The World’s Craziest EV Bus Conversion.

This is the story of a 1972 double-decker bus transformed into a fully electrified, festival-ready stage that provides music at Burning Man. Using Edison Motors’ hybrid conversion kit, the Robot Heart team replaced the old engine and built a custom system to power a massive sound setup, including suspension upgrades, cooling systems, and electric axles. Edison Motors provided the hybrid kit and technical guidance, helping the Robot Heart team in the final stages of the build, while the majority of fabrication, wiring, and troubleshooting was completed by the Robot Heart crew. Watch how they prepare the bus to survive and perform in the extreme desert environment. See how a small, dedicated team can electrify a classic bus for one of the world’s largest and most creative gatherings, delivering unforgettable music and energy straight to the heart of Burning Man. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Introduction 0:06 – Is it a bird? Is it a plane? 0:13 – Edison Motors’ Intro 0:28 – We’re In Reno, Nevada and Going To Burning Man! 1:02 – Burning Man Preview 1:11 – How We Got Involved In This? 1:49 – Chapter I: Before The Dust 2:47 – What is Robot Heart? 3:15 – Technical Specifications of The Bus 3:58 – Working on The Bus #1 4:06 – Why We Love This Project? 4:42 – Bus Mechanical Walkthrough 7:00 – Working on The Bus #2 7:17 – We Had Some Struggles… 7:35 – Working on The Bus #3 7:55 – We Have Power Steering! 8:33 – Eric Gives an Overview 8:55 – Is The Axle Spinning? 9:25 – Working on The Bus #4 9:58 – Test Driving for The First Time! 12:39 – Why This Project is Special for Edison Motors? 12:58 – Chapter II: Into The Dust 13:06 – We’re At The Line In Burning Man 14:30 – Unloading The Bus Inside Burning Man! 15:13 – Theron Talks About Burning Man 15:40 – Theron Gets Trapped Inside The Biggest Dust Storm Ever 16:30 – We Made It Back! 16:41 – There’s Dust Everywhere… 17:26 – Eric Is Coding In The Middle of The Dust Storm 18:23 – The Robot Heart Bus Transformation 18:37 – Mutant Cars, Art Installations and Party! 19:29 – Final Transformation Details 19:40 – Charging and Electricity 20:07 – The Bus Is Going Out To The Biggest Party In Burning Man! 20:20 – Robot Heart Bus Stage Goes to The Playa! PARTY! 21:49 – Conclusion and Takeaways.