Dudes, you did it--you're automakers. What an achievement. Be proud of yourselves.

@deaddegenerategeneration7441

3 ай бұрын

Woooooo

@historicbeef

3 ай бұрын

In Canada, with the actual government, it’s really an achievement ! Hats off to you

Chace, thank you for the opportunity to be part of this! We appreciate the kind words - the Bowline Team

@martijnbrandt7553

3 ай бұрын

Under the seat; Klompen uit lol

@EdisonMotors

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for hauling Topsy for us

You have no idea how badly I want y'all to succeed. If even a portion of what Edison Motors stands for (common sense solutions, repairability, ease of maintenance, customer service, treating people like humans and not numbers, etc) leaches its way into the trucking industry as a whole, it will be a game changing.

The load on that flatbed is HUGE! Those Tonka trucks are truly a work of art. 2:34

@travisminneapolis

3 ай бұрын

Fun fact, Tonka trucks were made originally near lake Minnetonka. We would walk by the old factory building as a kid growing up. Eventually they moved manufacturing to Mexico / not in Minnesota. But yeah, Minneapolis is where Tonka trucks come from.

@andytaylor1588

3 ай бұрын

Ufda. Let's bring manufacturing home. @@travisminneapolis

@zow75

3 ай бұрын

I had a tour of the factory when I was a kid.

Something I think everyone is glossing over; you guys just fought, and spanked a multi billion dollar industry with their coffee budgets. Im damn proud of you all!

As a Dutch person, I was surprised to read "klompen uit" at 1:17. It means "take your clogs (wooden shoes) off" or roughly "remove your work shoes" in this context.

When you graduate to construction mode, consider have a test jig with the actual shipped components for a 'plug-in" final check before installing onto the chassis and and you can then advertise that each harness has been field tested and certified. In my previous career as part of a UL certified panel shop, there were two initial tests we performed that captured 99 percent of the errors. One was using a calibrated for torque screwdriver to make sure all the lugs and terminal blocks were tight(including any empty ones). The last was a pretty harsh "tug" test on every wire to ensure nothing would vibrate loose. Congratulations on the beginning of a wonderful product.

@MessyPointedBlob

3 ай бұрын

This is something that usually you just offload to the wire harness shop once you have a big enough quantity ordered that they'll either make cablescan fixturing or you give them something to test with. In theory, cable scan should be more than adequate. It's best to have the guys making the cable test them because then they can just fix it.

@mrmotofy

2 ай бұрын

But sometimes a bad connector/wire will still make it through. Plugging it in crooked for example can push something crooked and make it intermittent etc

@qwertyplm13does51

2 ай бұрын

Build self test on track. Hours not weeks. Treating topsy as what it is "extremely expensive equipment with requirement of repair being done in hours not days or weeks." Otherwise they can buy JD

I wire cars from scratch and just had an issue with one this week. The terminal crimps looked perfect but for some reason there was no continuity between the terminal and the wire on two wires. Cut off the terminals and crimped new ones on. Works perfectly now. One bad connection and it can cause all kinds of frustration. Good on finding the problem!

@goosenotmaverick1156

3 ай бұрын

Im a pretty capable wrench, but I've been chasing a canbus fault for over a year in a personal car of mine. Intermittent window function, but I can command thru the BCM with a scanner or use the lock/unlock to roll up/down with the key. But the switches only work when they feel like it. Frustrating doesn't even begin to cover it 😂😂

@goosenotmaverick1156

3 ай бұрын

Also props to you, I'm an electrician by trade (but also our company mechanic lol) so I have mad respect for you, building harnesses from scratch! I've done some repairs and that alone was enough for me. Could I do it? Yep. But would it take so long it wouldn't even be worth it? Oh yeah. 😂

Hi guys I missed the wright brothers ,now I am witnessing the Topsy twins ....What a wonderful day in Canada.

Absolutely! Praising the professional image and professional dress of the trucker while Chase is dressed like... Chase

@rickstraw588

3 ай бұрын

This is meant as good humored irony. Not a criticism

I love that Topsy is loved by other truckers. Hope to see more the the big white elephant.

Edison Motors Truck Manufacturer has a nice ring to it ! = ) So stoked for all of you involved. And anyone with the open mind and sense of humour to strap a Tonka on the back of an otherwise empty trailer would get my support and custom any day. As Stephan said, "It makes people smile...." and it costs nothing = )

Great Job Edison has designed and built a "Mona Lisa" We look for Edison to be a world wide success.

I'm seeing many people saying Edison Motors is a scam! I don't know how many videos they've watched. Probably zero. Forming an option on limited to no information! Nice work gentleman!!

@Ohiotrucker1

3 ай бұрын

Never put scam and edison motors in the same sentence again. They aren't Nikola trucks.

@greasemonkeymechanic1

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like Tesla fanboys

@danmoyer4650

3 ай бұрын

@@greasemonkeymechanic1 No. They're Edison fanboys. You're obviously a hater that loves to see people fail. Sorry Bud, this is the wrong channel for that.

