Unveiling Edisons Electric Truck: A Detailed Tour of Topsy, Our Prototype!

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Explore the Future of Trucking with Edison Motors: Electric Truck Prototype Tour! 🚛⚡ In this in-depth video, join us as we take you on a journey through our first production prototype, affectionately named 'Topsy.' From the robust frame rails to the innovative butterfly hood, we showcase the unique features that make Edison trucks stand out. Get a glimpse under the hood, where a Caterpillar C9 diesel generator works seamlessly with our fuel-agnostic driveline system. Discover the spacious and ergonomic cab design, complete with signature features and old-school touches.
Dive into the details of our power distribution unit cleverly integrated into what seems like a headache rack. Explore the advanced electric axles and the monster motors that propel this heavy-duty truck into the future. Learn about the hybrid system, offering impressive driving range and efficiency. We delve into the practical aspects, such as tire chains, air compressors, and the air-ride suspension for battery protection. Uncover the thoughtfully designed control box for easy maintenance and serviceability. Understand how our approach to using standard grade eight bolts enhances field serviceability. Discover the weight dynamics of our hybrid system and how it allows for increased payload capacity. Topped off with a panoramic view of Topsy's capabilities, this video provides an inside look at the technology, durability, and innovation driving the future of electric trucks. Have questions? Drop them in the comments, and let's spark a conversation about the future of sustainable transportation! 🌐
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🔧 Built by Truckers, for Truckers 🔧
Founded by Chace Barber and Eric Little in 2016, Edison Motors is a testament to the trucking spirit. Beginning with a 1969 Kenworth Logging Truck named "Old Blue," they journeyed from Merritt, BC, hauling logs to the Yukon and drilling rigs in Alberta. Frustrated with newer trucks, they rebuilt classics from the frame up, expanding into power generation and off-grid solar systems in 2019. Their journey led to the creation of the Edison Truck, a robust electric truck tailored to logging and heavy vocational industries.
🔩 Upgrade Without Replacing: Edison Electrification Kit 🔩
Keep trucks on the road longer with the Edison Electrification kit. Upgrade your driveline to electric without replacing the entire truck. Ideal for vocational applications, this kit is a cost-effective solution. Unlike other electric trucks, Edison Motors offers customer choice. Choose between Rebuilding (utilizing existing cab and frame rails) or Remanufacturing (brand new frame and chassis).
🚚 Payload Efficiency: The Weight Balance 🚚
Edison Trucks match the weight of a normal diesel truck. With reduced motor weight and additional fuel balancing out battery weight, experience efficiency and increased payload capacity. The L series, though slightly heavier, remains comparable to a normal diesel truck.
🛠️ Keep Your Equipment with Rebuilt Trucks 🛠️
For vocational trucks, keep your equipment with a rebuilt truck. Edison's e-pto and control system integrate seamlessly. No need to replace your entire body when upgrading to an electric truck.
🔧 Bespoke Manufacturing: Handcrafted to Your Needs 🔧
The manufacturing process at Edison Motors is a testament to their commitment to customer satisfaction. Each Edison Truck undergoes a meticulous five-step process, from frame and rolling chassis preparation to final touches and rigorous testing. The focus is on building a truck that reflects the customer's requirements, embracing the philosophy of "Building The Truck Of The Future With The Quality Of The Past."
🔌 Electric or Diesel-Electric: Your Power, Your Choice 🔌
Edison Motors offers both fully electric and diesel-electric vocational trucks based on customer demands. The onboard generator ensures continuous operation in areas lacking charging infrastructure.
💡 Advantages of Electric: Power, Torque, Longevity 💡
Edison Trucks bring increased power, torque, reliability, and longevity. Inspired by electric freight trains, regenerative ability harnesses energy for efficient uphill climbs.
🌿 Environmental Benefits: Paving the Way for Change 🌿
Diesel-electric technology results in up to 70-100% fuel savings, directly correlating to a 75%-100% reduction in diesel exhaust. Smaller lithium batteries mean less environmental damage. Diesel-electric offers a practical transition to electric for energy-intensive trucking industries. Generator diesel engines ensure optimal fuel/air ratio, contributing to a hotter and cleaner burn of emissions.
🌍 Join Edison Motors on the Road to Sustainability! 🌍
www.EdisonMotors.ca

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  • @joshk.6246
    @joshk.62467 ай бұрын

    This is why people who actually do the work need to be integral to the design process. These guys are truckers so look at the truck they built. It's a hell of a good Way to prove how important the little details are.

  • @RENO_K

    @RENO_K

    7 ай бұрын

    I really really love the fact they use off the shelf bolts for putting together everything extremely customizeable extremely serviceable extremely replaceable

  • @tylerbaldwin1633

    @tylerbaldwin1633

    7 ай бұрын

    they are junk trucks lol they will never see mass production. they scammed everyone for their money lol

  • @rp1645

    @rp1645

    6 ай бұрын

    YES, they got input from logging trucks Drivers. A few copies back, ( Loggers World) did an in depth story on this truck. I love how everything is designed to get parts from any auto parts store. The control panel is NOT under the dash. I know working on my 1971 SeaGrave Engine. I can remove 6 screws to get behind the Dash panel for Electrical repair or just access. There are flat plates below Dash so I can easily run new wires up to dash. Having the panel on the back wall is just an amazing design.

