Edison Motors’ 10 New Hybrid Truck Builds & Future Plans!

[@GabeTV9001]

Love the look of the cab over for the anonymous customer.

[@viggenras1]

I agree, It looks very different but in a good way!

[@unhippy1]

modern cabovers are awesome.....driven both and will chose a cabover every time

[@dragonslowroller1541]

Remember not crap on the big t company directly. Even if they are typical recalled dodoo. You might have some major investment capital potential from other manufactures.

[@dragonslowroller1541]

At some point these become less public open info. I suppose it's not rocket science but you do wanna protect technologies or integration you design. Even just knowing which trucks swap over easiest.

[@EdisonMotors]

It’s really growing on me for sure

[@SolarGuyInMaine]

Happy to hear you doubling down on building these ones right before selling more. You guys are history in the making.

[@seanworkman431]

Definitely the right approach, make a successful product and you will have a business for life.

[@dogefort8410]

I just want this stuff to ramp up quick. 😤🥵

[@bartroberts1514]

I foresee the day some after-market company makes a biodiesel or wood-pyrolysis diesel unit, so the trucks can make their own fuel from wastes, for free. IIRC, turbine units can do that, though with some drawbacks. Solar PV is coming down so fast in price and weight that, while it would never provide the power to drive a rig, it could lower costs even more, too as some kind of trailer cover.

[@EdisonMotors]

I think slow and steady is the right way to go for something like this

[@SethMethCS]

@@bartroberts1514Wood gasification? Nice low technology.

[@DavidLeon140m3]

Quality vs quantity. Never compromise

[@EdisonMotors]

Quantity comes once you get Quality right

[@TamagoHead]

@@EdisonMotorswhen my body is hungry or thirsty, quantity has a quality of it’s own. 😊

[@Merakis100]

@@TamagoHead A company is like a body.

[@TamagoHead]

@@Merakis100At least Edison and Chace seem to have good brains with good ethics. Flat glass forever!

[@squee1973]

Be interesting to see how the upscaling of production happens (when they do) interesting how tesla managed this with millions going into tooling for production.

[@FirstFamilyCharger]

That cabover is just absurdly cool.

[@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel]

Yes, it looks like some super off-road or military vehicle!

[@vagibondremix101]

@@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel I'm hoping it's specced close to an M1078, I've built a couple campers, and as soon as I found out about edison, I saw the potential to build an integrated, off-road overlander. I would absolutely love to build on that chassis

[@jfdb59]

Another possible application would be a hybrid cement truck. Here's why; many years ago I was laying block at the Tonawanda GM plant and we had a bunch of wall to grout. So we ordered a truck. Us guys were working up close to the ceiling when the truck had to come inside to discharge. It obviously had to run and man o man did it ever smog us out at the ceiling height. If that truck had been able to shut down and come inside the plant on battery and discharge everyone would have been better off. It wouldn't be a high sales volume application. But cement companies having at least one hybrid for those industrial interior applications, or just eliminating idle time while unloading in general, would be great. Great work guys.

[@TamagoHead]

👍modern diesels do not like to idle too.

[@AlanWolf-d7l]

Concrete mixer just need the mixer like a phematic tanker to be Elect drive

[@Nphen]

They've already had a request for a concrete mixer. Expect to see designs maybe next year and they will likely build one after these first 10 are done.

[@bluelephant8257]

Maybe, they can experiment with bio-diesel to keep emissions lower and with the electric battery, they can keep the bio-diesel at the right temp.

[@NeoAcario]

Is that my dream? A diesel electric camper truck? Gimme!

[@prototype_15]

I would love to see a series of videos with each customer talking about what they need and the specifics they are looking for, then you covering how Edison delivers. I love this!!!

[@Sah-o5m]

Seriously. Like a separate sub channel or build series on each of the 5. So the same way we got "the making of Topsy" well get "the making of Connie the Emcon snowplow"

[@craigrmeyer]

The "forward cab" on the "undisclosed" truck is tough as heck. Imaging making your own 1-ton machine like that.

