Jean Labrie

President @C8 Energy Ltd

At C8 Energy, I lead the development and commercialization of advanced energy systems designed to eliminate traditional lead-acid batteries in Class 8 trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.We’ve engineered a proprietary 628Ah LiFePO₄ battery and SuperCapacitor Engine Start Module, replacing up to 8 AGM or lead-acid batteries while delivering: • 355% more usable power for hotel loads • Reliable starts down to -40°F • 500+ lbs of weight reduction per truck • Seamless CAN-bus integration and Bluetooth telemetryOur CleanTech Kit improves fuel efficiency, reduces idling, eliminates jumpstarts and battery swaps, and enables zero-maintenance energy for fleet operations.I oversee all aspects of the company’s strategy — from product design, supply chain, and technical support to fleet partnerships, OEM/dealer collaborations, and government funding initiatives across North America.