  • @notlogical4016

    @notlogical4016

    14 күн бұрын

    engineers design what they are told to design, these big companies just dont want to spend the extra money to hear what costumers and workmen want in a truck

  • @joegeorgia8989
    @joegeorgia89897 ай бұрын

    You built a locomotive for the road. This is a great design. Have you thought about room for hydraulics? This would make a great dump truck and plow/salter/sander rig.

  • @hondarideralex

    @hondarideralex

    7 ай бұрын

    I think they have. They are already partnering up with a cement mixer and a snow plow upfitter.

  • @HoneyBadger762

    @HoneyBadger762

    7 ай бұрын

    As a dump truck driver I'm excited to see the first Edison dump truck

  • @loganshamblin4935

    @loganshamblin4935

    7 ай бұрын

    I’m in the tree care industry and I’ve been thinking of this truck as a chip/bucket/crane/grapple truck. Having it be electric, it wouldn’t have the sound pollution in neighborhoods. So many things to think about.

  • @robertthompson5527

    @robertthompson5527

    7 ай бұрын

    Bolt-on electric motor hydraulic system has been discussed and the Flowdraulic controls already support a wide range of vocational equipment management.

  • @John13Edge

    @John13Edge

    7 ай бұрын

    The company that electrified this truck its actually forte is marrying electric over hydraulic accessories ( sanders plows etc) so I am sure that by hitting one button on the display screens (and a little program) your unit would be ready to run with no cab mods..

  • @MrVkull
    @MrVkull7 ай бұрын

    Wow, a mechanic designed this truck. You actually did things with serviceability and reparability in mind. What a concept! Fault codes that actually tell you whats wrong and doesn't require you to tow to the dealer.... *slow claps* *chefs kiss*

  • @VTX00128

    @VTX00128

    21 сағат бұрын

    Yep as a former professional mechanic I love just straight up information and easy access to the parts not mention that they have built everything with $30. off the shelves parts no need to wait for a off shore warehouse for a $500.+ switch! And I have to love that a driver can jury-rig a fix and back on the road to the shop and not void a anti repair contract.

  • @helbnt
    @helbnt7 ай бұрын

    Imagine putting this concept into agricultural machines like tractors, combines, etc. Game changer!

  • @cowdencatlleco

    @cowdencatlleco

    5 ай бұрын

    They are making stuff like this I sell equipment to golf courses and we sell hybrid and all electric riding greens mowers fairway mowers ect. It's coming trust me... but how they mine the lithium isn't any better then burning gas or diesel imop.

  • @siggyincr7447

    @siggyincr7447

    4 ай бұрын

    I've been thinking for a while that a concept like this truck would work great for a tractor. Except I'd put one motor for each wheel to help with traction control. It would make a ton of sense. Essentially you could throw in whatever engine you like to power it. You would have better traction than you ever could hope to have with a fully mechanical drivetrain. Your PTO would be electric too so you could make it a variable speed drive and limit torque. The only thing I could see being a disadvantage is that it's going to be a little less fuel efficient on tasks where you could maintain your RPM at optimal even with a traditional design just because of the losses in converting to electric power and then back to mechanical.

  • @astafzciba

    @astafzciba

    4 ай бұрын

    it is an old concept. pretty much every heavy machinery is diesel-electric. large mining equipment are all diesel-electric.

  • @marklindquist2494

    @marklindquist2494

    4 ай бұрын

    I don't think it will work in a tractor because you use all the power all the time.

  • @siggyincr7447

    @siggyincr7447

    4 ай бұрын

    @@marklindquist2494 Really, that's news to me and I have 8 of them on my farm.

  • @nobodyofnaught2
    @nobodyofnaught27 ай бұрын

    Im sitting here at a construction site watching all the concrete trucks climb the hill belching black smoke and then sit there reving the engine obnoxiously loud while they unload. Imagine how awesome a Edison chassis would be on a concrete truck. All the torque for climbing hills with heavy loads, basically silent operation while on the job sites.

  • @HoneyBadger762

    @HoneyBadger762

    7 ай бұрын

    An Edison mixer truck would be amazing for construction with the silent hydraulics only downside is the idiots that don't turn the drum when driving empty cause the bearings get messed up causing the loud clanging sound when the drum is turning

  • @MarkRose1337

    @MarkRose1337

    7 ай бұрын

    One of the next few trucks is planned to be a cement mixer for use in Calgary

  • @jaydenlobbezoo1971
    @jaydenlobbezoo19717 ай бұрын

    Are you going to put a elephant on the hoods of all Edison trucks

  • @timj8405

    @timj8405

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes, they have announced the elephant will be there hood ornament

  • @25aspooner

    @25aspooner

    7 ай бұрын

    We can all hope! 👍🏼

  • @joshk.6246

    @joshk.6246

    7 ай бұрын

    Hood ornaments need to make a comeback all around. Just because.