[@ltpinecone]

That cabover looks awesome! I would love to see it as a Fire Engine cab someday!

[@solarissv777]

I would say, this design, but with a Rozenbauer RTX configuration: spacious bus - like cab, and an engine-generator at the back. Alternatively, the generator and the pump can be located just behind the cab, then you can have a proper hosebed at the back.

[@sauliaalto]

I don't know if u guys read the comments, but because you are intrested in technology in Europe, there is one thing what you should take to your trucks too. That is the liftable drive axle/ axles. That is saving lots of energy when driving empty, making the handling a lot easier and the most important thing is the liftable axles make the traction much better, with a load or without a load, it increases the load per axle and that way grip too, and that is very important feature in a logging truck. That would be a feature that other manufacturers can't respond out there in North America.

[@TamagoHead]

Pneumatic or hydraulic?

[@sauliaalto]

@TamagoHead pneumatic, the easiest and simplest to do

[@TamagoHead]

@@sauliaalto👍thx!

[@mikey_scog]

Do have to say I love the cab over design. I've been a day one quiet viewer and I'm amazed at the progress y'all have made and I have nothing but the utmost confidence in this company

[@EdisonMotors]

Thanks man! I’m feeling very confident too

[@HeavyTanker1945]

#5 has some major Transformers/Military vibes....... The next Transformers movie is a Gi-Joe Crossover movie...... they like having new tech like this in movies alot of the times..... I have reserved hope....

[@dragonslowroller1541]

Yeah noticed.

[@arm279145]

I didn’t even consider that… dear god I hope so.

[@superbatzbatazr7723]

Maybe military

[@RENO_K]

​@@arm279145that'd be a dream Edison x transformers x gijoe ???? That'd be incredible

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

Considering military has those kind of requirements that that would be the one that im thinking

[@alexm922]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@EdisonMotors]

Merry Christmas

[@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel]

It's kind of strange to me having Christmas at the same time as most of the world =] (My country had it on 7th of January, because we used the old calendar for church holidays, but we changed it) Also merry Christmas=]

[@TamagoHead]

@@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel😊 My family celebrates New Year on both the western and lunar calendar.

[@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel]

@@TamagoHead The reason I had Christmas on 7th of January is because when USSR changed to Gregorian calendar , they left churches at the old one. The previous/this year Ukraine decided we'll swap over to the normal calendar, properly aligning all holidays, and also we don't have "old new year" as a holiday anymore

[@TamagoHead]

@@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channelSlava Ukraine 🇺🇦! Down with Putin!

[@DevinHeida]

#8 the toyota, as someone who's been underground and works underground, Toyotas are everywhere. It's all that's driven with the few odd different transportation vehicles like minecats, but most mines, specifically portal mines (where you drive down) can sometimes have around 50 of those landcruisers.

[@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel]

I'm not sure, but is the Toyota they're retrofitting the type that was in the video where it almost effortlessly drove up a very steep cliff which much bigger trucks struggled on?

[@DevinHeida]

@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel unfortunately I'm unfamiliar with that and will not be able to truthfully answer your question.

[@fanOfMinecraft-UAs_channel]

@DevinHeida oh, yes, sorry, I did a stupid I tried searching for it, and found the video. It was subaru in that video

[@YarickZan]

Fun Fact: In Salt Lake City there is a Land Cruiser Museum, and in that museum is a Land Cruiser from one of those underground mines. Typically once they've reached the end of life they're scrapped rather than sold, so it's kind of unique.

[@EdisonMotors]

Our’s better not great scrapped haha

[@YarickZan]

@@EdisonMotors Then you'd better see if they can donate it to the Land Cruiser Museum when they're done with it!

[@westonblaha]

@@YarickZan yo they should ive been to that museum too super cool

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

I doubt that they will scrap the Edison Land cruiser! I do see that if it works the way it's looking then the mining industry may just say here's all our old vehicles turn them into a hybrid drive technology and then reuse them again saving them more money because they are no longer buying a new vehicle. There are plenty of companies that will be after a vehicle like that

[@richardlincoln8438]

We admire the ethics displayed by You Mister Barber and Edison Motors. Best Wishes for a successful and prosperous 2025 !

