Edison Motors

After a crazy few months on the road, the crew is back in the shop and a lot has happened. In this episode we break down the supply chain trips to China and the U.S., axle testing drama in Detroit, and where we are on getting trucks ready for real production. We unveil “Big D,” the newly almost finished Royal winch tractor, talk through why we’re refusing pre-orders, and lay out the step‑by‑step p...

Chase brings in MLA and former trucker Harman Bhangu to break down how the “driver shortage” is really a pay shortage, supercharged by the abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program. They unpack how some carriers are charging migrants tens of thousands to come to Canada, trapping them in debt and closed work permits that amount to modern indentured servitude, while honest companies trying...

Chase sits down with BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan to dig into how Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has become, in the UN’s own words, a “breeding ground for modern-day slavery.” They break down how closed work permits trap migrant truck drivers in indentured servitude, why fines against abusive carriers are meaningless, and how corporations use anti-immigrant rhetoric to keep workers...

ConExpo might not have gotten the Edison truck, but it definitely got the full Edison Motors experience. In this episode, the crew breaks down how a simple trip to ConExpo Vegas turned into a masterclass in government red tape, border headaches, and creative problem solving when Environment Canada and the EPA blocked their hybrid truck and Border Security even blocked the axles from crossing the b...

Chase and the crew fire up the mics after a break to unload a ton of updates: delivering their first semi to Ontario (and what broke), winter EV battery headaches, undisclosed customer projects, Land Cruiser hybrid test results, ConExpo troubles, warehouse demolition, go-kart challenge plans, investor day camping chaos, and where the Royal winch tractor build is really at behind the scenes.

This episode of the Edison Motors Podcast dives into the wild mix of building electric and hybrid trucks, fighting holiday shutdowns, and trying not to die on cheap mountain sleds in deep Golden, BC snow. Hear how the team is racing to finish the next winch tractor for CONEXPO in Vegas, lining up a road trip to CanSec in Ottawa, and scrambling around supplier delays, warped axle mounts, and wrong‑...

Rich DeBoss joins the Edison Motors crew to tell the full, unfiltered story behind stuffing semi‑truck parts into a Land Cruiser, towing a loaded Kenworth on a “closed course,” ripping bumpers off, and surviving third‑party testing that tried to break their hybrid. From cardboard‑aided design to dyno runs that shredded rubber and impressed the test facility, Rich explains why electric axles, batte...

The crew sits down with longtime supporter and first YouTube channel member Brian Fleming to talk about life hauling massive Australian road trains, working in Darwin, and how trucking in the outback compares to running rigs in Canada. The conversation dives into what it takes to keep heavy trucks moving in extreme conditions, from brutal heat and dust to the reality of maintaining equipment thous...

This episode of the Edison Motors Podcast features CEO Eric Little as the primary guest while co-founder Chase is away on a well-earned vacation. Eric dives into the real-world regulatory challenges facing Edison Motors, with a particular focus on his recent lobbying efforts in Ottawa to secure Environmental Canada approval and change emissions laws for hybrid vehicles. The conversation offers lis...

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest updates from our shop floor, covering the delivery of our first hybrid-electric truck to Winnipeg, the challenges of Manitoba’s permit system, and real-world testing adventures. Learn how Edison Motors is pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle innovation, from advanced wiring harnesses to custom body rigging and rigorous compliance testing. Whether...

An deep dive into the fast-growing world of electric trucks, hybrid vehicles, Canadian manufacturing, clean technology, and commercial EV innovation. This episode celebrates a major milestone for Canadian automotive business: Edison Motors’ national emissions mark approval, unlocking the future for legal sales of electric trucks and hybrid trucks in Canada and worldwide. Tune in for exclusive insi...

Join the Edison Motors team for a candid, behind-the-scenes episode straight from the heart of BC’s electric truck revolution. This podcast dives deep into navigating government regulations, testing hybrid trucks, and our struggles (and triumphs) with infrastructure, safety, and compliance. Hear firsthand stories about Parliament members visiting the shop, what it really takes to get trucks on the...

This podcast episode dives into recent milestones and challenges faced by the Edison Motors team as they construct their test track, tackle truck production hurdles, and navigate the unique complexities of Canadian automotive manufacturing. Listeners will get candid stories about building with tight deadlines and lean crews, inside looks at regulatory and investment matters, shop hiring and commun...

This week, we dive into a whirlwind of updates: the chassis is complete, the first set of cutting-edge batteries are finished (and exceeding expectations), and the cabs are rolling into production. We also reveal our game-changing plan to build full mechanical trucks alongside our hybrids—because why wait to dominate the heavy truck market? From stressful job site chaos (think fires, traffic jams,...

Chace and the team dive into their technician training with Scania, exploring emission systems, diagnostics, and the surprisingly user-friendly programming that even an accountant could handle. Get the latest updates on Edison’s projects, including Joel’s winch tractor build and the arrival of sleeper parts.  The gang also recounts their battle to reclaim their official Facebook page from scammers...

In this live episode, we’re giving our community the chance to ask questions and get the latest updates. We dive into the highs and lows of production, supply chain challenges, and how we’re tackling issues to streamline future builds. From the long-awaited arrival of steer axles to supply chain hiccups, we break down what’s happening on the shop floor. Plus, we discuss the importance of standardi...

We’re back and finally live! In this episode of the Edison Podcast, Chase, Theron and Jordan dive deep into the world of truck manufacturing, emissions compliance, and the challenges of building trucks in today’s regulatory environment. - Emissions Compliance Madness – Chase shares his frustration with ever-changing laws and the battle to meet highway vs. vocational truck standards. - Truck Design...