Transition to Zero
Episodes
Electreon: Perpetual Motion through Dynamic Charging
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary In this episode of Transition to Zero, host Jared Schnader sits down with Stefan Tongur of Electreon to explore how wireless charging ...
A-Z of Buses with John Landherr
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords Electric Vehicles, EV, Total Cost of Ownership, Reliability, Emissions Requirements, Paradigm Shift Summary The conversation delves into the...
Funding Infrastructure
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Episode Title: Energizing Transit: Inside CalSTART's Infrastructure Funding Program Host: Jared Schnader Guest: Ian Cadger, Clean Fuels & Infr...
Model1 on the Evolving Cutaway Market
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of Transition to Zero, Jared Schnader and Steve Chung explore the journey of Model One, focusing on the transition to z...
Forest River Talks the Cutaway Market
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Transition to Zero: Exploring the Future of Transit with Forest River Episode Description: Join host Jared Schnader as he delves into the world...
Innovations in Transit with BAE Systems
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Transition to Zero: Innovations in Transit with BAE Systems Description: Join host Jared Schnader as he sits down with John Hroncich, Director ...
Mobility House: Making Electric Buses More Reliable and Afforable
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Transition to Zero: Exploring Mobility House's Role in Transit Electrification Description: Join host Jared Schnader and guest Sam Hill-Cristol...
American Battery Solutions Talks Domestic Batteries
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Transition to Zero," host Jared Schnader sits down with Dr. John Warner, Chief Customer Officer at American Battery Solutions. The...
ATN's Journey to Resiliency and Supporting Economic Drivers
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Transition to Zero: ATN's Journey to Resiliency and Supporting Economic Drivers Description: Join host Jared Schnader as he sits down with Dian...
Louisiana's Continued Advancement
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Transition to Zero," host Jared Schnader sits down with Ann Vail, Executive Director of Louisiana Clean Fuels, to explore the pivo...
Being First: Foothill Transit
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords Foothill Transit, Doran Barnes, electric buses, hydrogen fuel cell, zero emission, transit technology, infrastructure, community engagement, ...
Sunline Transit and the Hydrogen Revolution
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords Sunline Transit, hydrogen technology, public transit, microtransit, zero emissions, funding, workforce development, California transit, alter...
FAAC - The Future of Training Simulators in Transit
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords FAAC, transportation training, simulation technology, workforce development, autonomous vehicles, driver training, decarbonization, public sa...
Low-No 2025: Tips, Tricks, and Trends
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Low-No program, transit agencies, infrastructure, zero emission, funding, partnerships, state DOT, competitive proposals, clean transit, regional off...
Zenobe's Global Electrification Vision with Steven Meersman
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great, thanks for sharing the transcript! Here are polished show notes for this podcast episode of Transition to Zero: 🎙️ Episode Title: Scaling...
Europe's ZEB Experience - A Discussion with Sustainable Bus
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host, Jared Schnader, VP at CALSTART, interviews Riccardo Schiavo, Editor at Susatinable Bus. The conversation explores the evolution of Zero-Emission...
Optimal EV - Altoona Tested and Buy America Compliant Cutaway EV
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Show Notes - Optimo and EV Low-Floor Shuttle Buses Guest: Jeff Hiatt, Executive at Optimal EV Site: www.optimal-ev.com Host: Jared Schnade...
Zeroing in on ZEBs Report 2025
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting out Season 3 of Transition to Zero, creator, host, and producer, Jared Schnader catches up with Mike Hynes and Kaila Lemons from CALSTART to ...
Addressing Customization: Performance-Based Specifications are Coming
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Show Notes for Transition to Zero Podcast Episode with Jared Schnader and Mike Hynes** **Episode Summary:** In this episode of *Transition to Zero*,...
Operations in a Disaster - A First Hand Experience
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: Hurricane Michael and Transportation Resilience Episode Overview: In this episode, Jared Schnader shares his firsthand experience as a co-...
Guide Book to Fleet Transitions from Kimley-Horn
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Link to Guidebook: https://drpt.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DRPT_MTF-Guidebook_FINAL_PRINT.pdf Keywords zero emissions, transit plan...
Paul Comfort Discusses "The New Future of Transportation"
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
### Show Notes: Transition to Zero Podcast Episode with Paul Comfort **Host:** Jared Schnader **Guest:** Paul Comfort, Senior Vice President and Ch...
Auburn University Tackles Transit
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
### Show Notes for Episode: Transition to Zero **Host:** Jerge Schneider, BUS Team Leader, CalSTART **Guest:** Mark Hoffman, Auburn University --- ...
