CANADA DEVELOPS EV TECH, ADVANCED MOBILITY AND THE TALENT NEEDED TO DO IT - AUTOLINE THIS WEEK 2428

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This Autoline This Week episode, produced in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit, highlights Canada's significant contributions to advanced mobility and EV technology. The discussion features insights from Li-Cycle's CEO, Ajay Kochhar, on innovative lithium-ion battery recycling processes that aim to recover a full spectrum of materials, potentially making recycled components cheaper than virgin ones in the medium term. Sarah Houde, CEO of Propulsion Quebec, details the organization's role as a cluster accelerating the development of various electric vehicles, from scooters to trains, and the broader mobility-as-a-service ecosystem. Professor Saeid Habibi from McMaster University outlines the university's extensive automotive research, including battery electrochemistry, mechatronics, and the commercialization arm, Eco Mobility, emphasizing the critical need for talent in the burgeoning EV sector. A key takeaway is the collaborative ecosystem in Canada, focusing on R&D, manufacturing, recycling, and talent development to drive the future of transportation.