Rachid Yazami: Morocco's leading scientist drives electric future at Industry 4.0 Global Conference
The prestigious Moroccan scientist and innovator Rachid Yazami captivated the audience of the third edition of the Global Industry 4.0 Conference, organised by Industrie du Maroc magazine in Casablanca. During the event, Yazami presented an inspiring vision of Morocco's readiness to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) in the coming years.
In an interview with Morocco World News, Yazami highlighted the thriving global EV market and stressed the need for Morocco to prepare for the transformation of the EV industry between 2030 and 2035. Major automotive companies such as Renault and the PSA Group have already expressed interest in EV projects in the North African country. To meet the demands of these large markets, the scientist stressed the importance of developing batteries adapted to the unique environmental conditions of the region, which can experience temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius.
Yazami acknowledged that 50 degrees Celsius is the current safety threshold for batteries and stressed the urgency of solving the safety issues associated with higher temperatures. To this end, he revealed an ongoing project aimed at improving the stability of lithium-ion batteries, making them reliable even in scorching heat. The success of this project could set a new industry benchmark for battery safety and performance, supporting Morocco's electric vehicle ambitions.
In addition to safety, charging time was another key issue for Yazami and his team at the event. He pointed out that there is currently no technology that can charge a battery from zero to 100 per cent in less than an hour. However, Yazami unveiled a revolutionary method developed by his team that reduces charging time to as little as 10 minutes. This breakthrough could significantly improve the convenience of electric vehicles and find applications in other sectors such as portable devices and industrial equipment.
Looking ahead, Yazami expressed his dedication to developing cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technologies over the next decade, with the aim of supplying both the Moroccan and global markets. His interventions at the Industry 4.0 World Conference shed light on the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI) and lithium-ion batteries, exploring the challenges and innovations in this area.
Karim Chakir, CEO of Industrie du Maroc Magazine, expressed his delight at hosting this event, which provided a platform for experts and researchers to discuss the potential of AI and its implications for the country's future. With Rachid Yazami's pioneering research and dedication to the advancement of electric vehicle technologies, Morocco is poised to become a major player in the technology sector of the future.
