Watch Edison Beat Tesla: The Electric Truck Revolution
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- 🚚 Get ready for the most jaw-dropping electric truck adventure with Edison Motors and Deboss Garage! They've got a Sherman tank on a trailer, and Topsy, their electric truck, is about to tackle its first load-no less than a massive Sherman tank with a Chevy on it! 🦈⚡
🔧 Join the crew as they navigate the challenges of connecting Topsy to the trailer, sharing the excitement and nerves of moving over 100,000 pounds on their very first attempt. Will Topsy's electric power rise to the occasion and outperform traditional semis? 🌐🔌
🔍 Dive into the technical details as they discuss electric motor efficiency, pre-charge circuits, and the incredible experience of moving a load heavier than any Tesla semi has ever handled. It's a groundbreaking moment for electric trucks, and you don't want to miss it! 🌟🔋
🎥 Watch as the team shares their real-time reactions, the electric truck's performance data, and the sheer thrill of witnessing an electric vehicle move a Sherman tank with such ease. Strap in for an electrifying ride and witness history in the making! ⚡🔧
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Unveiling Edison Motors - Pioneers of Electric Trucking Revolution! ⚡🚚
🌍 Introduction:
Welcome to Edison Motors, where the future of trucking unfolds! As a Canadian Clean Technology Company, we take pride in manufacturing Electric Semi Trucks that redefine industry standards. Join us on this journey from our inception to the groundbreaking technology behind our trucks.
💡 Why Upgrade the Driveline? Edison Electrification Kit:
Why replace the entire truck when you can upgrade the driveline? Our Edison Electrification Kit allows you to breathe new life into existing trucks, offering a sustainable, cost-effective solution. Choose between rebuilding and remanufacturing, tailoring the process to your preferences.
🚛 Payload Weight and Efficiency:
Explore the efficiency of our retrofit kits with real-world examples. No reduction in weight, increased payload capacity, and the ability to keep existing truck-mounted equipment make Edison Trucks a practical choice.
🔧 Bespoke Manufacturing Process:
Discover the art of bespoke manufacturing at Edison Motors. Our 5-step process, from frame preparation to final testing, ensures each truck meets customer requirements. We're building the truck of the future with a nod to the quality and simplicity of the past.
⚙️ No Planned Obsolescence:
Edison Motors is committed to selling you a truck for a lifetime. Inspired by the reliability of Pacific trucks from the 1960s and 1970s, our trucks are designed to last, combining high-tech efficiency with easy maintenance.
⚡ Electric and Diesel-Electric Options:
Choose from fully electric and diesel-electric vocational trucks based on your needs. Our onboard generator offers flexibility when charging infrastructure is limited.
🔍 Understanding Diesel-Electric:
Dive into the nuances of diesel-electric technology, where the generator exists solely to recharge the batteries, offering a fully electric driving experience.
🌿 Advantages of Electric:
Explore the benefits of electric, from increased power and torque to reliability and longevity. Drawing inspiration from freight trains, our trucks excel in moving heavy freight efficiently.
🔧 Efficiency Behind Diesel-Electric:
Uncover the secrets of diesel-electric efficiency, where our battery technology meets peak load demands. The constant rpm of the generator eliminates turbo lag, providing a seamless driving experience.
📈 Fuel Savings and Environmental Benefits:
Understand how fuel savings vary based on usage, with the most significant reductions in logging and city vocational operations. Edison Trucks offer a practical transition to electric in energy-intensive industries.
⚖️ Weight Comparison: Diesel vs. Diesel-Electric:
Explore weight considerations with real examples. Witness the balance between weight reduction in the motor and additional fuel, ensuring comparable weights with traditional diesel trucks.
🌍 Conclusion: Join the Green Revolution!