  • @jrodrirodriguez6684

    @jrodrirodriguez6684

    6 ай бұрын

    Love the hat design, stealing tesla ideas 😂😂😂, great job guys

  • @chrisfenner5949
    @chrisfenner59495 ай бұрын

    I think with everything you've done, you've made the big manufacturers look ridiculous. This is the greatest idea ever. This makes the greenies happy along with the general truck driver. I think you've created an absolutely awesome rig. Can't wait to see it in production.

  • @stevenmitchell6347
    @stevenmitchell63477 ай бұрын

    This is a larger version of what I and my fellow engineering students did back in the late 70s. We used a Kubota 3cyl diesel and a generator in an F350 with electric motors and deep cycle forklift batteries. Worked great! I suggested propane electric "hybrid" semi's about 30 years ago so they could use electric power in urban areas and fire up the genset on the highway. It's good to see you built your version!

  • @leviborntreger4405
    @leviborntreger44057 ай бұрын

    If I had a billion dollars. I would invest as much as you needed. Because as an owner operator and working on my own trucks. This is going to be revolutionary! If you can keep this up, you’ll do good!

  • @LS-jk3fk

    @LS-jk3fk

    3 ай бұрын

    how's the pay being an owner operator? I'm a young ass college age guy that just got an entire truck chassis free from a friend who wanted to get rid of it with virtually everything but of course the engine, trans, and a few other cosmetics (hood, etc) but electronics and lines are intact, I'm going to spend a bit to rebuidl. already picked up the stock engin for dirt, just needa reubild the head. Being able to move heavy ass stuff for yourself and others and large loads must pay decently or be a nice side hustle

  • @red---paulvanravenswaay2247

    @red---paulvanravenswaay2247

    2 ай бұрын

    Amen!!!!

  • @red---paulvanravenswaay2247

    @red---paulvanravenswaay2247

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@LS-jk3fkwithout real good connections, or a whole lot of experience (= and connections), right now we're on the downside of the trucking/ freight cycle.... another words it stinks!! I personally don't see it ever improving because there's been so many people murdering their babies, the folks that think it's too much work or expensive, and then the bunch that actually says they believe that the population needs to be reduced and are willing to take steps to do so😱😱😱 These kind of things end up meaning less people on the earth with mouths to feed and fewer workers, therefore less freight.

  • @DestinyKnight666
    @DestinyKnight6667 ай бұрын

    I am not a trucker, but I really wish this startup to succeed. No fancy, trendy, style-ish, and "innovative" bullsh*t. Only practicality. Everything is meant for work, to do it's job and do it right, to last long, to be reliable, yet easily repairable when needed. This isn't a vehicle to just drive around (even tho you can), this is straight up tool to get the job done.

  • @grottlesgrotto6152

    @grottlesgrotto6152

    5 ай бұрын

    I’m not a trucker, and I gotta say I’m in the same camp. Would love to hear that this takes off and they start developing a pickup truck or more casual truck for my daily driver

  • @AdamGreen1
    @AdamGreen16 ай бұрын

    As an engineer I love everything about this. As a guy who fixes things ... This will haunt my dreams forever. Bravo gentlemen!

  • @Syritis

    @Syritis

    4 ай бұрын

    I'd like to know what specifically is going to haunt your nightmares, if Rich Rebuilds taught me anything, even teslas are serviceable with regular mechanic skills and a service manual. if anything this seems more practical, but i'm only a grassroots racers, not a heavy duty mechanic.

  • @ADobbin1

    @ADobbin1

    4 ай бұрын

    Why a nightmare? It seems like a mechanics dream. Everything is easily accessible, cheap and easy to find parts for.

  • @SnakingIvY

    @SnakingIvY

    2 ай бұрын

    Naw I think he meant that he wants to work on this machine but he is stuck with the crap from the major manufacturers

  • @TRKVSports

    @TRKVSports

    2 ай бұрын

    Agreed.... outstanding work Gentleman

  • @CausticTitan
    @CausticTitan6 ай бұрын

    It would be really cool to see large motorhomes adapted to run on a platform like this. If someone is camped out in one spot for a week, they could pull in a lot of power from rooftop solar and still use the generator if they need to.

  • @Joseph-C

    @Joseph-C

    3 ай бұрын

    So true. Years from now people will be astounded that we used to have motorhomes with a second engine just for generating electricity. It makes zero sense.

  • @redneckerthanyouu
    @redneckerthanyouu7 ай бұрын

    I dream of the day there's an Edison tractor or ag equipment. Not so much for the EV but just your approach to UI. I'm so jealous seeing the practicality of how you designed the cab and everything is made with serviceability in mind as well as analog everywhere. We are so desperate for this kind of equipment.

  • @RENO_K

    @RENO_K

    7 ай бұрын

    edison everything lol they design things for the consumer for the customer and for the world i love that mentality

  • @Robin-xe4yz

    @Robin-xe4yz

    7 ай бұрын

    A configurable tractor in a few different size classes would be amazing from this from a Right to Repair standpoint. Scumbag Green Deer and friends need the competition.

