#11: Australian Road Trains with Bryan Fleming

The crew sits down with longtime supporter and first YouTube channel member Brian Fleming to talk about life hauling massive Australian road trains, working in Darwin, and how trucking in the outback compares to running rigs in Canada. The conversation dives into what it takes to keep heavy trucks moving in extreme conditions, from brutal heat and dust to the reality of maintaining equipment thousands of kilometres from major cities.​They also get into Chase’s recent trip to China, visiting factories and suppliers to look at components for Edison’s hybrid-electric trucks, and what modern Chinese truck stops, battery-swap stations, and EV infrastructure actually look like on the ground. Along the way they trade stories from -40°C Canadian winters, frozen beards, deep snow, and why small-town mountain life is the perfect backdrop for designing and testing next-generation hybrid and electric semi trucks.​If you’re into heavy-duty trucking, electric semis, road trains, off-grid hauling, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at how Edison Motors is trying to rethink diesel trucks with electric drive systems, this episode is packed with real-world experience and shop-floor storytelling.