Transforming Classic Trucks into Electric Powerhouses

Welcome to our latest video where we delve into the exciting world of Edison Motors' innovative pickup truck retrofit kits. In this episode, we cover a range of topics surrounding our dealer installer packages and answer your most frequently asked questions.
Highlights of this video include:
* Reservation Impact: Discover how reserving a retrofit kit on our website not only secures your spot but also significantly contributes to our growth, inventory acquisition, and facility expansion.
* Kit Functionality Explained: We break down the simplicity of our retrofit kits, designed for full-size trucks with solid axles. Learn how these kits convert your truck into a powerful electric 4x4 or all-wheel drive vehicle.
* Battery and Installation Process: Get insights into our user-friendly battery system, ensuring easy installation. We also discuss customization options for different needs and truck models.
* Hybrid Diesel-Electric Option: For those looking for a hybrid solution, we introduce our dual-functioning kits that combine electric power with a diesel generator.
* Power and Performance: Be amazed by the sheer power of our kits, boasting around 500 horsepower and 8,000 foot-pounds of torque. Understand how we prioritize torque over speed for heavy-duty tasks.
* Commitment to Right to Repair: Learn about our dedication to making these kits easily serviceable and our focus on using interchangeable parts to streamline operations.
* Vehicle Compatibility: Find out how our kits can be integrated into both new and older truck models, with varying degrees of customization.
* Cost Estimates and Options: We discuss the cost-effectiveness of our retrofit kits and the various options available, from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive, and from full electric to hybrid setups.
* Reservations and their Value: Understand the benefits of reserving a kit, including your spot in the production line and the flexibility of your reservation.
* Installer Network and Training: We're building a network of trained installers to make these kits accessible throughout North America. Learn how you can become a certified installer.
* Edison Motors Exclusive Merchandise: Don't miss out on our limited-edition blue hats, a symbol of our journey and innovation in electric vehicle technology.
Join us on this journey to revolutionize the pickup truck market with Edison Motors. Whether you're interested in transforming your truck into an electric powerhouse or becoming a part of our installer network, visit our website under the pickup truck kit section to reserve your kit or sign up as an installer.
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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.
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[@johnnyb9416]

It would seem to me a silent hybrid tow truck in electric mode at 2am doing a repo would be a repo man's dream.

[@bullithedjames937]

Yes😍🥰🤑

[@StuartBreland]

Comes into the night like a fart in the wind to take your car.

[@capnskiddies]

Rubber coat them chains too. Ninja

[@workingcountry1776]

@@capnskiddies plastidip

[@gadnuk7159]

All you’d hear is the whine of they hydraulics but by that point it’s already too late

[@indyjons321]

I am about to go find a junker truck with a blown engine JUST so I can justify buying a kit.

[@NEEDbacon]

Hell, I think a Blown Transmission is more viable. Engines are easy to fix. The box of Wizardy behind it however.

[@st0rmrider]

Yeap, they are selling like hot cakes!

[@dogefort8410]

Flip and sell it

[@bradhaines3142]

@@dogefort8410 prices are going down hard, not a great time

[@KiltedTitan]

I am doing this to some extent, my old 80's pickup was totaled a few years ago. Trying to find my heavy hauler, I have a 1/2 ton but want either a 3/4 or 1 ton. Full size now, rather than the step side I use to have lol.

[@IamHattman]

What impresses me about this is how damn fast you've moved on this. It was only a few months ago that I first saw the video talking about making a pickup conversion. Super cool to see.

[@oceanceaser44]

And they've proven how fast they can fulfill promises so I actually believe this is less than a Musk year away

[@ninjabot567]

I may be missing something, but have they actually moved on anything yet? Like, have they purchased materials or even made a prototype yet?

[@Wrenchmonkey1]

@@ninjabot567 They haven't built it yet, but they've definitely moved fast even to this point. It can seem like not much movement to people who've never run a business before, but the fact that they've already finished engineering the electrical side, already have a partner to build the prototype, and are basically at the point where they're working with the manufacturer to spec out the axles is very fast movement for a company whose focus just a few weeks ago was NOT on this market. I wasn't even expecting to see this announced for at least another 1-2 years. They've moving very quickly. That's the amazing thing about small, young, scrappy, companies like this. I hope we see 20 more pop up just like them. This is the sort of thing we need to see in order to really see meaningful change in the industry.

