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Behind the Power: Neeta Khare, Battery and Fuel cell Product Executive
We're thrilled to welcome Neeta Khare, Director of Battery & Fuel Cell, to the latest episode of Techne Connect: Behind the Power.With 25+ years of experience across academia, R&D, and industry, Neeta is a true pi...
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Episode 110
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54:20

Behind the Power: Timothy O'sullivan, Head of Development at Petalite
Today we're joined by Tim O’Sullivan, Head of Development at Petalite, a rising force in EV charging. Tim walks us through his journey from pioneering electric traction systems to leading roles in ADAS, battery innovation and now ch...
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Episode 109
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37:12

Behind the Power: Adam Schulz, Senior Manager of Energy Storage Engineering at Clearway Energy
Today we’re joined by Adam Schulz, Senior Manager of Engineering at Clearway Energy . Adam shares his journey through his Phd in electrochemical energy storage, to his first job at NEC energy to joining clearway.We dive into ...
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Episode 108
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56:02

Behind the Power: Didier Manning, CTO Power Systems at Rheinmetall
Today we’re joined by Didier Manning, CTO at Rheinmetall’s Power Systems division. Didier shares his international journey through automotive engineering, from Bosch and ZF to leading innovation at Rheinmetall. We dive i...
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Episode 107
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47:57

Behind the Power: Jan Richter, CEO and Co Founder at Batemo
Today we’re joined by Jan Richter, co-founder and CEO of Batemo. A pioneering battery modelling company, rooted in academia and driven by purpose.Jan shares his journey from working as a paramedic in Germany, to studying electrical engin...
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Episode 106
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1:01:48

Behind the Power: Ben Gully, Chief Technologist at SPOC Grid Inverter Technologies
Today we’re joined by Ben Gully, Chief Technologist at SPOC a company applying its deep expertise in power systems to enable next-generation battery and microgrid solutions.Ben shares his journey from academic research to hybri...
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Episode 105
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54:35

Behind the Wheel: Vance Strader, Former CTO at LiveWire | Former Chief Engineer at Harley-Davidson
We’re joined by Vance Strader, former CTO at Live Wire and long-time Harley-Davidson engineering leader, to talk all things electric mobility, leadership and innovation.Vance shares his journey from designing fighter jet components to bu...
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Episode 104
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1:25:12

Behind the Power: Filip Hes, Co-founder and CEO of Delta Capacity
Today we’re joined by Fillip Hes, Founder of Delta Capacity – a company building next-generation infrastructure to support a more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable energy system.Fillip shares his journey from systems engineering to...
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Episode 103
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1:10:52

Behind the Power: John Alper, Principal Technologist at VoltStorage
Welcome to the TECHNE Connect Podcast, Behind the Power.Today we’re joined by John Alper, Principal Technologist at VoltStorage – a Munich-based company developing cutting-edge iron salt batteries for grid-scale energy storage.Joh...
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Episode 102
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1:00:10

Behind the Power: Chris Hauxwell, General Manager at EEvolution Battery Systems
This week, we’re joined by Chris Hauxwell, General Manager at Evolution Battery Systems – a growing UK startup designing advanced battery systems for the automotive, industrial and energy sectors.Chris walks us through his jou...
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Episode 101
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1:04:39

Behind the Power: Jeffrey Glasson, Chief Technology Officer at TWAICE
This week we’re joined by Jeffrey Glasson, Chief Technology Officer at TWAICE – a battery analytics company headquartered in Munich.Jeff takes us through his journey from Silicon Valley to Germany, drawing on leadership experiences at Ap...
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Episode 100
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57:01

Behind the Power: Sarath Nair, Chief Engineer - Head of Powertrain Electrification and Software at Changan
This week we are joined by Sarath Nair, Chief Engineer at Changan UK, to explore his inspiring journey ABOUT how he’s helped shape the future of electrified powertrains.Sarath reflects on his career beginnings, moving from embedded softw...
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Episode 99
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53:42

Behind the Power: Lisa Åkerlund, CTO and Technical Strategist at Rivus Batteries
This week we sit down with Lisa Akerlund, Chief Technology Officer at Rivus Batteries. We explore her journey from environmental science to leading cutting-edge innovation in sustainable battery tech.Lisa shares how she transitioned from...
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Episode 98
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55:33