Edison Motors invites you to be a part of the green revolution in trucking. Whether you're an individual trucker or a fleet manager, our trucks are engineered for efficiency and reliability. Subscribe for more updates as we continue shaping the future of electric trucking together! 🌿🔌 #EdisonMotors #ElectricTrucks #TruckingRevolution - Auta a dopravní prostředky
So glad to be a part of this boys! I put a ton of work into the old cabover, but I have to be honest. It wasn't near as much fun driving home after experiencing how effortlessly Topsy moved the tank....
The way you looked to make sure the trailer was actually there as you took off, says it all. Chace is on the cusp of greatness, and you were lucky enough to be a part of it. 😊
Will your truck be the first big truck conversion?
I am glad to see innovation in this sector. Hybrid trucking and alternative fuels are the way of the future for sure. Definitely disappointed it is not coming out of the US, but also not surprised given the sad state of our auto manufacturing.
I am sure I was not the only one but, after seeing the first video I suggested that they get in touch with you because you have always been so gracious with other CZcamsrs and eager to help, which is one of the reasons I watch your channel.
sounds like ur doing a 3rd truck with a conversion 😂
"You made me hate my truck" This right here is all the advertisement you'll ever need.
By that do you mean your automatic Volvo??
@@rossohalloran7773 Comment was referring to a Kenworth cabover
Electric trucks will be great for local runs until improvements are made in the power density of batteries.
@slingblade01 umm do you know how Topsy works? If you got diesel and hill for regen, you got power for more range coming in
@@slingblade01 With current setup with the two diesel fuel tanks. Topsy should be good for 1200 miles, that is not a local drive. Batteries have insane POWER Density, that 200kWh pack could easily kick out 1000kW 1341 horsepower. Energy capacity density of batteries is not critical with a Diesel Generator.
Not only does it move with ease, it does it quietly. You can hear the tires break loose. The frame isn’t twisting from the load on the engine. It’s not jerking on a clutch, taking up driveline slack. It just goes. If you ever need a second tag line for Edison “You made me hate my truck” is a good one.
That is a good tags line 🤣
@@EdisonMotors"It'll make you hate your truck."
@@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt It'll make you hate your old truck. :)
Seriously though we have two 4x4 SUV's up here and diesel one feels like going back in to the dark ages after driving a while with electric version. Starting up and hearing the engine, then shifting the gears and if you press pedal then waiting for the turbo to spool up to give you power, that's all unnecessary and gets annoying very fast if I've been driving electric for awhile. Thank god the future is here :D
You need to include the full quote though, or else it's just not as good...
"You made me hate my truck, jackass" 😂
Well done boys! Freaking awesome work
If you make a quad axle dump truck im in
A big part of that effortless feel is no twist to the chassis as there's no torque coming from the front. The truck itself is along for the ride while the E axles do all the work. Brilliant piece of engineering.
Congrats to the Edison crew
Perhaps more importantly they have no torque from the drive shaft twisting on the ball trying to lift one set of wheels. The traction on all 4 set of duals should be about the same and yet they managed to break a set loose.
Indeed, the entire of the loading is in the axles.
im shocked at how quiet it is
@@angus4202 its electric
@@EarlofBusterbrookdeisel-electric
It's just brilliant seeing Topsy hauling that trailer and load like it's nothing. Well done! And all for $1.5 million - that's truly insane.
1.5 mil is a lot, but in terms of engineering and development and building for a project like this...damn. Someone has a good head for budgets.
@@kugelblitz1557 $1.5m is a lot to you and me, but it wouldn't even set up the offices for the other automotive start ups! They do indeed have a good head for budgets. The money went where it was best spent for sure.
@@kugelblitz1557 Really the most sad thing about this is 1.5 is nothing in terms of R&D, any number of large companies could have brought this product to us multiple times over for the price of their yearly golf tournament. The mining industry for example has had electric drive for decades now, generally in much bigger vehicles, batteries have been coming in bigger packs and higher capacity for years now. And not to take away Edisons thunder here, they have done an amazing job here, but why did some tiny company in the middle of nowhere Canada have to do this? Any number of companies should have put this product on the road in the last few years.
