Driving Innovation: Chase Barber and Edison Motors - The Future of Electric Hybrid Trucks

Tanner and Corey reconnect with Chase Barber of Edison Motors to discuss how his company is shaking up the trucking industry with electric hybrid technology. Chase shares updates on their flagship truck, Topsy, and dives into the challenges Edison Motors faces as a small business navigating funding hurdles, regulatory red tape, and market competition. The conversation highlights the importance of functional yet appealing truck designs, the right-to-repair movement, and how community support has propelled Edison Motors forward. With big dreams for large-scale production and innovative battery solutions, Chase envisions a future where electric hybrid trucks become a cornerstone of transportation efficiency. Tune in to hear Chase’s candid take on entrepreneurship, industry disruption, and his aspirations for expanding Edison Motors beyond borders. takeaways Chase Barber discusses the completion of their electric hybrid truck, Topsy. The trucking industry is evolving with innovative electric hybrid technology. Funding challenges are a significant hurdle for small businesses like Edison Motors. Bureaucratic regulations can hinder business growth and innovation. The design of trucks should be both functional and visually appealing. Edison Motors aims to revolutionize the trucking industry with a focus on efficiency. Chase emphasizes the importance of community support for small businesses. The company has received significant interest from potential customers. Chase shares the importance of right-to-repair in the trucking industry. The future of Edison Motors includes aspirations for large-scale production. Chapters 00:00 New Year, New Beginnings 02:58 Chase Barber's Journey with Edison Motors 06:00 Innovative Hybrid Truck Technology 08:51 Funding Challenges and Business Growth 12:05 The Importance of Design in Trucking 14:59 Regulatory Hurdles in Investment 18:10 Competition and Market Positioning 21:13 Future Aspirations and Industry Leadership 38:23 Navigating Financial Regulations and Direct Listings 42:30 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles in the Trucking Industry 47:11 Innovations in Battery Technology and Charging Solutions 51:31 Unexpected Applications of Electric Trucks 53:23 Future Aspirations for Edison Motors 55:30 Challenges of Business Growth and Regulatory Hurdles 01:06:19 The Case for Cross-Border Business Collaboration Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today! https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.com Shareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.com Email address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.com Call/Text: 515.207.9640 Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5Xqw Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.