Behind the Power: Nick Grundish, VP of Battery Technology at Energy X
This week we sit down with Nick Grundish, VP of Battery Technology at Energy Exploration Technologies – an Austin-based start up driving innovation in lithium extraction and domestic battery materials. Nick shares his journey...
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Episode 97
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51:47

Behind the Power: Fredrik Fürst, Manager for ESS Functions and BMS at Volvo Group
This week we sit down with Fredrik Fürst from Volvo Group to explore his journey from aspiring pilot to leader in battery and electrification systems. Frederik shares how he transitioned through technical and leadership roles, the l...
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Episode 96
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53:21

Behind the Wheel: Matrishvan Raval, Head of Product at Turntide Technologies
Today, we’re joined by Matrishvan Raval, Head of Product at Turntide Technologies.Matrishvan brings a wealth of knowledge earned through years of experience in the engineering industry, marked by his leadership in electrification and pro...
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Episode 95
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42:20

Behind the Wheel: Ahmed AbuTabl, Engineering Director and Head of Global Software Engineering for Body Control at Forvia Hella
Today, we have a truly insightful conversation with Ahmed AbuTabl, Engineering Director and Head of Global Software Engineering for Body Control at Forvia Hella.Ahmed brings a wealth of experience, having navigated diverse cultures and c...
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Episode 94
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58:16

Behind the Wheel: Karim Mansour, Autonomous Driving Expert and Technical Director at NXP Semiconductors
This week, we’re diving into the cutting-edge world of autonomous driving and advanced automotive technology.Our guest is Karim Mansour, an Autonomous Driving Expert and Technical Director at NXP Semiconductors. With a career spanning co...
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Episode 93
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1:19:56

Behind the Wheel: Luca Stronati, Head of Software Release, Integration, Safety Whole Vehicle at Automobili Lamborghini
This week we’re thrilled to be joined by Luca Stronati, an engineering powerhouse behind some of the most iconic names in automotive.Currently leading Software Release, Integration, and Safety at Lamborghini, Luca’s career spans Ferrari,...
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Episode 92
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57:47

Behind the Power: Maithri Venkat, Manager for Battery Cell Engineering at Lucid Motors
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Maithri Venkat, an expert with 9 years of experience in the electric vehicle industry. Maithri currently works as a Manager for Battery Cell Engineering at Lucid Motors. Maithri has taken on signi...
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Episode 91
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24:30

Behind the Wheel: Christine Thelesklaf, Vice President of Engineering at Bosch USA
This week we’re talking mobility, innovation and leadership with Christine Thelesklaf. Christine is the Vice President of Engineering at Bosch USA, a global leader in technology and automotive solutions. In this episode, Christine s...
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Episode 90
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56:56

Behind the Wheel: Sugandar Swetharanyam, Senior Director of Engineering at DXC Technology
This week we’re talking technology with Sugandar Swetharanyam. Sugandar is a Senior Director of Engineering at DXC Technology, a multinational information technology services and consulting company. He's a true visionary in the tech...
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Episode 89
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1:07:49

Behind the Yoke: Tahsin Kart, the CTO at CycloTech
This week our guest is Tahsin Kart, the CTO at CycloTech.Tahsin is a true pioneer in the future air mobility space, with over 15 years of experience in safety-critical aerospace and automotive projects.From developing defence appl...
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Episode 88
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1:10:50

Behind the Wheel: Dominique Van Baelen, Cluster Leader for Functional Design at Stellantis e-Transmissions.
This week our guest is Dominique Van Baelen, Cluster Leader for Functional Design at Stellantis e-Transmissions.Dominique has a wealth of experience in the automotive industry, specializing in functional design and e-transmission systems...
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Episode 87
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1:01:12

Behind the Power: Henrik Lundgren, Chief Technology Officer at Capture Energy
This week we’re diving into the crucial world of energy storage solutions with Henrik Lundgren, Chief Technology Officer at Capture Energy.Henrik is a true leader in this space, with nearly a decade of experience in the battery industry,...
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Episode 86
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42:34