@greasemonkeymechanic1

3 ай бұрын

​@@danmoyer4650 what the hell are you talking about, I love what Edison motors is doing, anyone saying they are a scam are obviously haters and Tesla fan boys are some of the biggest haters out there.

@ARockRaider

3 ай бұрын

might be mistaking it for that Nicola truck company? that or just bunk trying to damage the only company that actually cares about conservation.

What a massive milestone you have passed. Congratulations. Or is it a kilometerstone here? Lol. Cheers to you all.

I can't express how much I enjoy this company

Watching this from the start of production to you officially being a manufacturer has been the coolest journey. This is genuinely going to change the whole industry and I am so happy I have been able to watch this unfold you guys have made such accomplishment here.

@EdisonMotors

3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@GrimmSubie

3 ай бұрын

@@EdisonMotors knowing you guys saw this made my day!

Can not wait to see Topsy rolling down the road completely legal.

This is a monumental accomplishment guys. I know you are so proud of this incredible piece of equipment... I believe that something can actually be given life by all the people who have put their time and love and money into him. So incredible. All this time and you guys are the first do this...

When Stephan first started talking, i thought he was mocking your accent cause he sounded so similar hahahha

@RadDadisRad

3 ай бұрын

That’s all Canadians. They speak hockey puck fluently.

@newatthis50

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

I hope you guys are hauling some good loads with it. Especially if you can get a regular diesel truck following it with a similar load. I can just see Topsy just quietly going up a steep grade with a full load and have a regular logging truck working hard trailing behind.

Yes! Let's get this truck in production! I wanna see more Topsy on the road. I back this 100% and I don't even like big rigs. I just don't want to see another fiberglass coffin box

I love the truck drivers accent and little kid truck for the kiddos ❤

1:07 the spikier the lug nuts, the more professional the company 😅 Congrats on the vin and registration guys! You did it!

So proud of you guys, being a die hard "vintage lover" (all mechanical, trucks, and equipment) I have grown to hate e-vehicles, and computer controlled, planned obsolescence crap. But topsey is the first hybrid that I am genuinely excited for, even though it will be 30-50 years before I can afford to drive one seeing the progress and build quality is inspiring.

Put this truck into the game snowrunner officially!

You guys have revolutionized the game! Not only are you real people but you guys understand things happen mechanical failures happen and being able to work on the rig easily is huge, applying already tested and proven designs is huge in my opinion. I wish the best of luck to y’all and hope these trucks take over the roads everywhere. Patent everything so nobody can rip you guys off and try to take the credit you guys deserve. Cheers dudes🍻

Can’t wait to see Topsy haul her first load!

I wish all of you at Edison nothing but the best. This is just awesome to see. I can’t imagine the amount of hard work. Not just in the building of the truck, im sure that’s the easy part. But the mountains of paperwork to actually become a legit truck manufacturer. Awesome stuff

Awesome news guys, making me proud to be a Canuk.

I didn't expect the UK national anthem at the end, I leapt up to salute and spilt my cup of tea!

The trucker's Air Freshener Game is on point.

Seeing Topsy backing up to a closed door at the end of the video totally reminded me of Star Trek III, where Kirk and crew are stealing the Enterprise from Space Dock. Kirk: "Scotty, the doors... The doors, now!" Scotty: "Working on it... There!"

Now what we need is the relevant information. Fuel usage, energy usage, full load and empty, on straight roads and hilly terain, nice weather, bad weather, severe & snowstorm, etc...in a short video with data written down

@mrmotofy

2 ай бұрын

Yep love to see some long haul data

I’d trust that driver with any load after seeing his Tonka loaded.

Can’t wait to see this thing hauling 80000 pounds and seeing the actual fuel usage. You guys are awesome, and I’m praying for your success!

2:35 "Never run empty!"

Glad you found a company to ship your stuff that is like you are! We need more companies like this both of you I mean !

Pins can be a bear at times. I lost a few nerves sorting them out in the past, after placing them incorrectly myself. Congratulations on sorting out the bugs.

I love seeing flatbeds with toys strapped on, its always hilarious.

CONGRATS! .... GOOD JOB EVERYONE!!!

I love that Topsy is loved by other truckers)))

This is fantastic. When I started following your channel I wasn't sure what to expect. What an accomplishment!!!

Dedication and transparency. Perfect. Getting excited for the pick up conversion.

Hell yes. When you have an 82" sleeper tandem drive truck available for purchase I'm tempted to buy 1 for use here in the USA. I not only enjoy the body design, i love how connected and informative you are with the general public in how your trucks work and any update/progress you have with the trucks and company as a whole.

Congratulations to this history-writing team!

Way to go guys....CONGRATULATIONS !!....Onward and up

I'm not a truck driver and I live on the other side of the world but I'm so emotionally invested in this project 😂 so great to see it progressing!

You guys are killing it! Been following since Carl was still in the making and I can't wait to see you guys continue to grow!

I'm excited to see yall change the industry and make service info and schematics open source.

