In this electrifying episode of the etech49 podcast, Ryan Maughan is joined by Abdullah Jaber, Founder and CEO of Trailer Dynamics, a pioneering company at the forefront of commercial vehicle electrification.

Abdullah shares his entrepreneurial journey and the groundbreaking innovations his team is developing to transform the logistics and freight industry. As the world races toward decarbonization, Trailer Dynamics is tackling one of the most overlooked opportunities in sustainable transport: the trailer. By integrating electric motors, advanced battery systems, and intelligent energy management into the trailer itself, the company is redefining what’s possible in long-haul trucking. Their flagship product, the eTrailer, is designed to work in tandem with diesel or electric tractor units, reducing fuel consumption, cutting CO2 emissions, and extending the range of electric trucks.In this conversation, we dive deep into:

• The origin story of Trailer Dynamics and Abdullah’s vision for sustainable freight
• How electric propulsion systems in trailers can drastically reduce emissions
• The role of high-capacity lithium-ion battery packs and regenerative braking in powering trailers
• Challenges in integrating electric drivetrains into existing logistics infrastructure
• The future of electrification in commercial vehicles and the path to zero-emission transport

Whether you're an EV enthusiast, a logistics professional, or simply curious about the future of clean transportation, this episode offers a compelling look at how innovation in trailer technology could be the missing link in the global push for sustainable mobility.

Listen now to discover how Trailer Dynamics is driving the next wave of electrification in the commercial vehicle sector—one trailer at a time.

Abdullah Jaber on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-jaber-49527786/
Trailer Dynamics corporate website: https://www.trailerdynamics.de/

How to get in touch with Ryan:
eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/
Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

In this episode of the eTech49 Podcast, Ryan Maughan is joined by Dr Steve Lambert, Chief Technology Officer at Protean Electric, a pioneer in in-wheel motor technology for electric vehicles. 

We start by disucssing Steve's career journey, how he became involved in engineering ultra high performance electric vehicle powertrain for in Formula 1 and some other great experiences leading up to his move to Protean developing and scaling the production of state-of-the-art in-wheel motor technology. 

Steve then shares his deep insights into the evolution of electric powertrains, the unique challenges of in-wheel motors and how Protean is helping to push the boundaries of vehicle architecture, efficiency and e-mobility and is now finding commercial success with major automotive OEM's.

Steve Lambert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stephen-lambert/
Protean Electric corporate website: https://www.proteanelectric.com/

How to get in touch with Ryan:

eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/
Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/
Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan speaks to electrification pioneer Mike Terzo, catching up about his latest venture Heavytech and discussing his past career and experience with launching and scaling startups in the electrification space and beyond!

Mike Terzo LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mterzo/

Heavytech website: https://www.goheavytech.com/
Xirro website: https://xirro.com/
Terzo Power website: https://terzopower.com/

How to get in touch with Ryan:

eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/
Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/
Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan speaks to Geoff Haynes the Founder of Inspirit Ventures, an advisor and investor at several amazing technology businesses including
TTPi, RAM Innovations and QPT. 

Geoff is a very well known figure in the field of semiconductor developments, having been one of the Co-Founders at GaN Systems Inc. (now part of Infineon) and having been in the semiconductor industry since its very early days in the late 1960's and early 1970's.

Geoff has a wealth of experience and some great stories to share.

To find out more about Geoff

Geoff Haynes LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-haynes-3755b79/

QPT website: https://www.q-p-t.com/
RAM Innovations website: https://ram-innovations.com/
TTPI website: https://ttpi.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/
Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan speaks to John Conafay the Co-Founder and CEO of Integrate. Integrate is an interesting software business that sprang out of John's experiences managing very complex programs as a program manager in the space industry. The software brings together complex specification management and project management and makes it easier to manage complex workstreams.

The company has had early success in the space industry. but has since branched out into other industries and is aiming its software at industries like electric vehicle development, charging systems and autonomous robotics and vehicles.

