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Francie Goes To Electrification 2024! Electric Seaports, Forklifts, River Dolphins, & More

Episode 300: Francie recaps the Electrification 2024 event in Savannah, Georgia hosted by EPRI. She goes over companies she saw at the event like Kempower and itselectric, along with the panels she attended about electrifying forklifts and shipyards, dolphins, the city, and her general takeaways from the trip! Electrification 2024 website: https://www.electrification2024.com/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electrification #electricvehicle #renewableenergy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E300 Mar 19, 2024 24 min

Rivian Can Charge At Tesla Superchargers! Access For R1T & R1S EVs Starts Today

Episode 299: Francie and Jose from  @riviantrackr  hop on the podcast to break some news that will make any Rivian R1T or R1S owners and drivers very happy - Rivian EVs can now access the Tesla Supercharger network and charge their EVs using a charging adapter, if they have one. They go over all the details of Rivian's announcement, what drivers can expect to see and experience, adapters, competition, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#supercharger #tesla #rivian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E299 Mar 18, 2024 36 min

VinFast VF8 Customer Ownership Review - It’s Not THAT Bad!

Francie sits down with fellow VinFast VF8 owners Judy and Larry. They discuss the realities of owning one of the worst-reviewed new cars. Join in for this episode to hear why these owners actually like their VF8s! Another thank you to Judy and Larry for joining us on the podcast!Link to podcast answering your VF8 questions: https://youtu.be/DAKRvE2SH7U?feature=sharedShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electricvehicle #vinfast #vf8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2024 55 min

EV Infrastructure Lawyer Answers Why There Are So Many Broken EV Chargers!

Francie sits down with EV infrastructure lawyer Jason Goldfarb to explore the world of broken EV chargers. Join this episode to hear why broken chargers are such a big problem, some potential solutions, and the importance of due diligence. Intro: 0:00Root causes for charger unreliability: 8:30NEVI: 16:06Potential successful strategies: 21:20Importance of due diligence: 27:00Who is responsible for reliability?: 36:45Liability: 49:00Imagine a perfect world: 53:52What does the future look like?: 57:20The role of federal funding: 1:06:31Closing thoughts: 1:09:29Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviewsShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#evcharging #brokenchargers #infrastructure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2024 75 min

Update On Ford EV News! Lightning Pricing, Mach E Sales Numbers, & Supercharger Access

Francie dives into the details of what Ford has been up to lately - electric vehicle wise, that is! She discusses recent price changes in the F-150 Lightning and Mach-E EV models from Ford, recent sales numbers, access to the Tesla Supercharger network, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Sources used to support today's show: - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/ford-will-postpone-about-12-billion-in-ev-investment.html- https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/01/19/ford-adds-third-crew-to-meet-demand-for-bronco-and-ranger--reduc.html- https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/01/03/2024-f150-lightning-ford-price-increase/72091023007/- https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-cuts-prices-all-variants-mustang-mach-e-electric-suv-2024-02-20/#:~:text=The%20Dearborn%2C%20Michigan%2Dbased%20automaker,away%20from%20China%20took%20effect.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#f150lightning #fordlightning #teslasupercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2024 11 min

Kempower's Product Lineup Offers Flexibility While Prioritizing Reliability

Welcome back to the @kempower podcast series where we highlight aspects of the company's work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere.This week, Ashley Edwards and Jed Routh talk us through Kempower's current product lineup. They explore the important factors in creating a good user experience. They also discuss the future of charging and the role of government incentives and regulation.Find out more about Kempower here: https://kempower.com/Link to episode 1 (intro): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZdKGbOgurcIntro to product lineup: 0:00Software and app: 6:25Kempower globally: 7:58User experience: 13:14CCS vs. J3400/NACS: 16:33Trends and the future of charging: 19:04The role of regulation: 25:34 Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#kempower #electricvehiclecharging #reliability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2024 33 min

Cadillac LYRIQ EV Qualifies For Full $7500 Tax Credit - GM Is Busy Revamping Supply Chains

Francie hops on the podcast to go over the details of the Cadillac LYRIQ being now eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. LYRIQ website: https://www.cadillac.com/electric/lyriqFederal tax credit link: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtmlShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#cadillaclyriq #lyriq #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2024 11 min

Kyle Goes To Electrify America's EV Charging Flagship & Likes It! Indoor, Amenities, & Safety

Kyle comes onto the podcast to tell Francie all about the Electrify America electric vehicle charging hub/flagship in San Francisco, California. He speaks to the EV charging hardware, his experience, the tour, cool aspects, what he liked about it, and more. Full tour video on  @OutofSpecReviews : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQog0DtALsShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electrifyamerica #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 2024 22 min

Francie Answers Your VF8 Questions After 1 Month & 1,000 Miles! Likes, Dislikes & More | Episode 292