  • @lynwessel2471

    @lynwessel2471

    6 ай бұрын

    First thing I thought of was this guy has the same attitude about how things should be done as Ron Harmon and his Big Bud farm tractors which are being manufactured again.

  • @tiredofit1235

    @tiredofit1235

    6 ай бұрын

    Wouldn't work with pulling tractors as you need full power all the time

  • @redneckerthanyouu

    @redneckerthanyouu

    6 ай бұрын

    @tiredofit1235 correct, nothing will replace what diesel can do. I was just referring to cab design and the mechanical engineering that they built the machine to be fixed easily, cheaply, and by yourself from common use parts.

  • @L.A.Concrete
    @L.A.Concrete7 ай бұрын

    This is the difference between a bought education and a taught education the fact that a mechanic is building the truck and not engineers has me excited. I’m in the ready mix concrete business and can’t wait for these to arrive on the market

  • @TheAnnoyingBoss

    @TheAnnoyingBoss

    7 ай бұрын

    I like the idea of the hugh beam switch being right where my thumb is at and the reason i mention this is because i got into motorcycles and i use my thumbs for my phone. Its a bit natural. The only problem is on a motorcycle the switch is always in the same place so it worls.amd its a bit more difficult to put a thumb button on a wheel you might want to hit but if.the wheel is turning it gets more difficult

  • @devonwarman3818

    @devonwarman3818

    7 ай бұрын

    I get what you’re saying but it doesn’t really have anything to do with him not being an engineer. The reason your newer trucks are not serviceable is because they’re designed for quick efficient production. Service is not important to a company that prioritizes profits over everything else.

  • @evanmartin7809

    @evanmartin7809

    7 ай бұрын

    Hey, don't blame engineers for all the problems. A lot of them come from the designer requirements. For them it's better to be pretty than functional and maintainable.

  • @WilliamOwens1

    @WilliamOwens1

    7 ай бұрын

    That dude is an engineer. Wether or not he went to school for it .

  • @saff226

    @saff226

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@evanmartin7809bean counters and designers are the reason everything is pretty but a piece of shit now days.

  • @rdeh1678
    @rdeh16785 ай бұрын

    This is what most real truck drivers would want . Great job, a well thought out design

  • @GeneticMaker
    @GeneticMaker7 ай бұрын

    The maker in me, respects the maker in you. A masterclass in product development.

  • @qazwsx123222
    @qazwsx1232227 ай бұрын

    I really really wish there was someone putting this mentality into a pickup truck. If you guys would plan a pick up I guarantee you that you'd see a huge interest! Love the channel, love the mentality, and I'm looking forward where you go from here!!

  • @Blunthammer

    @Blunthammer

    7 ай бұрын

    Would buy.

  • @baronnecas2880

    @baronnecas2880

    7 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more, but I would buy damn near ANYTHING with this style of design

  • @karlmoffat6165

    @karlmoffat6165

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah I'd love to have my truck done up ! Ram 3500

  • @nickbermel4726

    @nickbermel4726

    7 ай бұрын

    If it’s less then 100k I will buy it

  • @manitoba-op4jx

    @manitoba-op4jx

    7 ай бұрын

    smoker windows need to make a comeback.

  • @jamesburleson1916
    @jamesburleson19167 ай бұрын

    I'm seriously impressed with this thing. I know you guys are coming at this frommthe heavy vocational side, but I see serious promise for us truckers who don't go off the tarmac. Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia come to mind.

  • @michaelgaryhall

    @michaelgaryhall

    7 ай бұрын

    Western Pennsylvanian here and I agree, I could definitely imagine myself buying one of these someday

  • @gormauslander

    @gormauslander

    7 ай бұрын

    I'd like to eventually get a direct quote from Chase, but the simple thought experiment works out that even if the generator has to run all the time to keep up with a highway truck, it's still smaller and runs at peak efficiency, so you'll still get fuel savings and more torque

  • @kylancook3477

    @kylancook3477

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@gormauslander I'd reckon it probably doesn't even have to run the whole time. The peak load is only during acceleration and won't pull near as much while cruising

  • @jamesburleson1916

    @jamesburleson1916

    7 ай бұрын

    @@gormauslander he's said in other videos that it does 2-3 hours on a full battery and the generator charges it in about an hour.

  • @gormauslander

    @gormauslander

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jamesburleson1916 Was that flat road testing? I seem to recall this being pulled from logging/off-road usage

  • @MrSmith-ok7tl
    @MrSmith-ok7tl6 ай бұрын

    This is awesome! I'm a mechanical engineer and have been wondering when will hybrid HD trucks hit the market. I really like your no-nonsense approach and use of many simple off-the-shelf and easily serviceable components. Great job!

  • @kieranharper261
    @kieranharper2617 ай бұрын

    Durability, simplicity, and ease of service. 3 of my favorite things. Love what you're doing here. I hope it takes off and (very selfishly) hope you eventually scale into medium duty trucks. Something like this would be a fantastic replacement for my rig

  • @austinengler8420
    @austinengler84207 ай бұрын

    "The reason why we have a butterfly hood is that it's cool"- put it on a t shirt. The triple wipers look awesome from the interior view.

