Edison Truck company is retrofitting a similar system into older trucks. A lot of manufacturers are looking to supplement an internal combustion vehicle with an electric hybrid system. It seems to work much better the other way around. Supplement an electric vehicle with an internal combustion generator.
This is a parallel system. Edison Motors is making retrofit kits that make them a series hybrid. They're using diesel generators solely to charge the batteries or power the electric motors. The diesel motor does not propel the vehicle at all. Their system is basically like a freight train.
It uses an electric motor to assist the diesel motor when the diesel motor would typically be using the most fuel. That's the point. That's how it increases MPG.
I've heard people say that this cannot be done, that you can't make a good diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. I think it can be done. We just need people willing to do it.
Mate, every single diesel freight train has a similar setup eithout all the bullshit technology. Diesel motor drives big electric generator. genny powers tractive electric motors, you dont need a differential just 4 drive motors on the rear tyres, one each and bam. done. problem is you need expensive electric heavy duty motors to not use a trans transaxle and diff.
@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi I agree. I don't get why car makers refuse to offer such powertrain for North America. This is bullshit. You already have Toyota Prius and other *gasoline/electric* hybrid cars, so why not offer a *diesel/electric* hybrid powered vehicle. I'm sure people would buy it, given the opportunity. I know *I* would.
i like what they're going for, but them advertising that things are proprietary would probably be a complete turn off for a lot of truckers. truckers will probably say " if I cant get it fixed myself or in the shops at my stops then I don't want it " things that need reliability and to function 24/7 are typically made to be fixed by off the shelf stuff at any parts shop. At least the stuff people like is.
This looks very promising as you don't have to make tons of modifications to an existing truck, the only question is what's the range/added weight and ROI?
@@californiatechnicalmedia open source software. Proprietary indicates that it is pay to use software that is most likely limited to dealership only. John Deere has made it were you can't even change your own oil. It has to be reset using a program on a computer. Dealer only software
So, it produces electricity 🔌 by regenerative braking to charge the battery.... If there's a demand for Power and the battery 🔋 is low, can the truck's alternator produce enough juice to power the axle? 🤔
This really isnt that complicated to do, its just fucking laziness by manufacturers because if they do a combustion engine hybrid its not as good for marketing etc and certain countries where they get deals from goverments if it was a full electric. . just get rid of the transmission, put in a 4 cylinder cat diesel genset. small capacitor setup, electric drive motors on all 4 rear drives. Diesel locomotives have been doing this shit for like 60 years.
I don't get why car companies aren't willing to offer hybrid diesel/electric engines for their vehicles. It's been proven that it's possible to make a hybrid gasoline/electric engine for cars and trucks. Toyota did so with the Prius, so why not do the same with hybrid diesel/electric power? What's wrong with that?
The innovation and engineering behind combining diesel and electric power is a game-changer for both efficiency and environmental sustainability
Edison Truck company is retrofitting a similar system into older trucks. A lot of manufacturers are looking to supplement an internal combustion vehicle with an electric hybrid system. It seems to work much better the other way around. Supplement an electric vehicle with an internal combustion generator.
This is a parallel system. Edison Motors is making retrofit kits that make them a series hybrid. They're using diesel generators solely to charge the batteries or power the electric motors. The diesel motor does not propel the vehicle at all. Their system is basically like a freight train.
It uses an electric motor to assist the diesel motor when the diesel motor would typically be using the most fuel. That's the point. That's how it increases MPG.
I've heard people say that this cannot be done, that you can't make a good diesel-electric hybrid powertrain. I think it can be done. We just need people willing to do it.
Mate, every single diesel freight train has a similar setup eithout all the bullshit technology. Diesel motor drives big electric generator. genny powers tractive electric motors, you dont need a differential just 4 drive motors on the rear tyres, one each and bam. done. problem is you need expensive electric heavy duty motors to not use a trans transaxle and diff.
@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi If only they could be made for trucks, military vehicles, motorhomes, maybe even taxi cabs.
@@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi I agree. I don't get why car makers refuse to offer such powertrain for North America. This is bullshit. You already have Toyota Prius and other *gasoline/electric* hybrid cars, so why not offer a *diesel/electric* hybrid powered vehicle. I'm sure people would buy it, given the opportunity. I know *I* would.
The manufacturer, Hyliion, shows that it can be done, as they do it on commercial vehicles.
EMD, Electro Motive Diesel, has been around since 1922. I agree, why can’t it work.
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it can look ahead for up to 25 miles? that's insane technology. Wish my car has this feature
i like what they're going for, but them advertising that things are proprietary would probably be a complete turn off for a lot of truckers. truckers will probably say " if I cant get it fixed myself or in the shops at my stops then I don't want it "
things that need reliability and to function 24/7 are typically made to be fixed by off the shelf stuff at any parts shop. At least the stuff people like is.
The website is down :(
This looks very promising as you don't have to make tons of modifications to an existing truck, the only question is what's the range/added weight and ROI?
The manufacturer, Hyliion, explains the ROI on their website and how quickly (estimate) this addition pays for itself.
Would this work as the primary axle for a shuttle bus?
If this is real then this technology will change the future of vehicles
I want this on my car too
Very strong axle
Watching this during a 14 hour dpf Regen. Why use custom software??
What software do you propose?
@@californiatechnicalmedia open source software. Proprietary indicates that it is pay to use software that is most likely limited to dealership only.
John Deere has made it were you can't even change your own oil. It has to be reset using a program on a computer. Dealer only software
So, it produces electricity 🔌 by regenerative braking to charge the battery.... If there's a demand for Power and the battery 🔋 is low, can the truck's alternator produce enough juice to power the axle? 🤔
This really isnt that complicated to do, its just fucking laziness by manufacturers because if they do a combustion engine hybrid its not as good for marketing etc and certain countries where they get deals from goverments if it was a full electric. . just get rid of the transmission, put in a 4 cylinder cat diesel genset. small capacitor setup, electric drive motors on all 4 rear drives. Diesel locomotives have been doing this shit for like 60 years.
I don't get why car companies aren't willing to offer hybrid diesel/electric engines for their vehicles. It's been proven that it's possible to make a hybrid gasoline/electric engine for cars and trucks. Toyota did so with the Prius, so why not do the same with hybrid diesel/electric power? What's wrong with that?
I'm not sure "laziness" applies to a gigantic enterprise that needs to manage countless things non-specialists aren't even aware of.
@@californiatechnicalmedia I agree.
I'll bet a tank of fuel ⛽ this will end up being mandatory for California 🤣
:) best get in on it early.
They had me at proprietary software, no thanks. I will pass.
I think they'll survive