications. ⚡ Sustainable Chemistries for Next-Gen Batteries: Jagjit Nanda (Stanford) presented innovative approaches for environmentally friendly lithium-ion battery cathodes. 📚 100 Years of Debye-Huckel Theory: Prof. Atsuo Yamada (University of Tokyo) revisited and redefined key principles shaping modern battery science. In the morning , be sure not to miss a highly anticipated session with Sarah Sajedi and Gary Vegh, at 11 am, who will dive into Environmental Management Solutions. Their presentation will explore the differences between global and North American regulations, and the role of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in battery production. 🌱 This afternoon, we look forward to more insights, including: 🔋 Gui-Liang Xu (Argonne National Lab) on breakthroughs in high-energy and long-life Na-ion batteries. 💡 Sixu Deng (Concordia University) exploring high-performance solid-state cathode materials. 📊 Adrian Yao (Stanford/SLAC) examining how sodium-ion batteries could become cost-competitive with lithium-ion. The future of energy is bright! #ABAA15 #BatteryInnovation #SustainableTech #VoltAgeConcordia

🔋 Day 3 at ABAA-15: A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers! 🚀 As we kick off Day 3 of the International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automobile Applications (ABAA-15), we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible volunteers making this event possible. 🙌 A special recognition goes to the masters, PhD, and postdoc students who have been the backbone of this conference, helping manage day-to-day activities with enthusiasm and dedication. Your efforts have turned ABAA-15 into an unforgettable experience for everyone! On behalf of Volt-Age, our CEO Karim Zaghib expresses his gratitude to these outstanding individuals for their relentless support and commitment to advancing the future of lithium batteries. ⚡ Thank you all for your hard work, energy, and passion. Keep shining! 💡💪 #ABAA15 #VoltAgeConcordia #Innovation #BatteryTech #FutureOfMobility #ThankYouVolunteers

🔋 Join Volt-Age’s PhD Opportunities in Electrification! 🌍 Be part of Volt-Age, an initiative driving the future of energy in Canada. With $35,000/year scholarships for 4 years (totaling $140,000) and access to large-scale multidisciplinary projects, your research will help shape tomorrow’s technologies. Ready to power up your career? ⚡ Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eJiZnxJw