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Who's Responsible For Fixing Broken Chargers? Funding To Repair EV Infrastructure | Episode 251
Join Francie today as she touches on the topic of funding to repair EV infrastructure. Millions of dollars are pouring into fixing temporarily unavailable EV chargers - whose responsibility should it be to fix them? She discusses the requirements for funding eligibility, repairs and replacements, EV school busses, the EV workforce, and more. Links used to support today's show: - Biden Admin Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/19/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-cut-electric-vehicle-costs-for-americans-and-continue-building-out-a-convenient-reliable-made-in-america-ev-charging-network/- Grant recipients: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/evc_raa/ev-charger-raa-prog-grant.cfm- DOT presentation: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/evc_raa/evc_raa_nevi_10pct_webinar.pdf- Ohio NEVI site podcast: https://youtu.be/0aM5hVomFfo- More funding podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBlHeYuBEbYShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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.
Polestar Layoffs & Volvo Pulls Funding - Navigating A Challenging Electric Industry | Episode 250
In this podcast episode, Francie explores the recent industry shifts as Polestar trims its workforce by 15%, and Volvo takes a strategic step to divest in Polestar. Listeners can anticipate an in-depth analysis of the implications of these decisions on the electric vehicle landscape. Join Francie as she navigates through the intricate details, examines industry reactions, and provides insights into what the future might hold for Polestar amid these significant changes.Sources referenced in or used to support today’s show: - Reuter’s Article: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/electric-vehicle-maker-polestar-cut-around-450-jobs-globally-2024-01-26/- Volvo To Pull Polestar Funding: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/volvo-shares-jump-21percent-on-higher-sales-plans-to-stop-polestar-funding.html - KBB Polestar manufacturing: https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/who-makes-polestar-cars/- GM Plans w/ Honda Cancelle: https://www.thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/global-electric-vehicle-adoption-curve-slowdown-ev-tesla-detroit-three - GM PHEV focus: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/30/gm-to-release-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles-backtracking-on-product-plans.html - Ford Divestments: https://fortune.com/2023/11/04/carmakers-rethink-electric-vehicle-investments-demand-inflation-interest-ratesShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#polestar #electricvehicle #volvo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ford's Free Tesla Adapters Coming "Soon"! Mach-E Vlog & Supercharger Etiquette | Episode 249
Explore this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast where Francie breaks down Ford's game-changing move to hook up their EV customers with Tesla Supercharger network adapters “soon.” Get the lowdown on the details of Jim Farley’s announcement, what it means for the Ford EV squad, and hang out with Liv and Patrick from @MachE_VLOG as they chat about their ride, what they love most about this impending change, and dig into the dos and don'ts of supercharger charging.Thumbnail credit: Tesla and FordSources referenced in or used to support today’s show: - OoS Reviews VinFast VF8 video: - Mach-E Vlogs Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MachE_VLOG/videos- Jim Farley’s tweet: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1752751796462792781?s=20Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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 #ford #fordlightning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Curbside Charging Will Help City Drivers! Harvesting Extra Energy For EVs | Episode 248
Join Francie and Nathan King, CEO and co-founder of itselectric - Brooklyn-based startup itselectric, who provide charging access to city drivers who don’t have off-street parking with their curbside charging bollard that features a detachable charging cord. They discuss curbside EV charging, the challenges for electric cars in city environments, Europe's similar model for curbside charging solutions, the current footprint of the company, and King's overall strategy moving the startup upwards and onwards. Images and video courtesy of itselectric!Sources used to support today's show:- itselectric: https://www.itselectric.us/- Their recent announcement about the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/itselectric_new-funding-enhances-ev-charging-resiliency-activity-7155211443942952960-sUcL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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 #curbside #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nokian Tyres Balances Sustainability & Quality - Polestar Partner & Climate Neutral EV | Episode 247
Join Francie and Max as they speak with Teppo and Teemu from Nokian Tyres to speak to their newest collaboration with Polestar on a climate neutral Polestar 0 EV. They discuss the reality behind creating something that is carbon neutral, the balance of sustainability and quality, the importance of tires for performance driving, and Nokian Tyre’s impressive plans for their facility in Romania. Image credits to Nokian Tyres.Sources used to support today’s show: - Nokian Tyres & Polestar press release: https://www.nokiantyres.com/company/news-article/nokian-tyres-joins-the-polestar-0-project-to-create-the-first-climate-neutral-car/- Facility in Romania: https://www.nokiantyres.com/company/about-us/production/oradea-factory/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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.
