Bridging Science and Society: Tesla Engineer Harsh Maheshwari’s ‘Cell Siders’ Podcast Is A Game-Changer In The Tech Industry

Austin, TX - As the world races toward a clean energy future, a Tesla engineer is ensuring that the conversation is not just for industry insiders. 

Harsh Maheshwari, a battery engineer at Tesla, with Jordi Sastre and Ben Fedderson has launched ‘Cell Siders,’ a podcast dedicated to making battery science, energy storage, and sustainable technology accessible to all.

With a mission to educate and inspire, Cell Siders bridges the gap between cutting-edge innovation and everyday impact. 

The podcast features conversations with scientists, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders, breaking down complex battery advancements into real-world applications—how they make EVs safer, improve grid stability, and bring power to underserved communities.

“Clean energy should not be a black box. The more people understand how battery technology works, the faster we can drive adoption and innovation,” says Maheshwari.

Through engaging discussions, Cell Siders explores topics such as:

-The future of batteries and their role in making EVs cheaper and safer.
-How India’s rural communities can benefit from next-gen energy storage.
-The truth about battery recycling and how we can build a sustainable circular economy.

With his expertise at Tesla and passion for purpose-driven innovation, Maheshwari is on a mission to not only build better batteries but also build a better-informed world—one podcast episode at a time.

Cell Siders is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.