[@EdisonMotors]

Thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@jblob5764]

155,000 lbs off highway is wild. Even moving kinda slow that much weight on a beat down gravel road is nuts

[@bartroberts1514]

10 down. 10,000,000 to go. Good luck making the best trucks on the market.

[@Spearhead45]

I'm serious man I've never been so excited at the future especially in North America with this new drive to build in our own country and not overseas. I absolutely love your determination to not rely on foreign parts or manufacturing that is something a lot of people say they have going into a project and instantly give up just for more money but I can tell you're different, you have that pride. I wish nothing but the best for this company and I have a good feeling you're going to take off big time, I messaged you guys on the website but I think it would be a good collab to work with Chrome from Van City van life to do one for his Econoline. would be perfect for people doing van life as a much more affordable way to travel

[@AlindBack]

You guys kind of remind me of the Big Bud agriculture tractors from Montana down here in the States. Build it right to last forever and do a really good job, and make it very serviceable for the end-user. I'm rootin' for you guys all the way, we need more of this sort of thing in America.

[@Sah-o5m]

Dude. I just thought of an Edison Big Bud.

[@reboot_2.00]

@@Sah-o5m. OMG! That’s what I just came to comment! 👍

[@johnnyloveful3818]

Attention to detail under the microscope of road application, slow and steady wins the customers, when your ready for the former 1967 greyhound coach, reach out eh 💪🏻🇨🇦👍

[@bjkerp]

Wish i had a spare $50K to invest with you guys. Edison is going to go big, well done guys

[@cheese123468]

I believe the Army HET truck would be amazing with the electric system you have here.

[@douglasboyle6544]

"Happy Accident" That's innovation in a nutshell, sometimes you don't know something is needed but someone else does.

[@RobTruscott]

I really think #6 will lead to the RV world and that is what I am excited for. Those that want serious battery power for off grid camping, with generation capability - big market

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

I would say from Texas there are allot of companies that would love that especially where noise and emissions prohibit the use of baby machinery in certain areas! If day one of your biggest sellers will be the morning industry where that kind of vehicle is needed, also cement trucks and construction vehicles! We have already seen what topsy can do and she wasn't even as kitted out as the one that is shown! This is a guaranteed game changer! I'm surprised that you haven't been contacted by one of the other auto makers and had some kind of partnership started! I can't wait to see the next one!!!

[@jimbeckettplay]

I have to say, I really love your philosophy of taking small steps, get them right, and then take some more steps. So tired of move fast and break things.

[@TamagoHead]

Diesels tend to emit more when stuff when idling & is considered dirty. When you consider how much to make a battery and graph the expected life span/cycles, EV’s are dirty too. Edison has a a unique approach in that the “range” extender is a Jenny that performs within a limited RPM range, and the energy recovery in relation to regenerative braking seems to make sense. Empty truck up, regen on the down. I really got hooked on Flat Glass. I like being able to fix my old stuff.

[@timpattydaechsel5988]

Transit buses, I have to think that transit buses would be the perfect application of your diesel/electric hybrid system, all those stops and starts a energy recapture system would make for huge fuel and emissions savings .

[@BrooksMoses]

That would be a good market, indeed. Good enough that there are already other companies making hybrid buses. I've also seen a few all-electric ones on the road too.

[@maxstrong1999]

​@@BrooksMosesthey got them in my city. They're quiet and comfortable.

[@CoffeeLoki67879]

The fact that you are so dedicated to being a reliable, ethical, moral, and customer focused company (as opposed to a purely profit driven company) makes me extremely happy. The fact that you guys fight so hard for right to repair, sustainability, and owning what you buy is why I like you so much.

