Stamp that VIN onto as many major parts as possible so if the thing ever gets disassembled in the far off future it can be properly restored as a piece of history.

@Stickmanght

2 ай бұрын

I 2nd this idea. This is already a unique peice of history and should be preserved.

@casey5165

2 ай бұрын

Yes, this is his history. I feel like this is also going to be the personal truck of the CEO for life.

@silvesterpeel5379

2 ай бұрын

Also, multiple stamped vins helps make it easier for GTA lawyers.

@Sil3ntD3ath478

2 ай бұрын

@@casey5165I certainly hope he just keeps it for life. I’d imagine he will lol

@zaxi0

2 ай бұрын

It's gonna be a loooong time until it will need to be scrapped

So proud to see Edison finally have an official TRUCK! The BC representatives put a great tone in an official forum. Hoping for a lot more growth and publicity!

Dude's voice cracking. You have a right to be emotional. Fantastic job ladies and gentlemen!

Chace, I’m glad you got some recognition from our government. You’d think with the climate policies of our provincial government they would have jumped all over you from the start.

@cjwrench07

2 ай бұрын

It’s hard when the Oil lobby is pushing hard for “pure EVs” *without ICE range extenders* to be the only low/no-emission vehicles built. Since they will still provide the power generation for remote charging sites, and fuel directly to the ICE drivers who can’t switch over to EVs due to lacking local infrastructure. The Coal/Oil/Gas industries (collectively) spends around half of the *+31Billion in yearly after-tax subsidies* they get from municipals all the way to the federal gov. That money is fuelling the pro-pollution crisis that has somehow become the clarion call for “Fiscally Conservative” voters. The 3 1.4L gas-powered range extenders (I bought from a German company) have been sitting in Canadian customs since November, with Ontario refusing them transit. As they claim it has zero emissions certifications. Although it’s fully certified by EU regulators, and we fully recognize their testing regime as a matter of federal law.

@CompComp

2 ай бұрын

Politics is brutal. And with things like the Tedla Semi and Nikola flopping. No congress critter is going to risk looking like a fool for back or giving money to another flop. That being said, I believed in Edison from the start. They're real people doing real work. Not trustfund babies with more dollars than sense. Glad they've made it this far it's truly a major accomplishment.

@bullithedjames937

2 ай бұрын

It's just a Vin. It is not a vehicle identification number number

@bls1472

2 ай бұрын

​@@bullithedjames937"VIN" literally stands for "Vehicle Identification Number."

@bls1472

2 ай бұрын

​@codyfrisch4378where did he say the words "climate crisis" anywhere in his comment?

I’ve been following for a while and I never comment on any videos ever. I just want to say congratulations on everything you’re doing. Your story is proof positive that though hard work any thing is possible. You’re an inspiration and a role model. To add to that you built one of the coolest things to come out of the HD industry in years.

@adampotter9183

2 ай бұрын

Same. Well said. Congrats to the entire team on all the accomplishments and milestones achieved so far.

I'm excited to see the future of the shipping industry completely changing before all of us. You gents are making history, and Im hopeful in 10 years time this will be in the hands of every trucker. I've gotten so much joy from watching this gang of rag-tag working men showing the world what the value of hard work is, and the importance of things outside the box to change our outlook on the future. 👏 Congratulations folks!

people have no idea of just how big this is and just how much this is going to change the EV game. this is a amazing job team.

I really hope you guys do a "I bought an abandoned truck factory!" KZread series building the new shop, the algorithm loves that stuff!

Doesn’t mean much from some random guy from Wisconsin but I’m proud of you guys!

Chace you are the example of if you make a company for the people with the people You made a project open source, made something that no one said could be done and did it a head of time. Congratulations

This story is extraordinary and inspiring. I'm so sick of the capitalistic mega corporations scheming to suck every penny out of our pocket. For example, subscriptions. Often they don't really offer more but they want you to pay them every month. This is modern slavery. Edison proves we can fight back. Remember that corporations are nothing if the people stop buying from them. Lets encourage corporation that works for the people. Long live to Edison and the right to repair!

I'm a Kamloops boy who lives in Victoria now. When I saw in this video that you were in Victoria, my heart dropped into my stomach at the thought that Topsy was in town and I missed it. If you guys do a tour of the Province, please post it up beforehand. For those of us who can't fit a trip to Merritt in our schedules.

@stevie2673

2 ай бұрын

If it makes you feel better it seems that Topsy was not with them on this victoria trip. At 9:30 chase says "we're gonna go back, go see Topsy" which would indicate that topsy was not in Victoria with them.

I'm from the UK and I have enjoyed watching your progress with Topsy. You guys have do fantastic work and it's great to see that Edison and Topsy have finally got the recognition you officially deserve. You won the community recognition and now the government.

From Fort St John BC. I cant be more proud of my fellow British Columbians.

I hope your success sets a new precedent for other startups in the future. I wanna see more companies structured exactly like yours: Passionate people who know what they're on about in charge of the project, making a quality product specifically designed for and *BY* the people who _actually use the product_

I might be early but this is the Underdog story of the century!