[@markymark5281]

​@@ninjabot567 No. They're counting on people to pre-order so they can use that money to hopefully build a working model.

[@badsamaritan8223]

It's pretty easy when you're not building an entire vehicle.

[@nathanpeterson5609]

Once this project is running, i highly suggest running an ad campaign in Northeast Indiana in the US. Our main exports is RV busses and trailers. There are thousands of F-350 drivers who do nothing but deliver trailers in Indiana to dealerships across the nation. They would absolutely love the fuel efficiency and torque that your hybrid system has

[@joshdavis8447]

This is my Region. But I don't have enough blessings (resources) to allow my involvement.

[@mmmmm54321]

Also at least for some RV bus conversions a diesel electric system would be perfect!! You already need a ton of batteries or a generator to run the interior lights/fridge/stove so why not integrate everything

[@wesley8599]

Not even just buses, if the 'PTO' can charge a Tesla, why not have a stepdown and bypass an onboard Genny on a trailer? Applicable to HD pickups AND a select but RICH few who run race teams supporting 4 cars with loud gennys to supply air tanks/AC/lights and data? Dream situation

[@gingabred2898]

I live in the kalamazoo area, every time I pass I to nw Indiana all I see is Cummins and Ford trucks pulling huge trailers everywhere, and the occasional shipping container lol

[@andrewbolen7059]

I have an f350 and I laugh at EV but this is actually interesting to me

[@milworker]

You had me at right to repair, that's awesome

[@TheRakerr]

Hopefully the compact trucks get some love too eventually. I'd love a 200hp EV conversion in my little ranger work truck.

[@stevenalvis137]

If you look around there’s already a lot of tech that’s sitting in junkyards that might fit the bill. 👍 with some fab work a Tesla drivetrain would fit and give you enough power to go to Mars Or if simplicity is the game “warp 9” DC motors offer big torque and are available with an additional input shaft but you can’t do regen with DC. Could possibly make a cheap nice 2wd setup for “relatively” cheap and minimal fab if you can get that generator mounted and make a battery pack in the floor of the bed.

[@badsamaritan8223]

22RE Sunrader Hybrid? Wet dream.

[@FirstLast-my6ke]

get some Luv too!

[@reuterindustries8240]

The amount of applications for this is staggering. A true common sense solution in a world full of fluff and phoneys. Love what you guys are doing!

[@demoths]

"500 hp" Wow that's pretty solid "8,000lbs of torque" Holy holey jesus thats a big punch!!! It's been so cool watching you develop this business, its so refreshing seeing real innovation in the heavy equipment industry with both the customer, the environment, and the mechanics in mind.

[@ur_quainmaster7901]

There is more to the story when comparing to ICE engines. ICE has torque multiplication (and losses) via gears and axle ratios that is typically not specified by manufacturers. It wouldn't look so crazy if you got into the details and compared apples to apples, I'm pretty sure. It will still be very healthy by comparison.

[@Sharkey_t]

the electric axles are giving a figure for torque at the axle, so its mind bogglingly higher till you calculate out the theoretical axle torque of a typical 1 ton diesel pickup. consider an early 6.7 cummins at 650 lb/ft rated torque, multiply that by the transmission 1st gear and axle ratio, puts you just over 7800 lb/ft at the wheel. considering a more modern 6.7 at 1075 lb/ft at the flywheel, a 4.71 first gear and 3.73 axle ratio, your in theory just under 19000 lb/ft at the tires. keep in mind this doesnt figure in parasitic losses, or the use of torque management. suddenly the 8000 lb/ft figure for the e-axles becomes a little more understandable. the big benefit is where the internal combustion engine needs some rpm to hit that peak torque value, the electric motor does it right from a stop.

[@rondyechannel1399]

You mean 800 lbs. torque. At 8,000 it would twist and break ANY component behind it!

[@Sharkey_t]

@@rondyechannel1399 re-read my last post, the 8000 lb/ft figure is axle torque, aka torque at the tires.

[@MrUltraworld]

It's people like this guy that give an old guy like me some faith in the younger generation. Hopefully, there are more people like him out there.