[@jakegingrich7214]

Best way to test a truck is to build it for oilfield and let it loose, that industry builds need to be tough. It's offroad most of the time, getting pulled pushed torqued on. As a bodybuilder weve seen stuff get wrecked in some very inventive ways with oilfield builds.

[@OTGBob]

You guys are going to change the world. Don't stop now, you're doing great.👍👍

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

These projects look unreal! Hats off. I keep getting comments on my videos that we need to link up. They say we're the same person in different industries. Subscribed!

[@Sah-o5m]

Edison is in the process of buying 300 acres in Donald/Golden BC. I can imagine Edison might be interested in container homes there. Consider a collaboration video

[@cyb_structure]

🎯

[@AndrewCamarata]

Build a pickup truck that last forever.

[@DieselMr2]

It's refreshing to see a company run by people with their heads screwed on straight! Looking forward to seeing these on the road; being as I'm in Sweden that could be a while, but I'll wait patiently:)

[@wanderingmako]

Can't wait till the day, tradesman can run electric rigs.

[@TylerWorrell-o5d]

I'd love to see any of these in Snowrunners. A great game about driving big trucks in the bush.

[@OG_Oddball]

100% will be investing when it becomes available to the US

[@stevej6824]

Me too

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

Same here

[@UglyMugs-3962.]

I'm so excited for this. Great job everyone at Edison. Never give up and never let anyone say you can't

[@armandbourque2468]

Work van!! WORK VAN!!! Bare bones hybrid diesel cargo van!!!!

[@everestyeti]

Brilliant that you've met your target with sales, will be interesting to see them when they're working with the different clients. The mining contract will be very good, if it goes well it's a world wide market. The mystery truck, Tesla they probably want to see how it's done properly. 😂👍

[@ianzhang8337]

I cannot stop thinking that the mystery truck is build for some movie or TV show, it looks so postmodern and rugged, maybe one day we can see it on screen.

[@ehta2413]

That darn cab-over. That would be a killer military truck up here in the North! :D

[@CarswithNash]

I feel like you are wiser than 99% of companies in the world.

[@morchad]

Incredible work Chase. You are 100% correct. Easy does it. So proud to be a small investor in this amazing project.

[@EdisonMotors]

I love that this company is controlled by a lot of small investors who share the same vision. Way better than having large controlling venture capital

[@kevronrulz]

It takes 6-10 years for the big boys to do a brand new model to production. You are a startup and doing it as fast. WOWOWOW. The Subaru Global Platform took 10 years to develop and another 5 to roll out to al models. What you are doing is correct and speedy.

[@DJthecoolone]

I appreciate your "let's do it right" philosophy. Looking forward to seeing your company grow the next few years!

[@JimmyJamesJ]

It sounds like you're going to make yourself a proper business that earns the respect of your customers and then sells thousands of trucks. That's not how business is done these days and I'm happy to see you breaking from those "fuck the customer, make money for the shareholder" status quo businesses. Best of luck. Enjoying watching your journey. Kick the industry's ass at their own game.

[@phillip_mcguinness7025]

'Undisclosed' eh? So you already have a defense contract?! Congrats guys!

[@alexxrichardson652]

I actually like this truck company that cares for the vehicle and the customer unlike most manufacturers in America

[@alexxrichardson652]

Thanks

[@johngato737]

Look at you guys go. Happy new year Edison. Quality over quantity, the hybrid model makes sense and no one is going to do it because it’s not net zero. BS. Stay the course. Hire great people

[@norcaldude707]

I'm super stoked for you guys and to see how y'all continue progress!

[@mdouglaswray]

ROCK AND ROLL!!!! Thrilled to see you guys marching ahead!

[@JVEPrintingStudio]

Great work on the Land Cruiser

[@jacoblittle989]

I cant wait for yall to possibly one day enter into the fire truck world. Im sure they would be amazing trucks.

[@anthonyxuereb792]

The front of the undisclosed truck no.5 reminds me of an old Citroen van, but that's me.