Well done to everyone involved. Fantastic stuff.

Topsy conquers the world! So excited to see history made before my eyes. What a time to be alive.

Can men move mountains ? Yes... with the right truck = ) Congratulations to the whole team and everybody that contributed to this MASSIVE win for the "little guys" ! Also, congratulations to the local government for doing something right in supporting you.

Hell yes boys and gals!!!! This is what heavy trucking needs. Let's get these bad boys in the hands of of our men and women keeping this world moving. This should be getting more respect and coverage!

I remember sending videos to my friends . Telling them Edison will be building trucks in BC Canada 🇨🇦 time flies. ❤

Hell yes! This brings pride as someone who lives in British Columbia, this has to be celebrated!

Happy to hear all is well in Edison Motors. You guys are making leaps and bounds for the future of motor vehicles.

Im thrilled to see where this is going! I wish the video's were twice as long!

Congratulations from Texas (via Mexico)! 👏

I have absolutely no connection to trucking except playing a little bit of ETS2/ATS and Mudrunner. I'm european so I probably will necer see those trucks on the road but I'm absolutely fascinared by this channel, the good vibes and the professionalism you have. Super proud of what you achieved and will continue to follow your adventuee religiously. Thank you.

Congratulations everyone!! Well, relocating to Terrace will insure that you don't often get interrupted by visitors very often!! Looking forward to seeing this whole operation evolve and grow!!

I'd love one. I like the amount of torque, and how I can update my old trucks with good frames and cabs, and have twice the pulling power that I had before. Congratulations!

Well done Edison Motors! Can hardly wait for the day when you open a production facility in the US!

I am thrilled and happy that I am living to see this. Keep it up guys this is what we need in Canada.

My new incentive for moving to BC is my hope for seeing an Edison truck on the road.

One of the huge benefits to rebuilding classic trucks other than the environmental reasons and aesthetic concerns is that these trucks have been real world tested for half a century already! Now the improvements and upgrades need to be tuned to work together and work out the little issues and voila! A new more reliable, economical, long lasting tool that's cheaper, more reliable, and easier to live with and use!

Congratulations to you all, it is great what you have already been able to achieve up until now!! 🥳 And best of luck on your future voyage!

This so awesome! A Canadian building trucks in BC... who wouldve thought!! Much luck and success to Edison Motors of British Columbia!!!! Love from Manitoba!!

Congratulations Edison Motors. I look forward to seeing where this adventure takes you guys

You are making the future. I hope this is a landmark in history.

You should be bursting with pride 🇨🇦 I'm simply proud as a fuel-agnostic Class A driver just south of your border in Washington State.

Congrats Chase & Team! Welcome to the newest OEM truck manufacturer!

Can't wait to see Topsy on the road!

You guys are doing things that will change the world for the good.

Ive seen this story from concept to creation an now to being road legal. Congrats man. This has been an epic journey

Glad to see Ellis Ross, one of the best MLA s, stand up to congratulate you . Unlike some MLA s from the area and the rest of BC who were attempting to block your vision 👍

Not just Loggers but highly skilled operators who showed the world how to build a Truck built by industry professionals.

LETS GO!!! CONGRATS Can't wait to work for you in Houston.

So cool you got the attention of the government and know they support what you're doing. Keep up the amazing work you guys inspire young people everywhere to follow their dreams

So happy to see this happening! Common sense electric! Who would have thought this much could be achieved! Good on you guys!

Congratulations on getting the VIN for Topsy. Hope to see her pull her first load of logs soon. Best wishes for the future as I think retrofitting is the better way.

@HJZ75driver

2 ай бұрын

Pulled Deboss Garage’ Sherminator no dramas. So 🤷‍♂️

@JustinTime-fr8fo

2 ай бұрын

@@HJZ75driver Around on a flat surface, I know I watched the video. Not exactly a real life work scenario for an industrial vehicle was it. Careful who you troll, aye?

@HJZ75driver

2 ай бұрын

@@JustinTime-fr8fo Considering it wasnt registered then. No troll required. You took the bait hook line and sinker

A round of cold ones for the whole team. You guys killed it 👌🏾

Amazing milestone y'all have managed to reach. Congratulations, it's well deserved and y'all have done something amazing and should be damned proud of it!

As an old mechanic and a supporter of do it yourself. I am so proud and amazed at you guys getting this done!! Way to go!!!

Well done guys. It's good to see some local industry back in Canada 🍁

Plaid on plaid. Chace, you're making us all so proud! Congrats on getting Topsy on the road. We can see and feel how much this means to all of you.

Congratulations 🎉 Well deserved, Now the world 🌎 of retail. It's great news for you and BC

Im so proud of edison motors, from dream to blacktop, you folks have been amazing

Chance and the team at Edison Motors congratulations on your big accomplishment.

