Technical adviser regarding electric, hybrid electric, fuel cell, compressed natural gas (CNG/LNG), electric trolley & diesel propulsion systems for transit buses including conductive & inductive charging systems.

Oceanside, CA – July 31, 2017John M. Maddox announced today, the formation of a consulting company, Transit Bus Technical Advisors (TBTA) and will serve as its President. The company team specializes in assisting transit agencies, bus manufacturers and fellow consultants with technical expertise regarding diesel, CNG, hybrid electric, fuel cell and all-electric heavy-duty buses in an advisory role, including FMVSS/CMVSS and state regulations, cutting edge propulsion systems, body structure, and a myriad of industry available optional equipment along with a wide range of peripheral subjects. In addition, the team also provides services for program management and project engineering management needs.Mr. Maddox spent the past 10 years at BAE Systems and was involved with overall plans for deliveries of over 7,000 hybrid electric propulsion systems, electrically powered accessories along supporting projects including all-electric and fuel cell programs.In the past, he was involved in numerous APTA/FTA technical committees including Co-Chair of the CNG/LNG Standard Bus Procurement Guidelines Working Group and recently served as Advanced Propulsion Technology Officer of the Clean Propulsion Committee. In addition, in the past he served as Chief Engineer at Flyer Industries (now known as New Flyer) and Vice President of Engineering & Sales at Bus Industries of America/Ontario Bus Industries.

Technical sales and program management for multi-million dollar contracts for hybrid electric, all-electric and fuel cell propulsion systems for transit buses across North America.