@@kugelblitz1557nit hard to keep costs low when you are a trucker and dont build everything from scratch and use proven interchangeable parts
@@kugelblitz1557 ikr It could've been waaaaaay more expensive.
First of all: congratz on the best first load in the history of electric trucking. Elon, eat your heart out! Secondly: the total look of disbelief and pure enjoyment on your faces was brilliant. I would thank @debossgarage for poking the bear a bit. Topsy has a bright future ahead of him! So do Edison trucks.
Perhaps the best first load for a new type of truck In all history. Truly impressive Indeed.
Elon would be proud.
Edison Truck! Edison Trucks! 💟
That was fun for a very first load. I’m a heavy haul driver full time. Hook to lowboy and hit a 6% hill at 90kmh at the bottom. See how she does . See what the road speed and battery consumption is when you crest the top.
That will teach us a lot
Its the first load. That will come in time
its a 2 week old product. the testing will start now. lets see in the next year or two on this channel how it performes
@edwardbaker5373: That’s right, try it out and see what it will do. No dilly dallying or foot dragging. You have to find out where you are to negotiate the path forward. Take care.
I think it will do just fine. Remember, there is no power band. Until you start going backwards, the motor won't care that it's near zero RPM. Trains do this on the regular. I bet the genset will be wound all the way up, too.
then you get most of the charge back on the way back down.
That is absolutely awesome, guys. I am legitimately thrilled to see Topsy move that much weight. Cant wait to see the max load, running her on hills, and soft underfoot conditions testing! Not trying to rush you or anything, but the real world off road conditions are going to be fascinating
Do we finally have enough torque to drift the trailer?
The fun part for the engineers is when you start running it for 8 hours straight under load at 70/112 mph/kph to ensure you understand the cooling dynamics of all the parts. It looks like they've built everything extra heavy duty, but damned if you don't find something that gets hot and starts melting down in high power systems.
If they intend to mass produce and sell this truck this is the best advertising campaign they could have possibly done for it. Not this video specifically but having a CZcams channel and taking potential customers every step of the way, from design to prototype to finished product. If I for whatever reason need an electric semi truck sonetime in the future I will probably think back to these guys and see if they're selling them yet.
Their plans are to indeed mass produce them, and essentially sell them to shops that customize them for stuff like logging, fire/rescue, cement mixing, all that other stuff
I cant lie. The moment Chace says ""WE DID IT!" it brought a tear to my eye. Seeing such a lroject come together and just ease off with such a large load. Its amazing to see what good, regular dudes can accomplish with some motovation and drive to provide something theyre not being provided in the current market. This is AMAZING! So proud of you guys! Glad to be a tiny, tiny part of it, watching along here from my house. Cant wait to see these start hitting markets and seeing feedback from real world use. I bet it only gets better!
Ok it hasn’t gone over 5mph, funny thing is they’ll still sell u this yet we haven’t see on the high way or better yet working for month straight
First truck you can proudly talk about n say" that beast pulls em like a freight train! " cos it actually is a locomotive on wheels buddy👌🏽🤣👍🏽.
A train uses it's diesel engine to produce power to a generator that turns the wheels. This only uses diesel to charge the batteries. It would be nice to see at least two of these pulling a whole lot more weight in the future.
@markbremmer8642 you must've missed the walkthrough video where they explained that there is a shunt where the diesel will directly drive the motors under certain conditions
That’s exactly what we built. A freight train on wheels. Even included the train horn!
@EdisonMotors doing Rob Swanson proud! 🫡 I just picked up a BC Rail 5 chime and if it isn't the prettiest sound in the world
@@EdisonMotors Now you just need to make the pickup truck version of this!
After seeing the Tesla truck I said that E-trucks are not going to work. Now you have given us a whole new look. All the other ideas you see for the future of of this design is amazing. The regen brakes, self charging, and connecting to the grid is pure genius. This truck is the one that will change the world. Canada is the trendsetter.
