On October 15–16, 2026, four teams of McMaster undergraduate and graduate students participated in the Purolator–McMaster Sustainable Logistics Innovation Hackathon at the Sustainable Futures Hub. Supported by Purolator mentors, participants explored how battery health and operational data can inform electric-vehicle battery retirement and reuse for stationary energy storage.
Teams presented their analyses to mentors and judges, connecting technical findings with operational, financial, and sustainability considerations. Watt Next received the overall winning team award, while additional awards recognized sustainability, practical solutions, usability, and operations management.
Read more on the Purolator Chair’s News and Events page.
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