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High school participates in electric vehicle challenge

Willow Creek Composite High School brought home first, second and third place finishes at the Edison Motors EV Challenge, where 20 schools built electric go-karts and competed across four events in Golden, B.C. on June 5.

Companies worldwide grant employees days off for GTA VI release

Canada's Edison Motors declared November 19 and 20, 2026 company-wide days off in honour of the GTA VI release, joining a global trend of businesses giving staff time off for the game's launch.

B.C.-based Edison Motors hones diesel-electric pickup conversion kit

The company, which already builds big trucks, has a working prototype in this 1995 Dodge Ram; it aims to adapt the setup to other models.

Instructor talks about Fort Nelson school's experience at Edison Motors EV Challenge

For the first time, June's Edison Motors EV Challenge featured an entry from Fort Nelson First Nation. Chalo School's team finished with two top-15 results at the event in Donald, B.C.

Canadians in a Garage Might Complete a Range-Extended Ram Before Ram Does

Edison Motors' prototype series hybrid pickup is now complete, paving the way for diesel-electric truck conversion kits.

NPSS Go-Kart Club placed third at 2026 Edison Motors Electric Go-Kart Challenge

The North Peace Secondary School's Go-Kart Club placed third in the summary race at the 2026 Edison Motors Electric Go-Kart Challenge.

Edison Motors EV Challenge: Golden Secondary students shine

Students from high schools across British Columbia and Alberta gathered in Donald for the third annual Edison Motors EV Go Kart Challenge, where teams competed in a hands-on event showcasing electric vehicle design, problem-solving and teamwork.

Edison Motors says it has received federal approval to build hybrid heavy trucks

B.C.-based Edison Motors has received approval from Environment and Climate Change Canada to manufacture Class 8 diesel-electric hybrid trucks in Canada at a new facility in Donald, B.C., expected to be completed in Q3 2026.

Edison Motors Receives Environment and Climate Change Canada Approval to Manufacture Hybrid Trucks in British Columbia

Edison Motors, Canada's inaugural manufacturer of electric hybrid heavy-duty vocational trucks, announced that Environment and Climate Change Canada granted regulatory approval to build next-generation hybrid semi-trucks using the Cummins X15 engine as an on-board diesel generator for its diesel-electric drivetrain system.

Edison Go-kart rodeo includes FNFN's Chalo school

Fort Nelson First Nation's Chalo School has been selected as one of 20 institutions to compete in the Edison Motors EV Challenge, building an electric go-kart for the June 6th competition in Donald, B.C.

Regulators Throw First-of-Its-Kind Canadian Hybrid Semi Into Neutral

Edison Motors, a British Columbia startup, is unable to commercialize its innovative diesel-hybrid semi truck because current Canadian regulations don't accommodate their hybrid design.

Edison Motors provides positive financing update

Edison Motors Ltd. announced it has filed an updated offering memorandum. The company has raised approximately CAD $12 million through its ongoing private placement financing, aiming to raise up to CAD $20 million total.

Canadian EV semi company builds—diesel truck?

Tired of getting held back by red tape, B.C.-based Edison Motors is marketing a rig it calls the BDE-Series (for "Big Diesel Energy")

How Edison Motors Builds Next-Gen Hybrid Trucks with Onshape

Edison Motors uses cloud-native Onshape to rapidly design, iterate, and build hybrid trucks — without the IT burden of file-based CAD.

Edison Motors: High School EV Challenge revs up

High school students from across the region are once again being invited to take part in the Edison Motors EV Challenge, returning June 6, 2026, to be held

Kootenay is a haven for startups

Ambitious entrepreneurs find a warm welcome in the Kootenay region

Startup develops money-saving method to give old vehicles new life: 'Half the cost'

Edison Motors, a company based in British Columbia, has created a way to retrofit pickup trucks into EVs.

This Startup Merges Diesel Power With Electric Drive for Pickup Trucks

Range-extender EVs haven't quite caught on in the U.S., as evidenced by Mazda's decision not to sell its rotary engine generator in the now-discontinued MX-30 a few years back. But one company might just encourage more Americans to give the technology a chance. Meet Edison Motors, a Canadian ...