  • @SeanHarlow
    @SeanHarlow7 ай бұрын

    I love how you've built everything to be maintainable and usable. I've dreamed for years about a similar drivetrain in a RV bus conversion, pure EV underneath with a generator in the back, so you have no idea how excited I've been to see someone proving that basic concept doesn't just work but will work for a much harsher use case. I hope to some day be able to pick up an older bus with an outdated drivetrain and install an Edison retrofit package. The idea of maintaining an old two stroke scares me so I've been focused on Series 60s, but a viable retrofit would open up basically anything with a strong chassis.

  • @robertthompson5527

    @robertthompson5527

    7 ай бұрын

    Built by loggers, for loggers!! Retrofit kits have been discussed. Carl is a great example of what you can do.

  • @SeanHarlow

    @SeanHarlow

    7 ай бұрын

    @@robertthompson5527 Yup, I've heard them discuss the "R-Series" retrofit plans and it's a perfect fit for my wants, just hoping that at some point I can actually afford to do one.

  • @NomadMonster

    @NomadMonster

    7 ай бұрын

    Our Nomad Monster needs the conversion!

  • @diytesla

    @diytesla

    7 ай бұрын

    I also want to convert an RV into a hybrid with electric powertrain. Hopefully someone will make a conversation kit, as it’s a lot of work planning everything out from scratch.

  • @justinmcsweeney9385
    @justinmcsweeney93857 ай бұрын

    What you guys are doing is the exact opposite of what car manufacturers of the day are doing. Absolutely a great platform and I hope to see it surpass what tesla is trying to do.

  • @MrYoshio14
    @MrYoshio147 ай бұрын

    This should have been done a 100 years ago but since its here I'm glad that it exists.

  • @sammysines471
    @sammysines4717 ай бұрын

    After driving it in Snowrunner, i gotta say i LOVE the feel of the driver-centric, dozer-style cab. Great work!

  • @isaacclark6749

    @isaacclark6749

    7 ай бұрын

    Sweet, I'm going to have to figure out how to get it in snowrunner

  • @finnlikesplanes7110

    @finnlikesplanes7110

    7 ай бұрын

    @@isaacclark6749 the mod is on the mod page, it's called the Edison truck.

  • @Buddha_the_Pug
    @Buddha_the_Pug7 ай бұрын

    Chace can't help but smile when explaining the name Topsy. Love it!

  • @Rubensteezy
    @Rubensteezy7 ай бұрын

    6:24 I'm a Systems Administrator and do wiring for a motorcycle race team, and this wiring makes my palms sweaty lol Fantastic prototype. I am very excited to see what this company does next.

  • @lachlanlandreth9069
    @lachlanlandreth90697 ай бұрын

    Love it. The amount of things you are leaving open for the operators to change, how easy it is to repair, using common psrts instead of one off parts that you can charge a whole new vehicle's worth on. Hopefully you guys do get the attention and orders from the industry.

  • @bohba13

    @bohba13

    7 ай бұрын

    they are _swamped_ with orders rn. They are in the "oh fuck we need to expand" phase of getting a product to market.

  • @ravemaster7405

    @ravemaster7405

    7 ай бұрын

    idk I feel like it's so corrupt that they won't even be able to make it street legal. epa will find some bullshit to ding them with

  • @TheTallOne890

    @TheTallOne890

    Ай бұрын

    ​@bohba13 nice. I'm just worried that they will become like Oldsmobile, where they were too reliable and too easy to replace stuff on

  • @dmacpher
    @dmacpher7 ай бұрын

    Regenerative breaking will be a game changer for this rig on BC hilly terrain

  • @legochuckles
    @legochuckles7 ай бұрын

    I’ve been wondering why no one has ever done this! This is a simple, reliable easy to repair truck! I love it! You guys should really build a simple pickup truck too for people that just want a truck, not a $100k Cadillac wannabe

  • @audrunasgruslys9243
    @audrunasgruslys9243Ай бұрын

    It seems like a product built with repairabikity and servicability in mind. This is amazing

  • @jackhammered
    @jackhammered7 ай бұрын

    As I guy who works in the trades I appreciate all the common sense applied to this build 👍

  • @samwenske
    @samwenske7 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to see the actual production version

  • @jacobstofmeel3619
    @jacobstofmeel36197 ай бұрын

    As a heavy vehicle tech, this is amazing. Its like an engineer grabbed an mechanic and said "make me a truck, a truck that will work, be reliable and be serviceable...oh and it has to be electric". Tech "well first thing i want is a diesel engine, what you guys do with that is up to you"

  • @graywolf2694
    @graywolf26947 ай бұрын

    When none engineers built a truck, it is simple and easy to use and work on. This is how EVs should be.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve7 ай бұрын

    *"I'm fat"* LoL 🤣😆 you really cut to the CHASS! pun intended!

