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1 - Chace Barber (Founder and C.E.O. of Edison Motors) on their mission to transform how electric vehicles are utilized, especially in the realms of heavy-duty work like one-ton trucks, service, and welding trucks. Jay Noone (NH activist, man camp, diesel mechanic, home-schooler) joins the show

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PODCAST 1

Chace Barber, Jay Noone

1. Chace Barber - Founder and C.E.O. of Edison Motors - Merritt, B.C. Canada - https://www.edisonmotors.ca/

Chace is a truck driver with 14 years of experience.

Chace and Eric hauled started their own trucking company in their 4th year of university by restoring a 1969 Kenworth.

The trucking company transitioned to hauling and installing electrical generation systems to designing and engineering hybrid diesel electric power systems.

Never letting go of his passion for trucking, restoring classic trucks and driving Chace was the one who came up with the idea of Edison Motors by combining their hybrid power systems with the classic trucks they restored.

Webpages:

https://www.edisonmotors.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/EdisonMotorsCanada

https://www.youtube.com/@EdisonMotors

https://www.instagram.com/_edisonmotors/

ABOUT EDISON MOTORS

Built by Truckers for Truckers

Edison Motors was founded by Chace Barber and Eric Little who entered their business partnership in 2016 after graduating university and starting a trucking company with a 1969 Kenworth 5 axle Logging Truck (Old Blue). They began hauling logs in Merritt, BC. moved to hauling mining equipment into the Yukon and then expanded to moving drilling rigs in Alberta before returning back to BC Logging.

The business grew, more trucks were added and due to the frustration in serviceability of newer trucks the partners started rebuilding older trucks from the frame rails up to use in their own trucking operation instead of buying new truck. The business grew and expanded to hauling and installing power generation systems. In 2019 this added business aspect and growth to taking on the role of engineering and designing off-grid solar hybrid power systems. After their first successful project design and construction of a first nations community in northern BC Canada, Eric and Chace started to engineering process of a diesel-electric semi truck using the same principles.

After reserving a Tesla semi in 2017 and not receiving the truck for 4 years, in 2021 they decided to start building their own electric trucks because that was quicker than waiting for the Tesla delivery and resulted in designing of a more robust truck tailored to the logging and heavy vocational industries their trucking company operated in.

The Edison Truck is the result of a trucking company who remanufactured classic logging trucks with their engineering expertise of off-grid hybrid power systems. It is the aim of Edison Team to have the reliability and serviceability of a classic semi with the efficiency, power, and emissions standards of an electric truck.

Here are some pertinent videos:

(a). Edison Motors' Bold Approach to Vehicle Retrofitting:

We delve into the innovative world of Edison Motors, a company that's challenging the norms of the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Join us as we uncover their mission to transform how electric vehicles are utilized, especially in the realms of heavy-duty work like one-ton trucks, service, and welding trucks.

Edison Motors is not just about creating new vehicles; they're pioneering a movement against planned obsolescence in the EV space. They're empowering local garages and smaller shops with the knowledge and certification to work on electric vehicles, ensuring these skills don't remain exclusive to large dealerships.

In this video, we visit a potential goldmine for retrofit projects – the Ritchie Brothers' auction. Here, we explore the vast potential of turning old, worn-out trucks into efficient, hybrid-electric vehicles, giving them a new lease on life.

We also take a deep dive into the certification process for becoming an Edison Motors installer. This includes hands-on training with the Edison retrofit kit and understanding the nuances of EV technology.

Furthermore, we discuss how Edison Motors is not overextending by venturing into both semi-trucks and pickup truck kits. Their strategy revolves around economies of scale, making EV technology more affordable and accessible.

Our journey takes us to KeaBray Holdings, one of the first to sign up for Edison's installer program. We explore their facilities, discuss the technicalities of the retrofitting process, and understand how they plan to integrate this innovative technology into their operations.

Edison Motors isn't just creating a product; they're building a community and an ecosystem that supports growth, learning, and adaptation in the EV industry. This is more than a company; it's a vision for a future where electric vehicles are accessible, repairable, and beneficial to all sectors of society.

Join us as we take you through this incredible journey of innovation, empowerment, and sustainability with Edison Motors. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates on how Edison Motors is changing the face of the EV industry.

(b). Challenges of Building an Electric Log Truck: The Hunt for North American Axles:

We share the behind-the-scenes journey of trying to source North American-made axles, electric motors, and gear-driven sets for our electric log truck project. We embarked on a mission to find components closer to home, but the reality hit hard—we couldn't find a single one!

In this video, we spill the beans on our attempts to collaborate with a company, only to face challenges in purchasing their electric axles due to being a non-OEM retrofit. The struggle was real, and we even tried reaching out to multiple suppliers, only to hit roadblocks.

Undeterred, we decided to take matters into our own hands. We custom-spec'd and had our axles built for Edison, ensuring they meet our standards and are ready to power our electric log truck. The entire supply chain is now secured, and spare parts are just a click away.

Join us as we dive deep into the technical details of these custom axles, showcasing the engineering brilliance behind them. From planetary rear ends to the powerful 250-kilowatt electric motors, we cover it all. Plus, we address the challenges of syncing axles without traditional interaxle lockers, revealing the innovative solutions we've implemented.

And hold on tight for a surprising twist! We unintentionally opened up new possibilities for loggers by providing them with the power to tackle steeper blocks. It seems our quest for efficiency inadvertently led to increased access to challenging terrain.

So, buckle up for an adventure filled with unexpected turns, challenges, and triumphs as we build the Edison electric log truck from the ground up. Don't forget to hit that like button, subscribe for more updates, and join us on this electrifying journey!

2. Jay Noone (NH activist, man camp, diesel mechanic, home-schooler) joins the show (Jay's previous interviews HERE)

Some show notes with respect to my axle recommendation

http://www.billavista.com/tech/Articles/14-Bolt_Bible/index.html

The link above is for the "14 bolt bible" witch will be handy for Chace

The Corporate 14 one ton pickup axle has a few features for being a good candidate for a one ton pickup e axle in my opinion

1st it has a Pinion support bearing, like most of the semi truck axle, this maintains proper contact between pinion gear and ring gear under high torque low speed situations, like plowing heavy wet snow in 4 wheel low.

2nd the corporate 14 axle family has a removable pinon support housing, that could be used or modified as a mount for the electric motor, when I was building Drag trucks and pulling trucks, the bolts on the pinion housing where useful for mounting driveshaft loops, to catch the drive shaft when the u-joint broke.

3rd the corporate 14 is available stock in most Gm ¾ and 1 ton trucks from the 70 till 2015 and in 2003 and up 3|4 and 1 ton dodge ram truck as the AAM 11.50

4th there is a lot of after market support for these axles as they are favorite of competitions and off road use

These are the websites I pulled the pic from:

http://www.billavista.com/tech/Articles/14-Bolt_Gear_Setup/index.html

Full floater truss support image is from this website:

 https://www.wfoconcepts.com/i-30504758-chevy-full-floating-14-bolt-truss-with-pinion-guard-1973-2010.html

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