Electric Semi-Trucks: Parts Arrive & Assembly Begins!

Critical parts for our Electric Semi-Trucks arrive, marking the start of our assembly process. From Sustainable Engineering, Electric Axles, and Hendrickson Suspension to 3D-printed components and Frame Rails, everything is coming together. Watch as we unbox and inspect our brand-new Electric Axles, and share our thoughts on how these new parts will revolutionize our build.

Join us on this journey as we shout out to our incredible suppliers at Inland Kenworth and dive deep into the design improvements that will bring more power, durability, and serviceability to our trucks. Plus, we give you a tour of our humble setup—where passion drives innovation, even when resources are tight.

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00:00 - 00:28 - Intro
00:29 - 00:51 - CEO Travel System
00:52 - 01:19 - We’re at Inland Kenworth
01:20 - 02:12 - Picking up and delivering suspension parts
02:13 - 04:07 - Conversation about suspension parts
04:08 - 04:50 - Topsy got a new mirror
04:51 - 05:56 - Driving Old Blue to Vancouver
05:57 - 07:26 - Picking up axles
07:27 - 07:49 - Explanation about cinches
07:50 - 10:43 - Old Blue’s Story Time
10:44 - 11:08 - Driving the axles to Emcon’s yard
11:09 - 11:29 - Unloading the axles
11:30 - 12:43 - Axle unboxing
12:44 - 17:10 - Talking about the new semi truck e-axle
17:11 - 19:07 - Talking about the new pickup e-axle
19:08 - 19:26 - Topsy’s old axle
19:27 - 20:07 - Unloading other parts
20:08 - 21:49 - Opening other parts packages
21:50 - 23:09 - Opening and explaining about the 3 in 1
23:10 - 23:51 - Talking about the crossmembers
23:52 - 24:11 - Some parts are going to Deboss Garage
24:12 - 25:04 - Our frame rails have arrived and getting them ready
25:05 - 26:15 - Tip about cinches
26:16 - 27:15 - Taking our new frame rails home
27:16 - 27:41 - Outro

[arcticfox]

Damn, I never thought I'd be excited about watching an axle delivery video at 8am on a Saturday morning, but here here we are.

[terrya]

Here a hit on buying parts in chain, have Your supplier take a picture in the crate of what they send you Right before it ships. I have been dealing with China for 30 years.This helps a lot.

[Sohave]

I love the aesthetics of a 50+ year old truck not only working faithfully for its first owner throughout his life but continuing to work on building the truck of the future.

[Wild_Lee_Coyote]

Wait. Hold the front door. Is that a concrete floor I see. You guys are legit now. Whats next, insulated walls and a solar roof. Next we are going to see you in mechanics overalls or even worse a blue plaid business suit.

[davidbowser]

7:06 "That ain't goin anywhere" is a time honored tradition. I put a new handrail on the stairs for my mom a couple days ago and gave it the old "that ain't goin anywhere".

[soupformyfamily]

You’re scaling appropriately, you don’t want to get under too much debt and that’s smart as hell; I love watching your progress.

[jmazoso]

Shout out to all the Bobs out there keeping it real.

[joebersani]

That’s a nice 03 ranger that you get driven around in by your personal driver

[turtle]

I love how fast the driver came with the correction "03' like you were insulting his truck LOL.

[gerry]

I completely agree with your philosophy about planned obsolescence and serviceability, it makes so much more sense than keep buying new all the time. Love the front end of Topsy, great driver visibility out the cab and for the mirrors plus rugged fenders to stand on for any servicing of the motor.

[wayneswonderarium]

Best thing ever is seeing Topsy helping build out the company

[kdstunts_]

As a tow man I have to say thanks for getting a tow mode. That is absolutely incredible

[jessydeslauriers]

That axle you got made, would be the perfect fit for a electric tank drive tran system 💯% 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🐮

[Dagrond]

Doood - you're building trucks for customers! SOOO AWESOME!

[Streamer]

14:10 Wheel Slip; ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! Retired Trucker here(Canadian) I used to ARGUE with companies i worked for about Traction Control a LOT(and turned it off for safety when I drove) as the ABS functionality on Semi's was WAY to slow to react most times in winter conditions. I could NOT apply the power/brakes where/when needed due to what your saying! BRILLIANT Deduction. DAM if there was ONLY a guy like you around in my driving days to point this out to some people back then!

[eformance]

I think the biggest issue you will run into with the electronics, like the 3/4 in 1 is that the individual modules inside will change as your supplier redesigns their assembly. This is a common issue with CNC machines, you find out the VFD is no longer available and so you have to buy a whole new $$$$ VFD with perhaps a retrofit kit. It's because the upstream supplier no longer has part available. The only way to combat this is to create interchangeable modules and control the design spec for those interfaces yourself. If you design the physical and electrical layout for those modules, open source the design, then have your suppliers stick to that, then you have repairability and longevity. When you want to add new features, add another harness connector to the layout, but make the new modules backwards compatible.

[Tibbs_Farm]

I still love that the prototype had the most brutal setup.

If it survives, the production surely will. And will be comfortable too

[overflow]

Skid plates on an elecric axle just makes me smile, Chase and the guys staying true to the heavy equipment mentality

[ilenastarbreeze]

honestly seeing topsy hauling the beginnings of her 2 sisters is brilliant i love it,

[LORFCASTER]

Random suggestion for the electrical box : Consider putting some moisture absorbing material like those silica pouches that come in shipping packages. Maybe a little compartment that can be easily opened to swap the pouch out.
Corrosion is a killer that can create connection points between parts that are not supposed to be connected. Especially on PCB boards that have components spaced too closely together