  • @Ph3389
    @Ph33897 ай бұрын

    The wiring is awesome finally it’s like a mechanic built a truck as a tall guy I’ve had to go underneath the dash and it sucks thank you for making that

  • @larryflanigan2761
    @larryflanigan27613 ай бұрын

    Finally someone built a real truck for the real world usage, its an amazing concept truck.

  • @codywinkler7230
    @codywinkler72307 ай бұрын

    Can't wait to see this rig fully loaded and see how she performs! Good looking truck, love the serviceability aspect, and the electric drive concept. Looking forward to great things!

  • @justinfowler2857
    @justinfowler28577 ай бұрын

    That is a truck ready to work. Truly a thing of beauty.

  • @randgrithr7387
    @randgrithr73877 ай бұрын

    Very satisfied to hear that the generator can send power to the axles directly. That will greatly improve the lifespan of the battery.

  • @JayTalksinjury
    @JayTalksinjury7 ай бұрын

    I sold vehicals and 1 of my customers was an engineer and like he said , " i can make your vehical last a lifetime besides wear parts but they hire me , then 3 other engineers to make the vehical break at certain point in its lifetime to get as much money from the customer as we can !"... I am glad to see a company thinking about the customer and servicing the truck instead of making us do Olympic gymnastics to change a Fuse !!!.. Bravo fella Canucks .. Bravo ❤❤

  • @MichaelThe-Pyro
    @MichaelThe-Pyro7 ай бұрын

    Utility aside, it just looks so damn futuristic and cool

  • @SpencerHHO
    @SpencerHHO7 ай бұрын

    This is a much better set of compromises than any other option. Not only do you drastically reduce fuel consumption, you also reduce the pressure on minning. The modularity also allows for changes in the future as the situation changes. I wish you all the success in the world. Hopefully some other companies start licensing your designs and components.

  • @owendodman3037
    @owendodman30377 ай бұрын

    You could put a second headache rack behind that one. And make the power distribution headboard slide out to the passenger side of the truck allowing access to both. Cheers 🍻

  • @Dutch4609

    @Dutch4609

    7 ай бұрын

    Then you would have to add so much extra cable to compensate. It would be easier to design a pinned headache rack that folds down towards the 5th wheel plate so that you can get to the PDU. That comes with it’s own set of challenges, like how to stand the headache rack back up, but I see that as being a simpler challenge to overcome than moving the entire PDU.

  • @owendodman3037

    @owendodman3037

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Dutch4609 just a couple 6ft loops of loom in the harness like they already have for 'servicability" and a couple heavy duty slides with a lock

  • @martythemartian99
    @martythemartian997 ай бұрын

    Back in the 1970's, I started wondering why doesn't anyone replace the massive transmission of big trucks with a generator and an electric drive, like a locomotive? Good to see someone finally did. 😊

  • @LeftCoastStephen
    @LeftCoastStephen7 күн бұрын

    Very good looking HD truck. With the aerodynamics of a brick, it wouldn’t work for long haul trucking but is perfect for what you intend. It’s very obvious that at least one of you has spent time on your back, in the mud and snow, fixing something. Great job!

  • @husamabudawoud3258
    @husamabudawoud32587 ай бұрын

    Wish my HD truck 2500 is built like this. Electric replacing hydraulics is very convenient too.

  • @fazbeark1ng
    @fazbeark1ng7 ай бұрын

    i really like the butterfly hood with the sliding parts

  • @chancepricee
    @chancepricee6 ай бұрын

    This is the future. Finally a sensible company

  • @felixaudet5860
    @felixaudet58607 ай бұрын

    I think every car should be made with that design philosophy.

  • @AnupamVipul
    @AnupamVipul7 ай бұрын

    You sir have my respect . I have been talk about this tech "serial hybrid" Get best of both world today not wait for some magic tech tommrow . I love the design philosophy of user serviceable parts and thank good no curve glass 👍👍👍👍

  • @sheldongoossen9771
    @sheldongoossen97717 ай бұрын

    It would be good to see the cab progress to a little more comfort. I'm sure it will but I 100% the reason the cab is the way it is.

  • @robertthompson5527

    @robertthompson5527

    7 ай бұрын

    So much room in there, bolt in whatever seats/creature comforts you like...

  • @2ndlt.sadness67
    @2ndlt.sadness677 ай бұрын

    The best part of it being pretty much entirely made of mass produced parts, is that every driver over time can change things out to better suit their job, tastes, and workload, without spending an obnoxious amount of money

  • @mattclark6482
    @mattclark64825 ай бұрын

    What a concept, making something new with an eye to repair easily and inexpensively. Anyone not building commercial equipment like this is trying to lock you in to a lifetime of service plans and planned obsolescence

  • @ChaseCares
    @ChaseCares7 ай бұрын

    The rear e-axles our water cooled right? It would be interesting if in the winter you can dump the heat they generate into the engine, so you wouldn't have to run a block heater or wait for a warmup period, you could just get in the truck and go and the generator could automatically start when warm/needed. You all have probably thought about that, but I thought it seemed interesting. Amazing truck, keep up the great work!