Personally I don’t think pure electric is the answer but diesel electric may be. We need to remember diesel electric is a tried and true tech.
Wait what!? Did you do a burnout loaded ?!!! Topsy just did an after burner takeoff fully loaded!!!! That's F15 eagle territory buddy!!!!
You have no idea the amount of torque this beast has.. electric is incredible
@@EdisonMotorsand it all peaks at low speed
@@stauker.1960Yes, at higher speed you need even more torque for a burnout. Let’s look at a ole slow poke fossil one: Sorry, no burnout. Oh well. At least the old man tried.
100,000 lbs of torque will do that
@@EdisonMotors that's why you will need a shifter for gas pedal profiles so you can get the range and amount of push you need per stage. That beast is gonna need to learn how to master that power.
Built in BC, testing in Ontario and beating the world.
Congrats Edison and Deboss.
Ok you’re a fanboy , but can’t you agree it hasn’t Beaten anything driving in a circle. We need to see it haul logs, then haul for a month straight to see what happens. It’s sad people like you would buy something like this without it ACTUALLY being proven
Best video outtro ever. "You made me hate my truck, jackass" followed by hearty laughter 😂😂
Deboss, and Edison are now officially Canadian Royalty!
I'm so glad you let Rich drive her.
I know what you market is, but when is the
Cabover Sleeper, street version of Topsy coming out?
Imagine Rich's truck, with a flat floor/no dog box?
Diesel engine behind the cab, not under it.
Just batteries under there, for heat, and AC.
Congratulations Boys!
I’m glad Rich talked us into hauling a load
@@EdisonMotors
It was Epic!
Now we just need AvE in on it, but I am not that sure how good old Peg-leg will feel about it.
Probably coming as soon as they get retrofit business running
Yes, COE with engine out back. That would be cool. An oilfield truck crane was coe with the engine set back. Man that was a roomy four wide front seat sitting over the front wheels.
I'm not even a truck driver, and this has been one of my favorite projects to follow on YT. It's such a good idea.
If Rich likes it with the whole "you made me hate my truck" that's all you need!! Yall have a good thing going!! Love to see the results!
Topsy was like " when are ya gonna load me up there bud? "
Yeah, she didn’t notice this load behind her at all
I've hauled 100k before, and I really couldn't tell y'all were hauling that much weight with the way the cab was moving. Absolutely incredible, hats off to y'all. Good job topsy!
How is driving in a circle at5 mph hauling , let’s be real here and not just blatant fanboys
@@Airsoftbros888bros mad😂😂😂
Deboss and Edison....LETS GO!!!
Get Deboss involed with the on-road version of the truck. Love Rich's work
Love the way rich turned around to see if it was still there😅
the software, the frame and everything. What a massive accomplishment fellas and i want one now
Watching Chace and Rich is like watching 2 brothers geek out about their new toys lol. The admiration and respect for what eachother has built is so great to see! And congrats on the first load!! Topsy didnt seem to care if the trailer was hooked up or not
I can t get over how quiet it is
the amount of new sounds you WILL hear is going to be overwhelming and panic inducing as you will hear every single loose componet on the vehicle, ./..everything NOT tightened to perfection or zero clearanced will become a mission to silence.
@@-LightningRod-Or just get use to the mechanical sounds and only figure out what sounds wrong and needs to be fixed.
@@Neojhun
thats right friend,...
you nailed it Exactly,.....
there are no mechanical sounds.
It will be a freaky experience the more 'seasoned" a trucker you is.
trust me, ..after you hear, ..for the first time,...
the loose lid on the cabinet for the thing, rattle for a day,..ule fix it.
The very concept of, "Next Level Equipment" is beyond comprehension without experience.
EV's dwarf Everything if you turned up up to emergency fire pump levels, ...they would just jump into the air and turtle to the roof.
Tesla's,..are rumoured to be at 35% rated capacity Maximum, ..even dialed up into plumper mode,
I'm guessing,...for YOUR Safety.