John Conafay LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conafay/

Integrate corporate website: https://integrate.co/

How to get in touch with Ryan:

eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan speaks to Tudor Williams the CTO of Filtronic plc. Tudor has many years of experience of the semiconductor industry, after graduating from Swansea University in 2003 he completed a PhD in RF Engineering at Cardiff University, he then started his career as a MMIC design engineer in the aerospace industry, progressing through various roles until arriving at Filtronic in 2021.

Filtronic is a leader in the field of RF microwave and mmWave electronics systems, designing and supplying highly specialised semiconductor devices and hybrid electronics assemblies for applications like satellite communications and radar. The company has a range of standard products and works with customers on customised solutions.

The episode focuses on the applications of Gallium Nitride or GaN devices in aerospace and automotive like radar systems and traction inverters.

Filtronic corporate website: https://filtronic.com/

Tudor Williams LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tudor-williams-545a0033/

How to get in touch with Ryan:

eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

Episode 100 special edition! Ryan talks to himself, but is it all over?

To find out more listen to this episode!

Links:
"In the company of Mavericks" podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RzaFZGssnk

Transense Technologies plc: https://www.transense.com/

Turntide Technologies (fka AVID Technology): https://turntide.com/

How to get in touch with Ryan:

eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

For this episode of the eTech49 podcast Ryan Maughan speaks to Rob Nash the Chief Technology Officer of Petalite.

Rob is a Veteran of the high performance automotive world, having previously worked at Continental Engineering Services, which was formerly Zytek Automotive. He is a visionary pioneering engineer who has set records and industry firsts across automotive, F1, Formula E and automotive electrification sectors. 

Petalite is a startup business based in Birmingham, UK, that has developed an innovative new approach to electrical power converter design, an essential building block of battery chargers and DCDC converters that are used in electric vehicles, as well as grid connected power conversion equipment. Ryan and Rob discuss his career history and highlights and the Petalite technology and business direction.

If you are involved in power electronics then this podcast is a must listen.

Find out more about Petalite: https://www.petalite.io/

Rob Nash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-nash-80802526/

How to get in touch with Ryan:
eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/
Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

Wow things have been busy for the eTech49 team these last few months, so this is the first podcast in a little while. Have no fear more are on the way though!

For this episode Ryan Maughan speaks to Rob Wesley who is a Supplier Program Manager at Boeing and an expert in the field of autonomous aircraft, they talk about the latest developments in autonomous and electrified aircraft, manned and unmanned.

This is a sector that is booming at present as people look to innovate with UAV's for different roles in the civilian and defence space.

In addition to his day job Rob is also very active with his own newsletter and podcast channel, Robs newsletter, podcast and LinkedIn:

Autonomous Platforms of the Future - https://autonomousplatformsofthefuture.beehiiv.com/subscribe 

Brothers in Aerospace and Defense - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothers-in-aerospace-and-defense/id1734257401  

Robert Wesley, MBA, PMP LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wesley-mba-pmp

How to get in touch with Ryan:
eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/
Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan

For this episode Ryan Maughan speaks to Robert Brehm, the founder and CTO of FLEXeCHARGE.

Robert explains what led him to start FLEXeCharge and the businesses journey into one of the leading charge point energy and power management providers for Charge Point Operators (CPO) and Charging Solution Providers (CSP). Helping CPO's and CSP's get more from less!

Ryan and Robert discuss the FLEXeCHARGE technology and how the company has developed its technology and its route to market.

If you are involved in the development and deployment of large scale charging solutions and microgrids then this podcast is for you!

Robert Brehm Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-brehm-0aba47a9/
FLEXeCHARGE corporate website: https://www.flexecharge.com/

eTech49 website: https://etech49.com/

Ryan Maughan LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-maughan-a2893610/

Ryan Maughan on X: https://twitter.com/acexryan