Not to be that guy, but Edison’s system isn’t a traditional hybrid. It’s all electric drive with it’s own diesel generator charging system onboard. The diesel generator is not necessary for the truck’s operation.
The other cool thing was that they had a battery management system failure and after a computer update they are now able to continue running on generator electricity only like diesel electric locomotives. If I were their lawyer, I’d explore classifying their generator system as a chemical mechanical battery (so long that it gets them out of having to verify their system as clean/safe for on highway use. I’d also argue that any approved engine with an alternator is technically a generator as well.
I always thought my state and US govt was overly bureaucratic, but Canada is quickly moving up near the top of the list just following their saga. No wonder I see Alberta independence news stories if this is the sort of nonsense that they have to put up with in new or day to day operations of business.
Not to be that guy, but Edison’s system isn’t a traditional hybrid. It’s all electric drive with it’s own diesel generator charging system onboard. The diesel generator is not necessary for the truck’s operation.
Don’t apologise for adding context or sharing insight. It’s always appreciated. That’s what makes a community good.
The other cool thing was that they had a battery management system failure and after a computer update they are now able to continue running on generator electricity only like diesel electric locomotives. If I were their lawyer, I’d explore classifying their generator system as a chemical mechanical battery (so long that it gets them out of having to verify their system as clean/safe for on highway use. I’d also argue that any approved engine with an alternator is technically a generator as well.
I always thought my state and US govt was overly bureaucratic, but Canada is quickly moving up near the top of the list just following their saga. No wonder I see Alberta independence news stories if this is the sort of nonsense that they have to put up with in new or day to day operations of business.
I think generator driven, grid chargeable electric vehicles are a great stop gap until battery tech improves and grid generation gets cleaner.