Edison Motors Now Has a Pair of Diesel-Electric Pickup Trucks, and a Kit Is On the Way

Roughly a year of development has resulted in these two prototypes, meant to showcase the work potential of range-extended electric powertrains.

This Company Wants To Turn Your Old Pickup Into A Diesel Extended-Range EV

Edison Motors claims its system can be retrofitted to just about any pickup out there at half the cost of a new truck.

Scott McInnis: Stand with Edison Motors and End the Anti-Canadian Manufacturing EV Mandate

Scott McInnis sends open letter to Federal Environment Minister regarding the need to protect Edison Motors and eliminate the harmful EV mandate.

MLA McInnis battling for Golden company

MLA McInnis battling for Golden company

Open Letter to the Federal Environment Minister: Save Edison Motors, Scrap Anti-Canadian Manufacturing EV Mandate

Radical NDP-Liberal EV Mandate is Threatening to Shut Down Production of Edison Motors' Canadian-Made Electric Semi-Trucks

B.C. truck company says government getting in the way of hybrid semi truck project

A B.C.-based truck company says the federal government's regulations, or lack thereof, have blocked their ability to produce a hybrid semi truck.

These Canadians got tired of waiting for the Tesla Semi – so they founded Edison Motors

These Canadians got tired of waiting for the Tesla Semi to appear, so they set up Edison Motors to make electric trucks their way

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Move Over, Cybertruck: Series Hybrids From Edison Are On The Way

It's been awhile since we checked in with Canada's Edison Motors, so let's visit [DeBoss Garage] for an update video. To recap, Edison Motors is a Canadian company building diesel…

These guys were tired of waiting for the Tesla Semi to be released so started their own electric truck company

A couple of pals who were keen to get their hands on a Tesla Semi grew tired of waiting and decided to build their electric truck company, named Edison Motors

EV Go-Kart Challenge: Golden, BC, students take top spot in 2025

EV Go-Kart Challenge: The arrival of Edison Motors in Donald has brought plenty of excitement to the Columbia Valley—but perhaps no one was more thrilled than

Edison Motors Introduces A Diesel-Electric Semi Truck

Edison Motors, a Canadian startup, is pushing the boundaries of freight transportation with Topsy, a hybrid semi-truck that blends diesel power with electric efficiency.

High school to take part in electric vehicle challenge

By Rob Vogt Willow Creek Composite High School is just one of two schools in Alberta selected to participate in a unique challenge.

This Edison Motors diesel-electric hybrid truck doesn't even look real

Edison Motors has built a diesel-electric hybrid semi truck prototype, with more hybrid truck builds on the way.

This Epic-Looking New Diesel-Electric Truck Works Like A Train And Has One Big Feature Truckers Will Love

This is better than a Tesla Semi. The Edison Motors semi-truck is a powerful diesel-electric hybrid marvel that works like a train locomotive

Merritt loses Edison Motors as truck company finds new home in Golden

Merritt-based truck company Edison Motors is turning the page and moving to Golden, B.C., as they aim to open their manufacturing plant in a fresh chapter of their truck manufacturing journey.

Truck Startup Edison Motors Ramps Up Hybrid Class 8 Production

The company will begin its first small production run in a new 305-acre manufacturing facility in Golden, British Columbia, founder and CEO Chace Barber told Transport Topics.

Series Hybrid Semi-Trucks: It Works For Locomotives So Why Not?

Canadian start-up Edison Motors may not seem like much at first glance — consisting of fewer than two dozen people in a large tent — but their idea of bringing series hybrid technology …

Edison Motors reveals next steps

Edison Motors co-founder Chace Barber was recently in town to finalize the purchase of the company's 300-acre property in Donald. With the land now officially

Edison Motors rolls into town

Edison Motors, a privately owned Canadian clean technology company, has agreed to purchase a 300-acre property in the community of Donald (near Golden, BC) as