[@balinlievense9796]

In your next round of trucks you guys should look into doing a wet hose fuel truck. I drive one every day filling generators and tanks at construction and fleet yards. Figuring out how to integrate the PTO with electric would be great especially because fuel is so dangerous less ignition sources would be a huge plus.

[@subwarpspeed]

They just need to place an electric motor of adequate size where the rotation power is needed. I don't think there is much to figure out with that.

[@stephenowens9742]

So refreshing to hear you own your mistake , will be investing in ur company when it is available in the uk .

[@mrricky3816]

Thanks!

[@wildcoyote34]

the look of these new truck is really cool ,, the tri drive winch tractor especially ,not really a truck for everyone but when you need to pull something they are a beast ,,I actually own a similar size truck built in 1977 as an oilfield truck , mine is a peterbilt 359 tri-drive with a powered steer axle ,,it's also a bit of a frankenstein because someone in the past moved the cab back lengthened the hood and installed a 3412 twin turbo caterpillar engine according to the numbers it makes 1150HP ,, the 2 winches are monster braden 75 ton gear drive single line winches ,i live in farm country and over the years it's come in handy for removing stumps and pulling tractors and equipment out of mud ,,and with my salvage business it's very handy for loading trailers

[@richardgiles6576]

The undisclosed truck is definitely a snap on mothership

[@pranjalprajapati7139]

Indian Audiance full support ❤️🇮🇳

[@SierraKilo76]

Thats so right. New trucks have million miles (or km) on them from testing before the customer gets them and still customers/ drivers find things that are just not right. Having partners that are willing to work with you, your truck and have the ability to work on those trucks will still cut time to market down significantly, because real drivers, real mechanics putting those beasts through real world challenges.

[@ravaHr]

Just commenting to push the algorythm. Thumps up is not enough for Edison Motors

[@Curious-Mr.-Lee]

The cabover is gorgeous.

[@tanner3801]

Taking baby steps in such a project and in such a company might seem dovish but it is the right way to succeed... I've experienced a startup that persistently bites off more than they can chew and burns through millions, with shockingly little real progress. Manageable steps allow real progress, no matter how slow it may seem to some people.

[@navigatingthedestination]

Slow and steady wins the race. Your approach to how you're building these trucks is the right way to do it. The opportunities are endless when it comes to what you can put your system into. Delivery vehicles, motorhome, cargo vans, service vehicles, tow trucks, trucks 🤷‍♂️

[@FreedomFluffy]

Stoked I own 1/3 of a future air compressor. It ain't much but at least I can say I helped. Get-r-Done!

[@Shifter999]

Would genuinely love to see something general freight road train spec. Big cooling; 145t combined weight; big compressor for 18 axles and 100km/h sustained road speed. That would be a dream.

[@ChristianGonzalez-qu6fs]

Eagerly awaiting the day you guys make regular cars

[@daviscampbell9020]

So cool to see & watch Edisons growth. Super stoked for the future.

[@PO-pr7fu]

An Edison Yard Truck, Yard Spotter, Yard Dog would be cool.

[@BjarneRousing]

Hey from the other side of the Atlantic ocean. I have been a diesel/hydraulic/ heavy-duty truck mechanic a Scania for my hole work life. I really dig the idea of keeping it simple and long lasting 30 years plus, you guys are basic building a giant Lego-kit, were future you can rebuilt, modified or convert a Edison truck to fit you operation without to have to require a complete new truck. Keep up the good work guys. By way the way, a die cast model Edison winch truck have to be made.

[@rolc8272]

Slow and steady wins the race.

[@jakesmith6933]

Would love to see more cabovers in the states

[@Cody-o7g3t]

Would love to see a all electric recovery and wrecker rig.

[@richardryan2769]

Edison is channeling the Rolls-Royce ethos into the vocational world.