[@RythmicRaindrops]

That tow truck concept makes so much sense. Hadn't even considered that, a brilliant idea :)

[@workingcountry1776]

Considering how much they idle.... running winch and hydro off hybrid batt then charging as needed vs having a 6.7L diesel ruining all the time could save thousands in fuel and maintenance each year for busy aaa contractors

[@rtraymond]

Would make a great snowplow truck too

[@aidandruck2423]

This kit is basically what the Model T was back in it's day. Something anybody could work on and make into anything they need. Edison Motors deserves to be the next Ford if they continue to follow through with the right to repair

[@Machika66]

My goodness this would be phenomenal! Diesel electric has been in use for decades in the train industry

[@user-xs3ws1nj1e]

It's about time, Ferdinand Porsche made the world's first hybrid exactly the way Edison is doing it in 1906

[@stardust8058]

Amazing engineering. This inspires me to work hard in school so I can achieve my engineering dreams too.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Aim high! You got this!! Coming from a '58 year old guy who, if he could start over, would definitely go for his ME degree!

[@frankcoffey]

This is the future of hot rodding. The SEMA shows of the future are going to blow your mind.

[@LikelyCandidate]

If you have the chance, try and get some experience working on vehicles or equipment before becoming an engineer. It could give you a big advantage in your career. Cheers

[@h3lio5]

Go for it! Mechanical, electrical, software, all good options

[@intensedan]

This is great! I run a growing lawn care business and we do all electric. Routes are dense with lots of stops, but not a lot of overall miles. Last couple years I've run a GMC 2500 6.0 with a 400ah battery bank in the bed to charge up tools, but the truck only gets 7mpg on the route. Hybrid and electric make tons of sense for what I'm doing and I'd love to convert my GMC down the road

[@MikeFullyFulford]

You guys are doing more for progressing electrification of vehicles than any manufacture to date and bringing us something that will actually be useful. Even cooler is the fact it's being done by a bunch of regular folks from a small town in Canada, so awesome.

[@sirukin7849]

I think that a lot of folks appreciate how straight forward and transparent you are about everything involved.

[@urbanturbine]

Refreshing to see that still exists in manufacturing. All the others are trying to find ideas to keep selling you the thing that you already own via subscriptions and stuff. Gross.

[@BrooksMoses]

I am really pleased that this project exists. I have a 1988 Bronco full-size that's been in my family since new and mine since about '97, and for years I've been hoping that when the drivetrain gave out I could replace it with an electric or hybrid one. Your current kit isn't quite what it would need, but it's a lot closer than anything that existed before. And I figure that the engine will probably last another decade before needing replacement, which should be plenty of time either for you to develop a single-motor kit or for your installers to get good enough at this to put one together as a custom job. (Alternately, if that doesn't work, I'll keep the Bronco stock and get an IH Scout. With solid axles and a 1-ton suspension, it would be about perfect for this.) Now, if only someone would give me some hope that I'll be able to get replacement batteries for my 2012 electric car when it needs them!

[@jaredlancaster4137]

That 88 bronco will last more than another decade if you take care of it, there's plenty of all original 70s and 60s Ford pickups still running around.

[@hottractor1999]

@@jaredlancaster4137 There's even a few 60s broncos still kicking around. My sister has one, still has the 6 cylinder 170ci engine in it, though the ignition's been upgraded to electronic. Still runs, but i'm always afraid somebody's going to rear end me because it accelerates to slow. My dad bought one of the first ones built, new from Detroit in 1965. The first time he put it into 4wheel drive, it bound up and wouldn't move. They had to truck it back to Detroit and sent another one. Apparent they used Falcon rear ends in front and back and hadn't did whatever they needed to do, to make the front one in reverse, so when he put it into 4 wheel drive, the front end went in reverse and the back forward. I'm kinda thinking those early broncos might be a bit small to fit in a conversion kit, but seems like the later full sized ones would have enough room and suspension to work.

[@jaredlancaster4137]

@@hottractor1999 yeah fullsize one ton axles are way too wide for a 65-77 original bronco, but they're the right width for fullsize broncos

[@wesman7837]

​@@hottractor1999 Those old straight 6's are perfect to drive a generator! They have plenty of torque and run forever!

