Transit Bus Technical Advisors launches new website
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.
Transit Bus Technical Advisors (TBTA) announced the launch of the company’s new website, which will give further exposure to the services and exceptional skills offered to their customers.
“We are delighted to bring our new site to fruition and look forward to interfacing with our existing and future customers.” stated John M. Maddox, TBTA’s 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.
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