  • @mickys8065

    @mickys8065

    7 ай бұрын

    There is no engine. That diesel generator is just that, a generator. You can already hop in Topsy and start moving, regardless of if the generator is ready to go. So the generator can be getting warmed up whilst on the move.

  • @dirtdevil70

    @dirtdevil70

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@mickys8065Thats what he is suggesting. Run off the batteries at the start, using the heat generated by the axles ( i think they are liquid cooled) to preheat the diesel so that its toasty warm when iit needs to start..ie no block heater needed

  • @Dutch4609

    @Dutch4609

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dirtdevil70yes they are liquid cooled, but it’s cooling package is separate from the engine. The generator has its own cooling package.

  • @dirtdevil70

    @dirtdevil70

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Dutch4609 simple heat exhanger solves that while still allowing both systems to be separate.

  • @Dutch4609

    @Dutch4609

    7 ай бұрын

    @@dirtdevil70good point. Maybe something that is looked into later on.

  • @mickealsen
    @mickealsen7 ай бұрын

    I recommend driving the truck during night to check that you can see the buttons and dials during operation.

  • @NathanielStauber

    @NathanielStauber

    7 ай бұрын

    I think some backlit labels above each switch would fit well with the theme. Could be custom or something from a big manufacturer's parts bin.

  • @user2C47

    @user2C47

    7 ай бұрын

    In my opinion, the production version should primarily use rocker switches because they come backlit from the factory.

  • @cynthiastockstill2450
    @cynthiastockstill24507 ай бұрын

    Awesome, my brother needs this he’s heavy haul in and out of the woods all the time!!!

  • @leeknivek
    @leeknivek12 күн бұрын

    This is how modern pickup trucks should be made as well.

  • @Buddha_the_Pug
    @Buddha_the_Pug7 ай бұрын

    I have literally no use for this truck, and yet I want one lol

  • @robertthompson5527

    @robertthompson5527

    7 ай бұрын

    I would like to retrofit (or build) an RV and go travel.

  • @ScaredOfMonster
    @ScaredOfMonster7 ай бұрын

    I honestly can't believe you actually finally built it ! Been following from the very early stages, bought stock and support you fully !! Just amazing !!

  • @staomruel
    @staomruel6 ай бұрын

    Those lamps alone show the respect you have for your customers. I'm not one, but I applaud your approach and wish you all the success in the world.

  • @joeaddison
    @joeaddison6 ай бұрын

    Love the old school mixed with the new school! The mentality is the most impressive thing, repairability, driver comfort, driver visibility, driver repairs, etc. You're thinking about how this truck will work 25-55 years from now!

  • @JackieBright
    @JackieBright7 ай бұрын

    This is an absolutely beautiful truck. I would absolutely buy a car / pickup built with this design & engineering philosophy

  • @NJHENDO
    @NJHENDO7 ай бұрын

    Continually planting seeds at our company to order one of these bad boys once y’all are ready for production. This has been SUCH a joyous ride to watch over the last couple of years. Your trucks share many things in common that we preach to our customers in the food industry-coming from an engineering division for automated packaging machines.

  • @dirtpounder

    @dirtpounder

    7 ай бұрын

    Coolest company in the court if you got them to bring one on board. It is very cool to see their journey; knew it would turn out good but this is just incredible.

  • @feron450
    @feron4505 ай бұрын

    “The reason it has a butterfly hood is cause it’s cool!” That is by far the best quote from an engineer ever

  • @nathansmith3608
    @nathansmith36087 ай бұрын

    Really cool seeing you guys putting all the best features from the past (durability, repairability, simplicity) & future (efficiency, power, torque, lower emissions) of trucking together in one truck - looks like a great design!

  • @jupitersailing6911
    @jupitersailing69117 ай бұрын

    This is a groundbreaking piece of machinery

  • @georgewalker4481
    @georgewalker44817 ай бұрын

    Finally someone that knows what they're talking about and knows how to build a truck self-education 10 times better than a bought education

  • @pieterbarneveld9518
    @pieterbarneveld95187 ай бұрын

    The industry has been waiting and wanting this for years , congrats on sticking with the simple is best philosophy. Can’t wait till see what the future holds. 🍻

  • @rudeandrotteninside
    @rudeandrotteninside6 ай бұрын

    I really want this as a camper build Imagine all the fun places you can go with the comfort equivalent to a large bedroom

  • @thelonewrangler1008
    @thelonewrangler10087 ай бұрын

    I love watching this truck come together. You're going to make me start a business just to have a reason to buy one of these😂

  • @tbix1963
    @tbix19637 ай бұрын

    Great overview. Have been waiting for years for someone to wake-up and build a practical hybrid electric vehicle. Have enjoyed watching your team building this and have been continuously impressed. Wishing you and your crew the best.

  • @Project337
    @Project3377 ай бұрын

    Now's the time to install a Portafloor in the shop and start up on that service truck, I can't wait to see how you plan to package all of this running gear in other configurations for other vocations.