[@wesley8599]

85 bronco checking in, rebuilt 20 years ago, has outrun a new bronco to 40

[@SEAKAdventures]

This could be a whole new form of a “bulletproof” for a 6.0 powerstroke. 👍

[@AleksanderLydkunst]

Saved this to my favorites, been yearning for a way to bring vintage vehicles back on the road again but with good fuel economy…. Can’t wait for when these are readily available, might get a vintage service fleet going with these😎😎😎

[@NorthHollywood]

These things will work wonderfully in Edmonton winters!

[@PenguinScotty]

Really excited where this goes. For me, i tow a 44' Gooseneck Camper/Hauler to race tracks a lot. Some tracks don't have power, so having an option to use the truck as a generator for 120/240 to power the AC and other accessories in the trailer is great. Then having the option to run a welder for when, inevitably, i bend something up, sounds perfect. For long hauls, just pulling over and crashing in the trailer for the night without having to worry about running a generator all night is also a huge benefit. Also having it act as a emergency generator for power outages/disasters would be phenomenal. Can't wait for more info!

[@vincentgrinn2665]

its good to see that while youre giving some options for your customers, youre not stretching yourself thin trying to please everyone that never goes well especially for newer companies

[@BeerBourbonBaits]

Freaking sold! Just got my spot in line. The fact you're willing to make these servicable and open source as possible means owners will be able to DIY and keep these on the road. You're not in it for the money, you're in it for the passion and the cause. That's what counts most in life. Companies like yours give me faith. Looking forward to watching the first few units get built out on Deboss Garage and other partners. Can't wait to take ownership. Probably in 2027 at this point lol. Keep on truck'n guys!

[@theguyuluv2hate]

I'll still be here when you make a kit for my f150. Fingers crossed Edison will aim at that market in the future. Great work guys! From Ontario Canada

[@jeffa847]

Yeah I have a half ton too with 120k miles on it and I'm hoping I can make it long enough to retrofit my truck. I don't want a new truck with all their tracking and monitoring me and making it impossible to fix anyting

[@kevinvieths3604]

Oh Man! I have a dead, yet sentimental, '77 ford long bed that I worked on with my old man that I would love to bring back to life with this with. It is just an undesirable 2wd v6 long bed farm truck so I always thought what is the point but to resurrect it as AWD EV? very tempting. Thanks again for the amazing content and love to see Edison making strides and seemingly the right ones!

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Just makes me smile to see you doing this AND the attitude with which you are doing it ! = ) One company in America that I would recommend you reach out to is C&C Equipment (on KZbin, of course) Time and time again Clint demonstrates the same ethos as you do. And he has three young sons that have got their fathers brains and integrity that would be interested in the sort of thing you are doing. No personal connection but Clint seems to be a stand up guy.

[@joshlower1]

You are a good good man sir, we must protect you at all cost

[@ichevtchenko]

Would be sick for my f350 and get rid of the 6.0 instead of replacing the injectors.

[@DieselsandOutdoors]

Probably cheaper in the long run

[@samuelmorgan7225]

I really hope you are able to go into the light truck/suv market eventually. I’m with you. I hate planned obsolescence’s! As well as live being able to work on the vehicles myself. I’m a mobile knife and tool sharpener, so having the battery I could just hook into. would be a game changer! Love the work you guys are doing!

[@dunkelstevenson4413]

Awesome 68 sweptline! I have that same truck... and 3 sweptlines too

[@dacianazerinity2052]

I wish I had the money to reserve my truck, alas even if I did she's too smol at the moment. Can't wait to see where you go guys! I love everything you're doing!

[@misternull4753]

This. I'm watching what they're doing because if it's all on shelves I might be able to retrofit for my gen 1 s10

[@junemacdonald44]

Thank you SO much for the right to repair stuff! I’m hoping to get my farm truck fitted out with this in the future and the cost of getting my tractor serviced just sucks.

[@Sjackson2369]

This is such a fantastic step for you guys. I would love to see you guys start expanding into other industries. Hopefully y’all get a 2.5 ton axle option in the future too.

[@WentzCraft]

You've got me sold on a full EV conversion minus the hybrid range extender. I know you already addressed Jeeps, but tell people they can stick these in there a little rock crawlers in your market will grow. We're already stuff one ton axles in them, so what a full width is the only option.