Nothin' but Sunshine - PSTA's ZEB Leadership in Florida
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the show notes from the provided transcript: --- **Host: Jared Schnader (00:03.086)** - **Introduction**: - Jared Schnader, host of ...
Infrastructure: Getting from Today to Tomorrow
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the notes from the provided transcript: Email Address for Jerry Miller: [email protected] - **Introduction by Jared Schnader**: Jared ...
PSTA: Training and Retaining the Workforce for Zero-Emission Transit
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Show Notes: Transition to Zero - Episode Highlights** **Introduction:** - Host: Jared Schnader, Bus Team Lead at CalSTART - Guest...
Automating the White Book - APTA Task Force
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
### Podcast Episode Summary: **Guest:** David J Carol, COO of APTA **Host:** Jared Schnader **Topic:** Addressing Challenges in Bus Procurement ...
A New Layer of Software Charging Technology -EO Charging
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of speaking with John walsh, President of the Americas for EO Charging. John has worked in the bus industry for decades, running nu...
Zeroing in on ZEBs Report 2024
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Based on the provided transcript, here are the show notes for the podcast episode: --- **Podcast Title:** Transition to Zero **Episode Title:** Zeroin...
CTE's Transit Vision
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode of Transition to Zero podcast features an insightful conversation between host Jared Schnader and Dan Raudebaugh, CEO of CTE Center for Tr...
Upgrading Facilities and Space Constraints
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: Transitioning Transit Fleets to Zero Emissions John Havrilla from Wendel, an architectural andengineering firm with an area of focus on...
Season Finale: Reflecting on the Road to Zero Emissions with Jared Schnader
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale of Transition to Zero, host Jared Schnader reflects on the inaugural season, sharing insights on the inspiration behind the podc...
CTAA Series Part 6: Empowering the Workforce for the Future of Electrification
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet ...
CTAA Series Part 5: Utility Partnerships and Facility Planning
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet ...
CTAA Series Part 4: Aligning Fleet Transition Plans with Policy
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet ...
CTAA Series Part 3: Optimizing Your Fleet with Route Energy Modeling and Total Cost of Ownership
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet ...
CTAA Series Part 2: Setting a Foundation with the Fleet Intake Form
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet ...
CTAA Series Part 1: Mastering the Blueprint of Fleet Transition Plans
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet...
Cyber Security in Transit Systems
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Transition to Zero, hosted by Jared Schnader, Duncan Woodbury discusses the intersection of cyber security and transit infrastruct...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses in the Midwest
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with talk with Karl Gnadt from Champaign Urbana Mass Transit District in Champaign, IL and Kirt Conrad from Stark Area Regional Transi...
The Future of Transportation: Autonomous Vehicles, Electrified Fleets, and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Jared Schnader, Senior Director, Bus Initiative Leader at CALSTART Guests: Clinton Bench, Director of Fleet and Transit at UCLA, and Sharad Aga...
METRO Magazine: Workforce Challenges, Transit Ridership, and the Push for Zero Emissions
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Transition to Zero podcast, host Jared Schnader talks with Alex Roman, Executive Editor of METRO Magazine, about the magazine's...
Zero-Emission Cutaways: The Hurdles and Opportunities
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, "Zero Emission Cutaways: The Hurdles and Opportunities" of the "Transition to Zero" podcast with Jared Schnader, Joe Meer and Frank D...
CTAA: Shift in Cutaway Market, Issues facing 5311 Agencies, Policy Recommendations
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode title: The Challenges of Transition to Zero Emission Buses in Rural Areas Guest: Scott Bogren, Executive Director of the Community Transp...
Funding Guidance, Government Incentive Programs, Customization Issues
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Release date: 6/27/2023 Host: Jared Schnader Producer: Jared Schnader Guests: Orville Thomas and Alissa Burger from CALSTART Orville Thomas and Alissa...
Houston Metro: Moving to Zero Emission is a Community Effort
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest: Kim Williams, Chief Innovation Officer for Houston Metro Host: Jared Schnader, Bus Initiative Lead for CALSTART Topics: Houston Metr...
A City of Charging
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Stefan Tongur of Electreon. The discussions focuses on the constraints and challenges that are posed by current infrastru...
Through the Bus Manufacturers' Eyes
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down to talk with John Walsh, former VP at Proterra and now ZEV Consultant, and Jeff Madura, Director of Public Sales for VanHool North America...
The Evolving Role of DOTs in Zero-Emission Transit
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some may see a Department of Transportation as a pass-through entity, but some DOTs have expanded their role in supporting their transit agencies, and...