Congrats, boys!! 🎉❤ So happy to follow your journey. Big luck in the future.

Absolutely incredible. You guys should all be proud. I can't wait to convert my class 8 highway truck over.

I'm really proud of you guys! What an absolutely monumental accomplishment you have achieved. Of course this is only the very beginning to a long and daunting challenge, Congratulations!

love the Canadian anthem at the end.

Outstanding!!! Congratulations Chase!!!

1:14 Any driver with upwards of 10 'Smelly Trees' on the indicator stalk is a Proper driver 👌 He's got my vote!

Damn, I would have been stoked to have seen Topsy in person. One day!

Congrats! Happy for you! And to have a fellow Swiss transporting your truck is a cherry on top of the cake!

Go Edison. Keep on trucking.

Very interesting to see track on the road with licence plate and cargo towing !!

I got to hear some accents I have not heard in a long time. Those folks really brought back some warm memories of when I was living in NB. In addition to the success of Topsy becoming a legal truck!

Holy air fresheners!

You guys rock! Canada boys always coming in like fire!

The song 'looks like we made it ' is now yours. I've followed you since 2020 and so proud of you. You give the world hope that honesty, integrity, ethics and kindness can win. No, have won! Keep on truckin!🎉

Remember seeing this channel pop up in my feed a few years back before I graduated high school. Gotta tell ya, it’s been a wonder to be able to witness actual new innovation. While it may not be new Technology, it’s a new use for Diesel Electric Technology that could revolutionize Cargo Transport, not only for logging. I hope to see these on the road and not just in the woods one day.

I like the use of industrial terminal blocks

Loved the little Tonka on the back hahaha

One of us for us. This is epic and much needed. Real people doing shit for real people. I love it and look forward to being an owner of your equipment . FYI , toss a hat in for us regular Joe's. 😊

Excellent work Gentlemen!

Congrats!!!! Love your installer - sounds like Red Green!!

Love that Roche Miette (aka Pocahontas locally) made it to your thumbnail! Caught my eye right away LOL

Those little trees air freshener’s that Stephan has hanging there in his truck are made right here in Iowa.. I’m excited for you fellas, this is the proper way to do a “hybrid “ vehicle

Congratulations!

Go Topsie go

Congratulations! I love what you're doing, and the way you're doing it! Can't wait to get my Silverado one ton dually modified with your kit!

Congratulations!!!

I can't wait to see it do logging fieldwork testing

Congratulations, You guys kick so much ass, loving this journey🎉💪

As a former trucker that’s now a mechanic. I fucking approve of this message. Super proud that your showing the world that 🇨🇦 isn’t only igloos and beaver tails. 😂

I LOVE wiring. The 2020 T680 I drive kept throwing a fault code for one of four speed sensors on the drive axles, which lit up the ABS/traction control/ stability control warning lights at the same time, causing issues with assorted things like high idle control, pto override of idle shutdown, and even gear shifting. Our techs fought with it for months, but finally fixed it by simply connecting new ABS sensor harnesses between the computer in the cab, and the drive axles. KENWORTH used twisted pair wires instead of that generic ABS sensor coax like you see on trailers. Can’t just leave well enough alone.

This is so big!! wow, proved so many people wrong with this one. I cant wait to see what yall have in store for the future! Congrats from Central Oregon!!!

I love what you guys are doing I’m super excited to watch you guys grow this is a great idea I’m definitely gonna try to get one of your 1ton truck kits

I'm not a trucker and don't really even deal with them, but i am so excited for this! It's the little stupid mistakes like that that end up making your production checklists so you don't repeat them in the future! I was going to say to let me know when y'all need an operations director, but I don't think I'd survive Canada after a lifetime in Texas weather. 😂

AWESOME! Congratulations on every achievement 🤘

You should ship Topsy to Australia and stick it on a road train 😜😜

Congratulations on the vin, and thank you for all your hard work:)

all that for a pushed out pin oh man. I have been in that exact situation myself, on a transmission valvebody pass through connector. Other mechanic had pushed the pin out of the connector accidentally. Good work

Looking forward to you guys beginning road tests. I imagine there's lots of work to be done with building and optimising the generator power profiles.

love to see the progress!

Awesome!

This truck is awesome definitely makes me wanna get creative with a chassis cab truck as a starter

Excellent work and news way to go on your work and the future has just begun

Amazing , congratulations!

You can serve the perhaps niche of pulling floats in parades - slow and quiet, lots of power for lights, speakers, etc.

@forceawakens4449

3 ай бұрын

A smaller scale rig could also be good for motorhomes, diesel for range, electric for the parks

Time to drive it!

Awesome job! Keep up the great work

Absolutely amazing accomplishment! Gratz :)

Congratulations on your success guys. Cant wait to see some on the road

Freaking awesome guys!

I've been there before with the electrical gremlins. I diagnosed a customer's tractor for 2.5 hours before I noticed that a connector that appeared attached was slightly disconnected on one side, causing 2 wires to not connect properly.