[@oldfarthacks]

I wish you all the best in your project. Yes, electric conversions for the heaver trucks is a very good market, one not yet being served. Also, thanks for the support for the right to repair.

[@jarrodvsinclair]

I love this idea but want to caution you against having to many options to start. Start with just the electric power train and then support a specific cat generator but don't support existing motors. It will complicate your installs greatly and many automotive engines are not setup to run in a generator style mode. You will spend forever debugging issues. Start simple and then expand. Love your work

[@wolfrig2000]

I'd like it if he just sold the drivetrain to the public. I have a million ideas that I'd love to install this into, but he won't sell to us, making us go through his shops. Sad to see his "Fix it yourself with readily available parts" mentality gone down the drain so quick.

[@dwaynepenner2788]

Yes, and no. Generator PACKAGES from Cat or anyone else are really two parts and ICE and a generator. A generator is just a spinney thing that the engine drives, any engine that has adequate power and can turn at the right RPM. Car engines are happy running at steady rpms. You would need a governor system for the engine, but those aren't exotic at all and can be found as a universal stand alone if you have a cable throttle. It is more complicated, probably enough not to do at the beta stage, but not really complicated. There are also reasons why it is less complicated, like have to convert the fuel system to diesel in a gas vehicle, not having to create custom motor mounts for the generator power pack (the gen. windings would bolt up through a bell housing adaptor). It would not be as efficient as a manufactured gen set though.

[@jarrodvsinclair]

@@dwaynepenner2788 what I meant was that if you look at the manuals of many newer trucks (post 2008 diesel) they need Regen and they dont like to sit at one speed unless it's the exact right speed for that yeah and if you run it to high then you can over heat the emissions system unless your at highway speeds and even then they have burned. So my point is that it will be a massive headache to support them so he should avoid that for version 1 of the system.

[@jarrodvsinclair]

@@wolfrig2000 agree 100% the main thing stopping me from doing an e conversion is the e-axel. I looked at modifying at LDU from Tesla but they snap axels in high torque situations. I would be happy with just getting the e-axel for now and he could use that to generate some income while building this part of the business

[@dimestackwelding607]

@@wolfrig2000that’s false. You can buy the kit yourself or get it installed at a dealer

[@gunnarblomquist5108]

I think the internet wants a collaboration between the world’s largest off road wrecker and world’s toughest diesel-electric retro kit!

[@JP-xd6fm]

Matt?

[@RayleighCriterion]

I don't think they make e-axles in the heavy duty off-road size just quite yet.

[@SolarTechFL]

Murphys towing

[@Leggir]

Chase, I know you are working with Danfoss, you need to have them guarantee to keep the frame size of the inverters the same on new generations so they just slot in. I've worked with Danfoss and several other manufacturers and they always change something that requires adapter plates or some such. Then we found another inverter company that has had the same frame size, bolt holes, etc for the last 20 years and its such a time saver to just slot in the inevitable replacement. And they're only an hour away from the Danfoss factory in Rockford.

[@Kirby1969]

love that you show a sweptline in this video! Your idea is AWESOME!!!

[@riverrat5865]

I'm very excited to see you all go the furthest, please always keep this humble and you'll always have customers. I need a caddy with a kit so you'll be hearing from me down the line

[@P-RattsGarage]

I love this! I’ll be putting in for this for my 97 F-350 asap!

[@StuartBreland]

I'd love to see a kit on one of those overlanding style rigs.

[@ghomerhust]

been following you on tiktok since before you got the prototype semi up and going. loving where the company is headed, this is great stuff

[@sporty196071]

Not much I can suggest sounds like you got it all together. You are the best

[@jp-ny2pd]

This sounds great for trucks that are more then 40-ish years old. I would imagine all the integrated electronics on newer stuff would make retrofitting less appealing. Still, for what they want money wise for a new truck, you can probably buy a decent rolling chassis and just retrofit it. Once you got your side of the retrofit kit set in stone maybe you could do a series or a collab with someone on actually retrofitting a work truck with a money breakdown at the end. Your kit cost $X, a good rolling chassis cost $Y, with $Z amount of extra stuff, to get a new old work truck for $XX that matches or surpasses the performance of a new $80K F350 or 3500.

