{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688a459ac6d705dd3aea677c/68a6ca3e352b565deb00cdbe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Thomas Blazak, Chief Engineer at Proterra","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688a459ac6d705dd3aea677c/1755761032476-8487e97b-39ae-4a4a-bdf7-cc9e7da412b5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Behind the Power: Thomas Blazak, Chief Engineer at Proterra</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Tech Connect, Thomas Blazak, Chief Engineer at Proterra, shares his inspiring journey from childhood curiosity to leading battery development for electric buses. With a deep passion for clean technology, mentorship, and cycling, Thomas offers a compelling look into the future of engineering and the collaborative culture driving innovation at Proterra.</p><p><br></p><p>Listeners will gain insight into:</p><ul><li>How cycling and community shaped Thomas’s perspective</li><li>The transition from traditional automotive to EV battery engineering</li><li>Why clean tech is more than a buzzword, it’s the future</li><li>The importance of mentorship and teaching in engineering</li><li>Diversity as a catalyst for innovation and problem-solving</li><li>Developing long-range electric buses for a zero-emissions future</li><li>Proterra’s inclusive and collaborative work culture</li><li>Career advice for aspiring engineers entering the clean tech space</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're an engineer, clean tech enthusiast, or future innovator, this episode delivers practical wisdom and inspiration from a leader helping shape sustainable mobility.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}