I think that in future ones, they may add some sounds. These would be to indicate stuff so the driver can keep their eyes on the road.
In the final version I expect the software controlling the motors will do a bit of traction control so that the wheels all turn at the same speed. I would expect a sound when that system does something because unlike on a normal truck, there wouldn't be any sound from it happening.
I also think they might add a sound for "you may want to back off on that go pedal a bit". Without sounds, and with the high off the ground perspective, it could be a bit tempting to go just a little faster than the authorities suggest.
@@kensmith5694
i would have a "Flight of the Valkyries" sound everytime i released the brakes.
Electric torque really is no joke - and this was awesome. So cool to see that much weight being moved silently and drama-free, and clearly you thought so too!
Down the line I guess that the power and torque will rip the tires, I know how I drive my electric car, if you have the power, you will use it!! The good thing is that you can tune it all in software! It is sooo cool to see your progress! Hats off to you all and the team!!
Thats a lot of weight, I'm curious what the max would be since that was so easy.. although moving 100k up a mountain would be vastly different I imagine
Just go slower.
Yeah uphill gradient matter
well given they frequently haul 100t in Aus with single rigs, I imagine this truck which is technically more powerful would do better, but real-world tests are what really matter versus hypotheticals
theoretically ,..there is no limit, ..the armature will pull till it melts
Just imagine the power on a tri-drive with a powered steering axel.
Great to see this! Congrats guys!
Oh, and the other truck driver is very nice. You need to be open to new things, especially when his own rig is such a beautiful cabover!
He's actually a technician
He is another youtuber who works on heavy equipment and builds custom cars. You should check him out he built the cab over from the ground up as well as the ultimate towing pickup
Chase looks like a very proud daddy when talking about Topsy. The grin on his face says it all.
Not the crossover episode I would have predicted five years ago but I am so here for it!
I was there when you did that. It was indeed, impressive. I don't understand though, why so many people take this as an opportunity to trash the Tesla Semi. The two trucks are designed for two completely different markets. Topsey is intended for heavy hauling over rough terrain. The Tesla is intended for fast hauling of highway-legal loads on highways and through urban areas. It's like a baseball-bat manufacturer saying that their bats are way better than some other company's golf-clubs.
This outclasses Tesla’s in every way except maybe aerodynamics. They haven’t addressed the huge issue of them needing to sit and charge overnight. Truck stops would need a entire substation just to function.
This made me smile so much. I'm so happy for you guys. The only electric vehicle I like is this truck
I genuinely can’t believe it’s taken this long to create a hybrid truck.
It looks like a really great design. Hopefully we see many more of these.
Agreed. Not like Toyota hybrid but like diesel-electric train hybrid. Seems like such a no brainer.
@@morosis82almost as if they have an incentive to keep trucks inefficient…. But that’s conspiracy theory nonsense lol
@@turdferguson814 to be fair until Tesla did the whole long range BEV thing it was a pretty unlikely leap, but imagine all those OTR trucks running on like a small battery that'll do around town distances (and overnight facilities for the trucker) but with a generator to let them cover big distances or get way out of the normal service areas for charging infra.
Power and efficiency of electric with portable energy of diesel, and because the gen can be designed for max efficiency it should be relatively quiet too.
Watching this is so inspiring. I desperately want to feel that feeling of hitting a home run and seeing something through to the end.
Congratulations. Love the excitement and loved how he hates his truck now.
Been following from almost the beginning just watching this was almost emotional... congratulations guys
I cant wait until these hit the market and I get to drive one. I've been looking forward to it and can't wait to see a heavy spec tri drive roll off chassis.
We are watching history being made..this is a MAJOR game changer!..Here come the copy cats!...This nothing short of spectacular!