[@Secretlyanothername]

Love how you're doing things, so inspiring.

[@eterna2k7]

Im not in the market for a truck now, but i absolutely love the values of this company. When im shopping for a new HD truck, i know where ill look.

[@douglasvamateurradioandmore]

I'm really excited about this. I've been wanting to do this on one of my trucks. I will be looking at this for my 2000 cc lb f250.

[@kylekuznik4670]

“500hp and 8000lbs.” Hahahahaha, that’s enough to get my stock trailer moving

[@deaddegenerategeneration7441]

So many clean nice old trucks🤩😍

[@RCS117]

This is my dream drivetrain for my HMMWV, once you have it for non solid axle applications. I'm following for updates for sure.

[@beefa24]

This needs more mainstream attention! This guy absolutely gets it! He understands what people want what people need. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel with things like the ugly Tesla’s.

[@langdons2848]

I absolutely love this project and while I don’t have the money to do this right now, if I do in the future I will definitely upgrade my truck - or get another one with a blown motor and upgrade it so I can swap over easily. I’m in earthmoving so I tow a lot of heavy machinery both on the highway and off road, so 4x4, big power, and big torque but still in the small truck that can get into difficult places would be a huge upgrade for me. You guys are doing an amazing job and I wish you every success from Down Under.

[@beetle442002]

This is awesome! I really love the keep it simple and make it repairable!

[@hignight17]

Just waiting for a half-ton classic truck retrofit kit! My '78 F150 is begging to have a generator mated behind the old 300 I-6 wired to an electric rear axle. Fixes driveline angle issues when it's lowered, makes it more economical to operate, and may more fun for cruising around. And leaves the 300 in place for nostalgia.

[@CC-np8bw]

I'm really planning to get a kit some day I'm off grid so having another way to charge my house if needed and make short trips for free plus have the ability to go long distances with a loaded trailer without worrying about finding a charging station sounds amazing.

[@bryanmoseler6963]

I love that dodge, perfect old truck.

[@stuartm5917]

Really interesting channel, outside of the product a masterclass in brand building. Wonder if leisure would follow (large camper vans , RVs) much loved vans basically that cost a lot to replace and a retrofit could perhaps have a market.

[@FASTNORTON]

Awesome, what a super intelligent concept. I live in New Zealand and these kits would sell I'm now subscribing and gonna follow ya companies progress and hopefully in the future own one of these kits. All the best from New Zealand

[@coopkink]

Your passion for this project is amazing and I cant wait to see how it all turns out!

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

Not just about heavy duty,its about simplicity.I want these guys to suceed.

[@colinkulasik1128]

Chase, on the note of reserving a pick-up retrofit kit, I would like to order a indigent front suspension kit for my gm one ton. I know you haven't engineered this kit yet but I could argue the same thing for gauging interest and allocating engineering resources to that too.

[@om617yota8]

I have the same question, but planned on swapping my K3500 to SFA. Only if there's a DIY install option though, which right now I haven't seen any info on.

[@Gendreau113]

Im doing this as soon as I can. I love my 2017 F350, it can tow anything I need, but it keeps the fancy comforts of a new truck. Theres absolutely nothing wrong with the 6.7 or the Ford tranny, both are amazing. But I run 40s (no lift), and tow a fifth wheel camper. Being able to save on fuel, and have that MASSIVE power for my big wheels would be insane I also want to get a Kelderman air kit or a AnyLevel, both would benifit from the PTO style of the eddison system, simplifying it all I want my truck to be a all around family camper hauler ir Dailey drive truck. It currently is, but a hybrid would just perfect my dream... Thank you edision!

[@tylerkeeton17]

So stoked to see the end results of this and maybe one day buy a kit!

[@CompComp]

This is so amazing to see actually happening! GG guys

[@dandailey1857]

Love that collection of dodges. I have a single wrecker similar to the twin line.

[@joshdavis8447]

I want to do kit installs. All I have is motivation, skills and knowledge. Need physical resources. Which apparently isn't something I will be blessed enough to have in this life...

[@mrp1zz492]

I love this have been loving the idea of converting an old pickup!

[@briananderson1781]

Your company Architecture is logical and makes sense.......You will probably be arrested by the establishment.....

[@deaddegenerategeneration7441]

Got my reservation!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

What truck are you putting it in? 🤔 Exciting stuff!!