Join Francie as she goes over her impressions of the VinFast VF8 Eco after 1 month and 1,000 miles. She speaks to her likes and dislikes, answers your questions Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#vf8 #vinfast #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E292 Mar 10, 2024 36 min

Kyle Charged A Ford On Tesla Superchargers! Benefits, Problems, & Major Takeaways

In this episode, Kyle debriefs Francie on his experience using a Ford F150 Lightning on Tesla's Supercharger network during a road trip. Fast Charging in the US will change dramatically as more and more manufacturers gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network, but the transition may not be perfectly smooth. Join us to hear about some of the challenges associated with charging other vehicles on Tesla's charging network.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electricvehiclecharging #fordlightning #teslasupercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E291 Mar 09, 2024 21 min

Chevrolet Blazer EV Is Back On Sale w/ Price Cuts & Software Fixes!

Francie jumps on the podcast today to bring you breaking EV news: the Chevrolet Blazer EV is back on sale with all new pricing + available tax credit incentives for eligible dealers/customers. She brings you all the details from Chevy, new price details, and more. Thumbnail credit: ChevroletFed Tax Credit website: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtmlShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#chevyblazer #chevrolet #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 2024 11 min

Rivian's R2 Unveiling Had So Many Surprises! R2, R3, R3X & All Of The Details | Episode 290

Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast! On this episode Jordan + Liv & Patrick ( @MachE_VLOG ) talk about everything they saw at the Rivian R2 Event and Unveiling. They discuss the details of the presentation, R2, R3, R3X, and their thoughts about this exciting next step for this all electric vehicle brand! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] 0:00 Intro 02:00 R2 Details 11:00 R2 Accessories and Interior 17:00 RJ's Delivery and Stage Presence 20:00 R3 Details 21:00 NACS & Superchargers 22:00 Rivian Function Focus 26:00 R3X Details30:00 Final Thoughts#rivian #r2 #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E290 Mar 08, 2024 32 min

Any Home Can Be Electrified & Upgraded According to Elephant Energy! | Episode 289

Francie and DR discuss how to make a home more climate friendly and highlight the work at Elephant Energy. DR explains how careful planning can minimize costs while maximizing returns. The benefits aren't only environmental, as home electrification can lead to major cost savings!Thank you again to DR at Elephant Energy! See how you can make your home climate friendly at https://elephantenergy.com/Intro: 0:00Elephant Energy: 3:04How we need to change the grid: 8:15Home electrification: 12:55Costs and savings: 15:45Heat pumps: 18:00Incentives: 22:12Why Elephant Energy? 25:07The future of electrification: 37:08Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#heatpumps #electricvehicle #electrification Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E289 Mar 07, 2024 44 min

The BYD Dolphin Is Only $14k But It's Not Coming To The US

Join Francie as she discusses the new BYD Dolphin. The Dolphin is extremely affordable but BYD's CEO says it will not come to the US market. Francie also talks about the importance of this vehicle beyond the US market.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] used in today's show:BYD Dolphin: https://www.bydauto.ie/en/dolphinBYD CEO interview: https://finance.yahoo.com/video/byd-not-interested-united-states-182445977.htmlMercedes delays electrification goals: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-benz-hits-cars-returns-forecast-inflation-supply-chain-costs-bite-2024-02-22/#electricvehicle #byd #cheapcars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E288 Mar 06, 2024 10 min

Kempower Made It To America! A Refresher And Update About This Charging Company

Welcome back to the Kempower podcast series where we highlight aspects of their work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere. On this episode, Francie and Kyle sit down to chat with Imani McCreary, Jed Routh, and Marcus Suvanto from Kempower. They discuss the progress in US expansion since they last spoke. They also dive into some unique aspects of the company. Stay tuned for the rest of the series!Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#evcharging #kempower #reliabiity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E287 Mar 06, 2024 26 min

Hyundai Improved A Class Leader With The 2025 Ioniq 5 Refresh

Francie examines the updated Ioniq 5. While the Ioniq 5 was already a compelling vehicle, the 2025 refresh manages to make significant improvements. Join us for this episode to hear all the details!Link to Out of Spec Reviews video on the Ioniq 5 N: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdwC47cTzBgShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTSources used in this podcast:Hyundai Blue On: https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/footer/hyundai-experiences/vehicle-history/2010/blue-onHyundai New Ioniq 5 (Korean site): https://www.hyundai.com/kr/ko/e/vehicles/the-new-ioniq5/introzHyundai sales info: https://www.aiada.org/news/first-up/hyundai-rockets-second-place-in-us-ev-sales-despite-no-tax-creditFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electricvehicle #hyundai #ioniq5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E286 Mar 05, 2024 12 min