  • @justincharles6585
    @justincharles65856 ай бұрын

    I know absolutely nothing about trucks and i love this right here

  • @StefanSteinerWA
    @StefanSteinerWA7 ай бұрын

    Love the explanation of how electric diesels work. It’s an extremely efficient hybrid. I’ve tried over the years to explain to people how pure ICE vehicles are so inefficient. They rarely run at optimum efficiency; whereas, this tire of system, the engine only runs at optimum RPM.

  • @dude62478
    @dude624787 ай бұрын

    Chase, you and your team ha?e done us early investors proud. You smashed it, you smashed it, you smashed it. Just like all of us blue collar no none sense guys do everyday. I hope you guys grab the industry by the nuts a show everyone what a real product looks like.

  • @jasonlarsen3515
    @jasonlarsen35157 ай бұрын

    I am looking forward to watching your real world testing and the evolution from prototype to production.

  • @fredygump5578
    @fredygump55787 ай бұрын

    It's a truck, that's actually a tractor....that's actually a train! Every electric vehicle should be like this. The fact it has electric drive should make it better at being a truck. No gears to miss, all the torque when you need it, etc.

  • @PhotonHerald
    @PhotonHerald7 ай бұрын

    I don't drive a truck for a living. But I'm familiar. Incredibly well thought out system!

  • @Flameheadwilson
    @Flameheadwilson7 ай бұрын

    I love the reliability and simplicity design approach. I wish more companies chose long term reputation and sustainability over making as much money as fast as possible.

  • @arkthefennecfox2366
    @arkthefennecfox23667 ай бұрын

    Its a gorgeous truck fellas, Proud of how it progressed, i just wish i could afford to support you fellas, Hope we get some stuff like this in the states

  • @kenwood_9474
    @kenwood_94747 ай бұрын

    A real locomotive! This is a great design I've always loved train style onboard conversion

  • @bobbyshaftoe
    @bobbyshaftoe7 ай бұрын

    absolutely FABULOUS BUILD! Well Done!

  • @ethangifford7570
    @ethangifford75707 ай бұрын

    I can't get enough of this truck. It looks fantastic, and everything is so thought out for simplicity. I can't wait to see the first sleeper version with stacks on it.

  • @spevakdesigns
    @spevakdesigns7 ай бұрын

    This is absolutely amazing Chase and Edison crew! I've been following for nearly two years and can't believe how far you've come in such a short time. Such a well thought out and logical design from bumper to bumper. There are numerous innovations you've incorporated into this truck are revolutionary in this industry. Can't wait to see where you go from here and hope to get to see one in person someday in the future!

  • @justxbreathe
    @justxbreathe7 ай бұрын

    I have to say, I am really glad that I just so happened to stumble across a random clip of yours back in February talking about windshield aerodynamics, because I have been following along ever since then, and could not be happier to see this video - and so soon! If you had asked me back then I wouldn't have guessed it!

  • @Luddite1
    @Luddite16 ай бұрын

    Oh I really hope you sell thousands of these and export em to As a truck mechanic I’m absolutely loving everything you’ve built and where you’ve put it !

  • @mathewwhite1821
    @mathewwhite18217 ай бұрын

    Love the example you've given of a loaded log truck in the mountain regen braking all the way down to the water. Then empty using batteries back to the top. The fuel usages would be so minimal.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve7 ай бұрын

    The cool thing is, this is all review for me, and I enjoyed every minute/second!

  • @markthurston601
    @markthurston6014 ай бұрын

    Ur keeping it simple ur a worker u know wat is needed its a win win win

  • @coltonkruse2313
    @coltonkruse23137 ай бұрын

    Man i would absolutely love an over the road verison with a sleeper.

  • @Prestiged_peck
    @Prestiged_peck7 ай бұрын

    These things would likely be amazing as aussie road trains

  • @cowkiller2189
    @cowkiller21897 ай бұрын

    I know the lower windows would get plastered with mud and road salt, but did you guys ever consider putting wipers on the lower windows too?

  • @jonathanellis8737

    @jonathanellis8737

    7 ай бұрын

    Wipers and lower window grill guards would be sweet for what the truck is meant for.

  • @AlainODea
    @AlainODea7 ай бұрын

    I love your energy in this. It's very clear that you saw a series of problems in your own trucking experience and built a truck that solves them. Just one after another big or little wins for real use.

  • @nvanarchy
    @nvanarchy7 ай бұрын

    Love your work and progress.

  • @RandomSkitts
    @RandomSkitts7 ай бұрын

    I really like the thought and little details in this truck. From the efficient driveline to the way the mirrors are mounted to make it easier to service. So many things we were put in place with the customer/ user in mind and I like that.

  • @themisterchristie
    @themisterchristie7 ай бұрын

    Keeps getting more and more impressive. Love the thought put into this truck.

  • @grahamlauder2866
    @grahamlauder28664 ай бұрын

    I admit that as an old trucker, I was a skeptic at the start of this. But I have to admit I've become a convert. Keep it up.

  • @houlmyhead9947
    @houlmyhead99474 ай бұрын

    "Fuel agnostic" I love that

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