[@donswier]

Contractor van & camper van would be ideal for this. Lights, heat & tools running off battery, while the ICE ensures that range is no issue.

[@earlstacey2709]

Hard to argue with your logic here. Nice work!!

[@iansevs549]

I like the idea, I would love to see a whole video about the after treatment

[@desyr_dragonzz357]

I've been wanting to swap a 7.3 IDI turbo, manual trans, transfer case, and a gear vendor into my factory 1979 f250, reg cab, long box, 4 speed manual, 4x4. Would be dope to put a generator, electric axles, and a battery pack where the factory optioned 2nd fuel tank would have been located if it had been optioned with it, so glad to see like minded people trying to keep old trucks on the road longer

[@lenbones7940]

so glad to see someone taking the hybrid to the pick up.. now all ya gotta do is get a work van going and dude u got most everyone blue coller with a legit answer to the future... good luck to ya... as someone who lives with harse winters I don't think all electronic will ever be a option but hybrid is 100% the answer and the rail road has known this for decades

[@loganshamblin4935]

Would the axel be able to work in a 2 ton truck like a f550 or ram 5500 this would be great for the heavier service rigs and the small bucket truck to have that electric power. I’m wondering if the axels are heavy enough spec to handle being in a 2 ton.

[@davidwbrower]

After listening to the bit about tow trucks, I would love to see you work with Matt's Off Road Recovery. I think both channels would benefit - more exposure and harsh real world testing for EM and a sweet off road hybrid wrecker for MORR!

[@Badgerpapa]

They may want to start with a company that has not been charged with a second-degree felony count of insurance fraud. Not to bag on Matt but when you are starting out as a small company you need to be very careful of your partners, so it doesn't tarnish your company.

[@cwalker7]

Didnt he just drag people to pavement before they called BCAA (or whatever you americans use) as the insurance company wouldnt cover an off road breakdown? @@Badgerpapa The charge sounds serious but the crime doesnt seem so bad lol

[@Badgerpapa]

@@cwalker7 No he submitted the offroad tows as onroad tows which is insurance fraud. canada is part of North America.

[@fredbecker607]

Do we have to claim you? Just kidding. ​@Badgerpapa

[@NA12495]

I think kits like this for RV like a class C would be awesome.

[@koalachuk5550]

Ive got to convince my department to do this for our truck cab ambulances, seems like the perfect application

[@brbk4498]

Question would the cat 2.8 be able to do the same charging as the 3.6. I’m not in the market for a truck but I like watching your videos

[@melsjunk2645]

Im not sure if you have covered this or not but how does heat an ac work? Are there electric hvac options for different vehicles? Being canadian, these are both necessities.

[@Egress.]

Yes, they could either install a heat pump system for both ac and heat (what some electric cars do) or a standard electric ac compressor and resistive heat, or run it off the generators motor like a normal car/truck

[@autobootpiloot]

In their big rig they have a diesel heater to provide heat for the batteries and the cab. Not sure how they cool the cab, if they even cool the cab at this point. There are oem or aftermarket electric airconditioners so maybe its up to the installer to figure that out.

[@Egress.]

@@autobootpiloot I didn’t even think of that! They could totally include one of those small diesel forced air heaters. Could even be used if you’re camping or something.

[@langdons2848]

@@Egress.100%. I have a diesel heater in my caravan and it’s very effective. Would be great in the truck since you already have the diesel there in the tank for the generator, so as you say you can use it any time, not just with the motor running.

[@lost4311]

For the AC they could just retrofit to an electric pump and keep existing piping. And for heating most efficient would be electric or diesel heater depending on climate heat pump might not work.

[@Sporkmeister]

I look forward to the day where I can afford to have the conversion conversation with a WA installer. Edison is creating the most exciting advancements to happen to the EV market out of anything I've been hoping for. Keep the classics on the road.

[@davehart817]

BC is right next door, not too far for you to go for an install!

[@Sporkmeister]

The question is whether the project I plan to install it in will agree with you.

[@davehart817]

Well with the way our Canadian dollar is going it will be pennies on the dollar to get it done up here for you. So unless its a tank or something the transport costs will be nothing with what you save in labour and exchange lol! @@Sporkmeister

[@ToddAdams1234]

I love you guys using the idea of having “off the shelf parts”. It’s your parts, but at the same time, those are “most likely” HD parts that we’ll be able to get from another company if needed.

