Innovations in Transit with BAE Systems

About this episode

Jared Schnader interviews John Hroncich from BAE Systems about innovations in electric and hybrid transit technologies.

Title: Transition to Zero: Innovations in Transit with BAE Systems Description: Join host Jared Schnader as he sits down with John Hroncich, Director of North American Transit Sales at BAE Systems, to explore the cutting-edge advancements in electric and hybrid propulsion systems. Discover how BAE Systems is transforming public transportation with sustainable technologies and hear about their latest achievements, including the Gen 3 electric drive system and its impressive performance in Altoona testing. Key Highlights: Introduction to BAE Systems: A global leader in aerospace and defense, BAE Systems is celebrating 30 years of innovation in transit technology, focusing on electric and hybrid propulsion solutions. Evolution of Propulsion Systems: John Hroncich shares insights into the development of BAE's Gen 3 system, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and feedback from transit operators. Gen 3 Electric Drive System: The latest system boasts significant improvements in fuel economy and emissions savings, achieving 6.6 miles per gallon, a notable increase over previous models. Altoona Testing Success: The Gen 3 system's performance in Altoona testing highlights…

People in this episode

Host: Jared Schnader

Guest: John Hroncich

Topics covered

• electric propulsion
• hybrid systems
• public transportation
• sustainable technology
• transit innovation

Keywords

• BAE Systems
• electric drive
• hybrid propulsion
• public transit
• sustainability
• transit technology
• fuel economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BAE Systems

Products: Gen 3 electric drive system

Places: Altoona

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