This is inspiration beyond any belief for so many of us. Im so proud to even have been a part by watching. What an achievement! So proud of you and your crew, Chace! Keep it up! Much love from your southern neighbor ❤❤❤

I'm surprised you kept it together as well as you did in front of that building Chace, I sure wouldn't have. Good on you guys, looking forward to more!

Incredible achievement!!! Unbelievable journey to get here! You all should be so proud of yourselves and your vision coming to light!! 🎉🎉🎉

This is super exciting. Big congrats to you and your team. Hybrid trucks make 100% sense.

You guys are the best. Wishing you nothing but success from down here in the states. I'm on the list for a conversion for my truck.... Canada, you should be VERY proud of these guys.

Can't wait for that 1ton kit. The neighbors got an old K5 Blazer on 40s hung from a beefy 4 link all around.. the old big block left the chat 10years ago, she needs a new drivetrain and this sounds perfect for moving those super swampers thru the mud... And a durability test for e-axles

Fantastic, I'm proud to be a Canadian. I wish all the success for Edison Motors.

Congratulations you folks deserve this! This is the future and it makes proper sense! Can't wait to see more from y'all here in the States or in my care your sorta brother from another mother in MN

Awsome works everyone involved. Looking forward to seeing you succeed with production.

this is the biggest news in the trucking industry since western star was bought by Freightliner I think. I wish you guys the best and look forward too having the option of buying my own new truck from you.

Wish I could hit the like button more than once! Love what you guys are doing!

Hell yeah. Love what you guys are doing, this is a huge milestone! Keep up the good work!

A legacy in the making. HUGE congratulations!

Looks like your success story is just starting, and it couldn't happen to a better team! Congratulations on all you've accomplished so far, and wishing you the best going forward!

Chase, just DON’T quit making your vids or shorts! That’s an ORDER!!!

Congratulations you guys. People are going to have to take note of what you accomplish.

Congrats to everyone. One small step, one giant leap, for Topsy.

I'm proud of you all, Chace.. At last you made it !! Your dreams came true !! It's a milestone for you as it is, also for us, who follow you in this adventure.. Please accept my congratulations to all the team there.. Up to the next step !!

Huge milestone. Good on ya fellas!

Awesome job and thanks for sharing your journey! I’m very impressed with the safety aspect of your trials!

The ultimate congratulations too you all 👌

Congratulations to everyone who helped get this project off the ground! Really proud to see fellow Canadians build such a thing! 🇨🇦 you boys really are model citizens!

I know my takeaway from this video may be missing the point, but I absolutely love the accessibility that is provided during Canadian government meetings. As someone who's worked with the Deaf, and Hard of Hearing, having a Sign Language Interpreter, AND highly visible closed captions is great to see. I wish American government broadcasts did the same

Amazing! I'm so proud of you fellas and Western Canada

Lol, y'all are in a win-win situation with this one. If the Government of BC isn't willing to help you out, pretty sure there would be a fistfight between governors and senators here in the states over which one gets to offer y'all whatever you need.

@cjwrench07

2 ай бұрын

The US is even worse for anti-EV regulations now. Their 2018 federal budget had non-budgetary laws included. A few that stipulated “non-OEM” range-extenders don’t get classified under regular vehicle emissions & safety standards. But, they have to reach backup-generator’s much higher levels for safety and low-emissions standards. Those standards are were/are so expensive to implement, that special exclusions had to be made for the DoD, Homeland, & US Healthcare providers until the statutes are revisited in 2032!

@willk6274

2 ай бұрын

Talk about a strangle hold }:(

Yall did it!! I’m so excited to see this movement

Good on you guys !! Definitely the way forward !!! 🎉

This has been an amazing journey to watch. Well done

What! No vanity plates? Come on guys!😂 Great job! Congratulations on this important milestone.

Whoa whoa whoa, hold up. Topsy was on the island and no one mentioned it???? I would have booked the day off work to have had a chance to see Topsy in person!!!

I am looking forward to see the first Topsies here in the mountains in Austria hauling tons of wood. Soon!

This thing is a going to end up in a Canadian Heritage Moment in 30 years

That is awesome!! Way to go guys!

This is so cool! Great work guys. Keep on rocking.

Can't wait to see the first load of logs hauled!

So stoked for you and your team Chase. Have my pick up kit on order!

I used to deliver parts to the Western star factory in Kelona. I was sad to see it shut down. I'm glad to see that smart guy like you. As decided to do something that will change the course of automotive and Heavy hauling history.

So fantastic!!! Congrats to you guys. Incredible! Keep it up.

Can you get custom license plates in BC? If so you should definitely get "TOPSY" or "EDISON-01"

@st0rmrider

2 ай бұрын

EDIS-ONE

@willk6274

2 ай бұрын

How about “EDSNMTR”

Simply awesome. Congratulations!

Congratulations guys cant wait to see the testing

You guys definitely earned the right to drink all of Dad's beer. 🎉

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I'm SOOO EXCITED For Y'ALL

I can't wait to see one of these trucks on the road, you guys are doing fantastic work up there in Canada!

Freakin sweet man Topsy is official Solid work lads