I’m following along with them via DeBoss Garage, but technically they haven’t solved it either. They’re still working on prototypes for passenger trucks and haven’t brought anything to market yet.
The idea is fantastic, and I actually considered investing after his latest video before seeing the requirements, but it also comes with many issues like how the F you’re going to do complete drivetrain swaps on your truck without having decades of fabrication skills. They’ve mentioned having dedicated shops available to do conversions but labor prices are the real killer here. I know there are lots of people out there capable of doing it but it’s hard to reach any volume doing it that way.
I think a lot of the fab issues are solved by it being a pure electric axles and the engine just being for maintaining the battery charge. You don’t have a drive shaft that requires certain alignment from front to back. It takes skill, but not decades worth. Honestly, I think the biggest headache would just be the dashboard work.
One of the reasons I have more faith in Edison then I do other start up is is that they’re the Engineers, Mechanics, and End User. Too many products today are made by people who will never use the product or have to fix the product. The margins for errors on the system are going to be way bigger and they’re Right to Repair stance means that you should be able to modify their systems to be pure EV if you want. Only advertising their hybrid systems is just to keep marketing and supply chain issues simple.
There’s a lot more than swapping in the E-axles. The engine will need to be swapped out for a small Cummins engine with the generator bolted on the back and the battery packs will need to be fabbed in place as well along with all the high voltage wiring and what not. It’s certainly not an insurmountable job but it will definitely be out of reach for most people to do at home without having had a decent amount of experience.
Just to be clear, I’m extremely excited about their project, both the light-duty truck conversions and the heavy-duty EV trucks, and agree with what you’re saying about the company, so don’t take this as criticism of Edison or their work.
I’m following along with them via DeBoss Garage, but technically they haven’t solved it either. They’re still working on prototypes for passenger trucks and haven’t brought anything to market yet.
The idea is fantastic, and I actually considered investing after his latest video before seeing the requirements, but it also comes with many issues like how the F you’re going to do complete drivetrain swaps on your truck without having decades of fabrication skills. They’ve mentioned having dedicated shops available to do conversions but labor prices are the real killer here. I know there are lots of people out there capable of doing it but it’s hard to reach any volume doing it that way.
I think a lot of the fab issues are solved by it being a pure electric axles and the engine just being for maintaining the battery charge. You don’t have a drive shaft that requires certain alignment from front to back. It takes skill, but not decades worth. Honestly, I think the biggest headache would just be the dashboard work.
One of the reasons I have more faith in Edison then I do other start up is is that they’re the Engineers, Mechanics, and End User. Too many products today are made by people who will never use the product or have to fix the product. The margins for errors on the system are going to be way bigger and they’re Right to Repair stance means that you should be able to modify their systems to be pure EV if you want. Only advertising their hybrid systems is just to keep marketing and supply chain issues simple.
There’s a lot more than swapping in the E-axles. The engine will need to be swapped out for a small Cummins engine with the generator bolted on the back and the battery packs will need to be fabbed in place as well along with all the high voltage wiring and what not. It’s certainly not an insurmountable job but it will definitely be out of reach for most people to do at home without having had a decent amount of experience.
Just to be clear, I’m extremely excited about their project, both the light-duty truck conversions and the heavy-duty EV trucks, and agree with what you’re saying about the company, so don’t take this as criticism of Edison or their work.