Chinese Manufacturing Plays An Important Role In the Kazakhstan EV Market

Francie sits down to catch up with Max! After a recent visit to Kazakhstan, Max shares his observations and some of his conversations. Francie and Max explore the Kazakhstan policies that lead to Chinese manufacturing dominating the market.Intro: 0:00Kazakhstan: 1:18EVs in Kazakhstan: 5:56Zeekr: 8:10EV infrastructure: 13:54Government incentives and policies: 17:34Lotus: 18:33Chinese manufacturers: 21:06 “Politics” of EVs: 24:19Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electricvehicle #kazakhstan #chinesecars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E285 Mar 05, 2024 31 min

Kia EV6 2 Year Ownership Update! Modifications, Road Trips, Daily Driving

Emad has had his Kia EV6 Wind for over 2 years now, so Jordan asks about everything he's gone through, from the issues to the joys of EV life in the city. It was their first EV and they're struggling to picture life without!Emad's YouTube (and Instagram):  @Emadifications  Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#kiaev6 #kiaev #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E284 Mar 04, 2024 33 min

VW ID.4 Gets A Major Software Overhaul For 2024 + More Power & Greater Efficiency

Francie catches up with Kyle after he tests the new facelifted 2024 VW ID.4. They discuss the new updates and how it compares with other EVs. Intro: 0:00Which ID.4 models are updated?: 1:41Federal tax credit: 5:10Software changes: 8:04Hardware changes: 10:56Facelift ID.4 vs pre-facelift and other competition: 14:12NACS: 15:30More on the ID.4 and VW: 16:24New sound system: 19:13Concluding thoughts: 20:35Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electricvehicle #vwid4 #newvehicles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E283 Mar 02, 2024 24 min

The Team Wraps Up February And More!

Francie catches up with the Out Of Spec team to discuss what they did in February and what they're looking forward to in March. Stay tuned to hear from each member of the team!Intro: 0:00Dave: 1:19Ryan: 10:09Andrew: 13:37Coleton: 17:18Max: 22:34Jerome: 32:44Jordan: 41:3849:51: Kyle56:24: What YouTube channels are we watching?Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E282 Mar 01, 2024 65 min

Ford EVs Can Officially Charge On Tesla Superchargers! Details Directly From Ford

Francie and Kyle sit down with Robert Hayes, Manager of Public Charging and Customer Experience, to discuss Ford's latest announcement. Starting February 29, 2024, Ford EV owners will be able to log onto their Ford Pass to order their fast charging adapter for free. Shipments are expected to start at the end of March.Ford owners can sign up to get their adapter at ford.com/fastchargingadapterClarification: On February 29, the Ford navigation system will not have the updated navigation system that navigates to Tesla superchargers. This update will come at a later date. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#supercharger #fordlightning #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E281 Feb 29, 2024 14 min

Stellantis Turns Profit On EVs - Great News From A Legacy Manufacturer

Episode 280 Huge news from Stellantis! Sit down with Francie to hear how this Legacy manufacturer turned a profit on EVs. Podcast on Stellantis announcing NACS: https://youtu.be/RJGr0_C3g1Y?feature=sharedRam ProMaster EV: https://www.ramtrucks.com/revolution/ram-promaster-ev.htmlSources used in today's show:Stellantis turns profit: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/15/business/stellantis-earnings-electric-vehicles/index.html#:~:text=The%20company%20is%20moving%20ahead,euros%20or%20nearly%20%2411%20billion.Mercedes "brutal" EV market: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-benz-expects-hit-lower-end-returns-forecast-cars-division-2023-10-26/Ford postpones EV investments: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/ford-will-postpone-about-12-billion-in-ev-investment.html#:~:text=Ford%20said%20customers%20in%20North,through%20three%20quarters%20this%20year.More on Stellantis EV sales: https://apnews.com/article/italy-earnings-stellantis-carmaker-d07aee44f4db68d109f7276d1c547ddfShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email [email protected]#electricvehicle #stellantis #evsales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E280 Feb 28, 2024 9 min

The 2025 Porsche Taycan Raises The Bar - All Technical Details Thoroughly Explained

Francie sits down with Kyle to review all the technical details of the 2025 Porsche Taycan. Kyle provides information from Porsche presentations and explains how the vehicle sets new standards when it comes to efficiency, charging, thermal management, and driving dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E279 Feb 27, 2024 64 min

Hyundai's Active Air Skirt Squeezes Out A Few Extra EV Miles

Francie discusses the latest innovation in efficiency from Hyundai. Although the efficiency gains from this alone may seem small, many innovations combined can create appreciable improvements in efficiency and range. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E278 Feb 27, 2024 11 min

VW ID.4 Towing A Camper From Coast To Coast! Went Better Than You Might Expect!

Francie, Grant, and Felicia discuss the realities of towing with an EV. Grant and Felicia recently completed a 3,000 mile journey towing a camper trailer with their ID.4. While the trip was not fast, it went relatively smoothly. Tune in to hear all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E277 Feb 26, 2024 59 min