[@natec599]

Watch his video with Deboss garage towing the tank. That’s his point.

[@hottractor1999]

Adding one of those kits into a truck would be like having a new truck. Recycling the frame etc. is greener then buying a new truck. When i was a welder, It would have been pretty nice to have one outfitted for welding. I had a one ton with welder generator in the back, right behind the cab and it was a big loud beast because it had to be big enough to handle hundreds of amps surge when welding structural pieces. I'd image having a smaller cat generator feeding batteries would have been more efficient and welding would have been a bit more consistent welds as the supply current would have been more even. Not to mention so damn loud you had to turn it off to talk.

[@ronblack7870]

there are many many trucks that have rotted out frames and bodies so those would not be good candidates.

[@ryankolt7341]

How are you going to handle the HVAC system?

[@tsideas5541]

I need that Chevy Viking in my life! My grandpa used to have a 59 Apache fleet side that he had to sell because he needed the money. I got to ride around in it, but I never got to drive it. My grandpa passed away almost 8 years ago now, and I've gotten into the trucking field. A Viking would be the perfect meld between the two worlds!

[@maddawg563]

i have a 1957 with a 2 speed rear end i would love to do this to.

[@Lonewolf23-26]

I would love to do this to my ol 7.3 excursion! Man would that thing be awesome as a hybrid towing a camper!

[@garthkey]

Why not place the batteries in the empty engine bay

[@nathanpeterson5609]

That is likely where they will be if you choose the full EV route. Edison specializes in hybrid electric trucks, so there would still be a diesel generator in the engine bay for most customers to charge the batteries in the bed.

[@Cloud_Shire_82]

would be cool to see one for like a mini truck too that would be pretty nice as tons of torque and power to just cruise cheaper than gas/diesel just a beefier mini truck

[@NEEDbacon]

I want to shove them into some old Luxobarge. Imagine some malaise Era car, velour for miles and the fake wood grain interior. But it can boogie like a Model X.

[@SCakey]

I'm waiting for the Ranger-Bros to do this retrofit. 500HP uber torque Ford Ranger! Me: "Oh hey there's a used Ranger for $4k...."

[@justinvanburen8259]

You are amazing!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@earlstacey2709]

Installer sounds like a pretty cool idea!

[@travischapman6179]

Will there be a DIY / self-install option or will this ONLY be available through a local installer? I'm extremely interested and will be reserving a spot, but I'd really like to build the truck myself...

[@om617yota8]

This is my question too. Would like to narrow down pricing more too. 1/3rd to 1/2 the cost of a new truck covers an enormous range, and does that include the cost to install, or is that just to buy the kit?

[@dimestackwelding607]

You can buy the kit and install yourself

[@om617yota8]

@@dimestackwelding607 I've seen people say that, but haven't seen Edison say so. That'd solve a lot of my concerns!

[@dimestackwelding607]

@@om617yota8 I dm’ed them last month, they responded saying you can do a diy kit or have it done through an installer. I can’t imagine why they wouldn’t do a diy kit with the values they have as a company

[@Corneilus123]

Hmmm... 1/3 of a new truck...1500? Or HD? These new pickup trucks like 60-70k so like 20-25k for the kit? Then HD's are 70- 110k so 25-35k? I like the idea of the tow truck lol

[@philip9186]

Everything about this just makes so much sense!

[@lemons3738]

Thats great to hear there will be an option to keep the original engine. I'd love to keep the 7.3 in my 2001 f250.

[@brentonwinslow9490]

What is your list of installers so far? Any in the US? I would love to one day get a retrofit from your company

[@no7whatistheproblem]

their website has a map of all the installers who "applied" or whatever its called

[@Rolzhey]

How much ground clearance could we expect for the axles?

[@jwiereng]

Imagine portal axles

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Go get em guys! Exciting stuff!!

[@davefarnsworth3020]

WOW!!!! My 51 GMC 1 ton step side would go good with a 4bt or 2.8 Cummins with your conversion parts. It already has a 9' bed.

[@Ali.g.97]

I wish I could like a video more than once