I genuinely hope this goes further than just Topsy. Can't wait to see where you guys go
Stay genuine, love the pride and smiles you folks earned it.
i remember when Rich commented on tesla semi, he expressed his dislike of electric vehicles. now, diesel electric truck made him hate his diesel truck and i am not surprised by that =D EV's often flip opinions of people upside down like that =D it appened to me as well =D Edison truck really has all advantages in one package with no limitation of pure battery electric or pure diesel trucks.
Well, this one was designed and built by truckers, for truckers. The Tesla semi wasn't. Chase and his team did things right. Hopefully they can get some manufacturing going in the coming years. First thing to build is a workshop with concrete floors.👍
Not to change the subject...but Rich did a hell of a job on those projects..... especially the K100 and that trailer.
The boys at the Great Lake Big Rig challenge are sweating bullets watching this lmfao! Lets go Edison!
that truck reveal a 0:05 was epic and clever
That was Rich from Deboss garage’s idea. I wish I could take credit for it haha
That was awesome to see you pull that load, and to see it required so little energy to move means the gearing is right to start with, now to do more testing and longer pulls to do stress testing on the frame and differentials. Good luck and congratulations on an awesome job. Can't wait to hear about your first sale to a customer.
Sitting here in my plaid jacket and hat thinking I’m in topsy rig with ya boys! Awesome job!
It’s so quiet. Love that.
I'm very happy and excited to be virtually be part of the first heavy hauling ❤
I love how it’s an eltric so the truck is just completely silent so you can hear every minor sound the truck and trailer make as it moves
That is old school design, look at that swamper seat!😁
The BC Hydro dams are standing tall & proud today!😊👍
Locally sourced power.
man... this short colab with rich is unreal. i want to see more !
Good to see other truck drivers driving the Edison trucks. Gives credibility to the truck. 👍🏽
Amazing your rig is freaking A Beast. I have A 579 2023 Pete it struggles with a 90,000lbs… I can’t wait to see your Edison Rig pull in the mountains
Congratulations Edison Motors
I love that from zero to a roll theres no shift lag, no noise, etc. Insane! Its a freight train on rubber
I'm so proud and happy for you all and just being part of the few that watched this the day it came out after following your build... You are going to change the world!
Liked the video so fast, I came back when you got on the scales and tried to like the video again! So happy for y’all!
I was so happy to See it work that Well
Congratulations! I can’t wait to drive one in Snowrunner.
Awesome! Congratulations from Switzerland. Please don't sell Edison Motors to a big company as it pushes innovation and creativity around the world.
Topsy looks awesome in this vid! But as a KW guy, that K100 is wowzers too!
Andrew
That is the coolest thing. I know it means nothing coming from an internet stranger, but you have seriously impressed me with this whole build.
Edison and DeBoss, that's peak Canada right there.
Truly unbelievable work from the whole team, well done! Insane to see what can be done with a focus on actual practicality and a user-centric design rather than a design for squeezing every penny of profit
Please, do not let this dream die like the Avero Aero! Imagine if we all worked together, just a little, on making things better instead of just squabbling about how they aren't already.
I love the energy y'all have together. Can't wait to see more of Topsy and the pickup conversion kits.
"you made me hate my truck!"
Hearing Rich say that out loud made me cackle with laughter, having watched his channels for years.
Rich would be a great guy to get involved with Edison such a talented guy
This is the crossover episode we all needed. Congratulations on the accomplishment, great to see!
DeBoss has now released their episode on this day! Check it out on their channel!
Honestly, you guys made my eyes water a bit. Watching you all pour your hearts into this thing over the last year and then seeing it all come together pulling a heavy haul load with such ease was just incredible. Congrats to the whole team. Now I can't wait to see what Topsy can really do.
13:32 When DeBoss turns round to check the trailer is actually attached, as he cant believe how easy the pull-away was.... 😅
nice sherman! its so heavily modified i thought it was a patton at first
Tip: you can tell if its a patton by the drive sprocket placement and the way the road wheels look like,because the pattons suspension is mostly in the hull and the shermans is on the outside on the inner side of the road wheels and i think the return rollers arnt the right number but idk about that one
That’s because it’s neither. At least according to The Chieftain who took a look at it with Rich, it’s basically a Frankenstein of WW2 American armoured vehicle driveline components mounted to a custom frame.
