eTech Learning: EV & AV Technology

About eTech Learning: EV & AV Technology

Learn about all aspects of electric and autonomous vehicle technology from award winning engineer and founder Ryan Maughan and our expert special guests! Ryan has been developing components and systems for electric and hybrid vehicles since 2005, working with some of the most innovative and successful vehicle manufacturers from around the world. In this podcast he shares what he has learnt and speaks to special guests from some of the worlds leading technology companies. We will be uploading a variety of podcast types all with the aim to allow you to understand more about the technology that is allowing the electric vehicle boom to be possible. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss out on an episode, and don't forget to visit our website to see more information on the technologies being discussed and to read our white papers and blogs. Site: https://www.etech49.com (https://www.etech49.com)

Publisher

eTech49 Limited

Category

leisure · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jun 2018

Latest episode

3 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 113 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   #113 | Interview with Manos Polioudis, Founder & CEO of Talos Technology

   Host Ryan Maughan interviews Manos Polioudis, Founder & CEO of Talos Technology, about their innovative Dual Flux motor design and its impact on electric powertrain efficiency and sustainability.

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   12 May 2026

   #112 | Interview with Carl Magnus Norden, Founder & CEO Decade Energy

   In this episode of the etech49 podcast, Ryan Maughan speaks to Carl‑Magnus Norden—serial entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Decade Energy, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build category‑defining companies at the intersection of climate, mobility, and energy. Carl‑Magnus shares first‑hand lessons from founding Volta Trucks, scaling ambition in a capital‑intensive sector, and navigating the realities of venture growth in hard tech. We then dive into his latest venture, Decade Energy, exploring why the next decade is pivotal for the energy transition, where incumbents are falling short, and how Decade is approaching decarbonisation with a different commercial and technical playbook. From leadership under pressure to spotting inflection points early, this episode is packed with pragmatic insights for founders, operators, and investors shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure. What you’ll hear: Founding Volta Trucks: lessons learned building an all‑electric OEM The realities of scaling hardware and climate tech startups Why energy is the next major disruption—and why now Decade Energy’s vision and business model Advice for founders tackling capital‑intensive, regulated markets A must‑listen for anyone interested in climate tech, advanced mobility, and the decisions that define high‑impact entrepreneurship. Carl-Magnus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlmagnusnorden/ Decade Energy corporate website: https://decade.energy/ How to get in touch with Ryan: eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/ Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

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   28 Apr 2026

   #111 | Interview with Paul Newman, Founder & CEO Oxa

   Episode: Building the Software Behind Autonomous Driving — Paul Newman, Founder & CEO of Oxa In this episode of etech49, Ryan Maughan is joined by Paul Newman, Founder and CEO of Oxa, one of the leading software companies enabling autonomous vehicles to operate safely and at scale. Paul shares the journey from academic research to building a commercial autonomous driving platform, and why he believes software is the critical enabler of autonomy. They discuss Oxa’s approach to deployable autonomy, the realities of operating self‑driving systems in live environments, and what it takes to move beyond pilots into real‑world commercial services. The conversation explores the technical and commercial barriers still facing autonomous driving, including safety validation, system reliability, and integration with existing vehicle platforms. A must‑listen for anyone interested in robotics, AI, autonomy, and the challenges of turning advanced engineering into operational reality. Topics covered include: The evolution of autonomous driving from research to deployment Why autonomy is fundamentally a software problem Safety, validation, and operating at scale in the real world Lessons from building and leading a deep‑tech company Where autonomous vehicles deliver value today—and what comes next Paul Newman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-newman-13457b15b/ Oxa corporate website: https://oxa.tech/ How to get in touch with Ryan: eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/ Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

Inside a recent episode

#113 | Interview with Manos Polioudis, Founder & CEO of Talos Technology

Published 3 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] This has some advantages for us. And the main being that, first of all, we don't need to scale a facility and, you know, become another motor provider, another tier one. We don't want to become a tier one. And it has the advantages for the customer that, you know, if you're building a real volume of motors, you almost all the time want to do it yourself. So JLR has established their own facility in Wolverhampton. BMW, they make their own motors. Tesla, they're making their own motors. So pretty much we've seen that all of the industry are doing motors internally. So there is no, let's say, reason for us to try to become a big tier one at all. […]

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• Manos Polioudis
• Stephen Lambert
• Geoff Haynes

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29 ratings

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