[@pigletshut]

If the undisclosed truck concept is any indication, it would be a glowing endorsement if Canadian Forces were to get a few Edison trucks. 😎 Also, I know your hands are full at the moment, but be ready to build some tow trucks for California. Heavy tow operators with CalTrans highway recovery contracts are screaming bloody murder over the ZEV truck quotas (must sell 1 "clean" truck for every 9 diesel trucks, only getting worse) while they have to get new trucks every 4 years means they will soon have no trucks to use with nothing viable on market. All you have to do is get tow truck builders like Miller/Century/NRC etc to use electric hydraulic pumps. It's a match made in heaven.

[@RonCraik]

I want to re-power my 30 ft. boat from 454 Merc to EV diesel HB. Will drop in after x'mas! Happy New Year to the Edison Motors Team!

[@TheAlmightyShowOFFF]

Hopefully by the time this hits the stock market i can invest

[@peterpower0495]

Have you guys heard about the company Range Energy down here in the US that is working on semi trailers with an e-axle and batteries? I think that could be a great partnership in the future for Edison. They have tons of data already showing big improvements to regular diesel semi fuel economy.

[@MrThewhip333]

All awesome.....crew cab is super cool.

[@demented_cycles]

I’m commenting now to remember to watch later. I’m at my wife’s aunt’s house and no time to watch

[@CarlinComm]

Hmmm that sounds like the perfect time to watch! haha

[@demented_cycles]

@ it was too loud. There were 20+ people there

[@ChrisCookAuto]

Hey don’t forget to watch!!

[@jontee3437]

Would guys ever consider doing builds for VW TDIs? I would be more than willing to be a guinea pig for it lol.

[@courteouscarpenter7811]

I'd like to see your version of 20' box truck for regional deliveries.

[@stuckgrenadepin.225]

I want to get an older truck retrofitted for hotshotting.

[@RazingthenRaising]

You are very wise! Don't overwhelm yourselves, yet push yourselves to do more and tougher things!

[@ornwilson]

I would love to invest, but not being registered with USA Gov, I can understand restrictions. I super appreciate your very conscientious, limited, and purposeful growth. You and Eric seem like people I would love to invest in, work for, and have Cold One with. Good on ya!

[@jamesford2942]

Cabover has the look of an old Autocar cabover. Hopefully we will be seeing more build content.

[@malachaiparker6733]

Love watching your growth and learning about such awesome heavy duty marvels of ingenuity and engineering. Merry Christmas!

[@Triaxx2]

Do it right, get it right. That's the way to make a lot of money in the long run. Good job.

[@odeode4338]

I miss the truck building videos. I get that the customer trucks are not shared in detail but I hope you show us more from the Edison truck building process

[@lebrandonian]

I’m a General Motors man but if Edison ever makes their own LTD Pickups I will make an exception

[@JosephBello-d5j]

Mr EDISON I HOPE MY MESSAGE REACHES YOUR EYES I love what you’re doing the ideas and visions and goals you give me a sense that anything is possible no matter who you are 🎉🎉❤

[@MrSaemichlaus]

Holy balls, these trucks look awesome!! Too bad I can't invest from Switzerland.

[@jakem.6359]

Truck number 9 sounds like a great idea for a retrofit

[@trajonduclos7931]

Love your cool hand Chace. Keep the brakes on til you are ready to GO! That should be your company mantra...." Keep the brakes on til you're ready to go"

[@Nphen]

Fun to see that Area 51 secret truck. Love this company, eh? Cheers from Michigan to Canada. I got maple syrup shots, poutine, and Canadian rock for when you guys come here to sign the paperwork for Edison Motors US Holdings. 😉

[@daanbogaerts6301]

Follower from the beginning here, it’s incredeble to see the road you guys have covered already. All the best for 2025!🎉

[@bobwil7650]

Congrats!!!!! wow! what a great story your living. You had a dream, surrounded yourself with other dreamers. Encouraged each other. The old saying goes..... your living the dream. Have fun, so great to see a Canadian Co. with vision.

[@J_Squatch]

There is a company here in Utah called Boyce Equipment & Parts Co. They take military surplus vehicles like the M35 2.5 ton and reconditioned to be good as new, even offering custom features and single axle options. I would not be surprised if they offer your D/E kits when the kits get off the ground.