Great vidjeo, hopefully this collab blows up a little more for y'all!
this is so FANTASTIC my 2 favorite youtubers
To think I was excited about seeing it moving for the first time……THIS. IS. UNREAL. When it accelerated over idle speed 😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨😮💨
Eagerly looking for what could be the possible MAX load it could possibly haul 😊
Absolutely amazing work
46 ton is a great test for the truck.
Onto the next phase of the development.
A big congrats.
Ho Chase, could you talk about electric trailer axels. Maybe steering. I've seen some mention of this and would like to know more.
Advanced thanks.
Shocking how quiet it is in the cab,
Man that is one clean cab over, super jealous of the guy that gets to run that.
the pure joy i just got to experience was a delight. You guys rock
Tank you for posting! This is awesome!
Incredible - what a great first load
Congrats Chace and company you moved the sherman tank. Its good to annoy the engineers; keeps them on their toes.
this has been fucking nuts to see how this beautiful piece of machinery has unfolded from just plans to a real actual working truck thats better than anything else on the market. and i think we will continue to see edison motors trucks excel in every field of trucking
I’m hoping Edison motors will set a trend for vehicle testing
Thats awesome!
Beautiful in every way boys. 32 years in the trucking business and I ain't never seen anything cooler.
You should take this truck to Maine and try er out on the Golden Road! Miles and miles of dirt roads, where you could haul 200000+ and really push this to the limits. No DOT regs or law to stop you from continuing your testing.
Love the build!
You probably need a new name for it: it's a truck but for serious work. This is literally next level stuff. By the way, would Topsy have an advantage on high altitude environments, like the Atacama desert in Peru, over trucks with diesel engines?
they're not naming all of them topsy lol, just the first one
Good question - I could imagine yes, since the primary power source can always be the battery (and the diesel gen still run optimally, maybe fine tuned for the different air).
@@octodoodle I meant the word "truck". It is obviously superior to a normal truck in all sorts of ways
As currently designed Topsy would have a little advantage at high altitudes. The tree line is as high as they were thinking. To make it work better higher up they would likely:
1) Add an extra blower to the diesel to get the effective compression ratio higher at altitude.
2) Add more cooling hardware on the electrics. Thin air doesn't carry away heat as well.
@@kensmith5694both those mods are cheaper for smaller engines.
13:30 Even John doubted when he saw Jesus on water
Just natural reaction sometimes
I'm so damn proud of the Edison crew. If anyone could get me on board with electric vehicles, it's these home grown working people.
I have been saying for decades this is the right architecture for a drivetrain. Thanks for proving me right and congrats!
It is great to see this progress. For you and Rich..It is very good and beautifull to see the two working together !!! Your truck is unbelievable.. So is the ,almost,101000 number this hauled EFFORTLESSLY!! ..Congrats ..Hope to see your progress in the future..
Hauled effortlessly? Around a circle at 5mph? A bit different than actually hauling a load of logs for a day, or better yet hauling logs for a whole winter or even better yet hauling logs for a whole season … don’t place your order with Edison and be fooled by their awesome sales techniques, wait till you know it will actually e reliable . My prediction, depending on Edison’s budget, it will take another 10-20 years to perfect something like this.
Fortune favours the bold!
Time to market is important, it's good to take time to make sure it's right, but also ... trust in your design!
(Yeah, it's a difficult balance but nobody remembers second place).
Awesome job!
5:46 "We got this buddy" His face does not look like he thinks we got this. Great job on the truck.
Absolutely mind boggling. I wish I could see this work of art in person just to see how far technology has come. I'm on the fence about replacing my cummins pickup but something like this? Amazing
Way to go guys proud of you guys for making a Canadian product for Canadian applications that others just can't compete with , simply marvelous😊