Our Grid vs Electric Vehicles - The Reality Of Making EVs Work | Episode 246
Welcome back to today’s episode where Francie sits down with Dan Bowermaster from EPRI where he holds the role of Head of the Electric Vehicle Research Program. They discuss EPRI’s role as a nonprofit and independent research institute, whether or not the electrical grid is ready for the EV “revolution” or not, the research projects underway at EPRI, how the United States utilities are set up across the nation, and much much more!Sources used to support today’s episode:- EPRI: https://www.epri.com/- EVs2Scale: https://msites.epri.com/evs2scale2030- Consumer Guide to EVs (English): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002026815- Consumer Guide to EVs (Spanish): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002028588- NREL Study The 2030 National Charging Network: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy23osti/85654.pdf- Photos of EVs and EV charging courtesy of Dan!Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge:https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20- 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 #electricgrid #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Stellantis New All Electric Platform! Still No NACS Announcement And Few EVs Though | Episode 245
Join Francie as she discusses Stellantis’s recent unveiling of their all electric vehicle platform the STLA Large Platform. She goes over all the details of its potential including how Stellantis hasn’t announced their J3400 plans, which electrified options they have out right now, all the flexible specs of the STLA Large Platform, the class leading features if they can make it work, and she gives her own ideas of how they could strategize their electric future. All images belong to Stellantis!Sources used to support today's show: - Stellantis Press Release: https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2024/january/stellantis-unveils-bev-native-stla-large-platform-with-800-km-500-mile-range-and-the-ultimate-flexibility-to-cover-a-wide-spectrum-of-vehicles- 7 Automaker EV Charging Network: https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2023/july/seven-automakers-unite-to-create-a-leading-high-powered-charging-network-across-north-america- Jeep: https://www.jeep.com/pe/ev.html- Chrysler: https://www.chrysler.com/chrysler-innovation/airflow.htmlShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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.
Electrifying Snail Mail! USPS Launches Electric Fleet and Charging Network Nationwide | Episode 244
Snail mail gets a shock in today’s episode! Join Francie as she goes over the United States Postal Service’s most recent electric announcement where they unveiled the first postal electric vehicle charging stations and electric delivery vehicles in Atlanta, Georgia. She discusses the funding behind the projects, the mission and goals, which EVs the organization will be using, who’s building the chargers and more!All images belong to the USPS!Sources used to support today’s show: - USPS Press Release: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0122-usps-unveils-first-postal-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-and-electric-delivery-vehicles.htm- Smithsonian and Postal Service Museum video: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/collections/object-spotlight/long-life-vehicle-Wikipedia on the fun story of the Grumman LLV: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshkosh_NGDV- Out of Spec Renew Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0wiSuJB-rhdOV6g5mMSjg Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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 #postalservice #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Team Talks EVs In The Cold! Tips & Tricks For Electric Winters | Episode 243
Should you really worry about owning and driving an EV in the cold? No! Join Francie, Kyle, @outofspecdave1554 (Dave), Max, Coleton, Jordan and Ryan all from Out of Spec to talk about the best tips and tricks to having the greatest EV experience in winter, misconceptions about electric vehicles in the cold, what happens to the batteries when they get chilly, and more! Sources referenced in today's video: - OoS Guide for battery preconditioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGL7NVeOO64- Kyle goes to Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K64HQ5ZPfdQ- Coleton's tweet: https://x.com/OutofSpecDetail/status/1746401830018462159?s=20Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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 #coldweather #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Driving A Solar Powered Tesla From NY to LA! Story Of The Slowest Cannonball Run Ever
Welcome! Join Francie on today’s episode as she speaks with Joe Kliewer ( @solarcannonballrun ) about all the details of his painstakingly slow, solar powered cannonball run in his Tesla Model Y! Joe talks about his sunshine sponsored road trip from New York to Los Angeles, his solar panel and battery set up, the struggles between stops, camping and seeking shelter, how he stayed motivated, and much much more! - Joe’s Channel! Go Subscribe!: https://www.youtube.com/@solarcannonballrun/videos- @MunroLive Video w/ Joe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJnkbn1BIZQ- Aptera: https://aptera.us/ Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#solarpower #teslasolar #cannonballrun Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ranking Every Automakers EV Sales In 2023! You Can Probably Guess Who's On Top
Join Francie on today's episode of the Out of Spec Podcast as she goes through each automaker's 2023 EV sales numbers in the United States from most sold to least sold - plus she covers the top 5 EVs sold in the US!Sources used to support today's show:- Cox Automotive 2023 Sales Numbers: https://www.coxautoinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Q4-2023-Kelley-Blue-Book-Electric-Vehicle-Sales-Report.pdf- EVgo, GM & PFJ: https://www.evgo.com/press-release/pilot-travel-centers-llc-general-motors-and-evgo-make-convenient-accessible-charging-a-reality-with-opening-of-first-stations-in-coast-to-coast-ev-charging-network/- EVgo & GM: https://www.evgo.com/es/press-release/general-motors-evgo-boost-build-plan-high-power-fast-chargers-across-us/- InsideEVs Ultium article: https://insideevs.com/news/702126/ultium-platform-owners-gm/- Ford Delays Kentucky Battery plant podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDaip_S8-SE- Ford Ramps Down Lightning Production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvDJAXoTC5Q- Kia EV9 Owner podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8R4ad7V1w- Kyle with the Lucid Gravity at LA Auto Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12hr-WnSGJE Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#tesla #evsales #electricvehicles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fire At Tesla Supercharging Station! The Cause Is Not What You Think
Join Francie and Branden Flasch (@brandenflasch) as they sit down to figure out why a Tesla Supercharge in San Jose, California would've caught on fire this week! They discuss the causes behind this kind of problem, the steps taken to prevent fires, how common this issue is, what the next steps are to fix the problem, and how sites like Plugshare can help to inform EV drivers who need to charge!Links used to support today's show:- Tweet about the fire: https://twitter.com/omg_tesla/status/1747459446757064886 - Tesla Supercharger Site: https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/supercharger/sanjoseblossomcasupercharger- Plugshare Site (Supercharger): https://www.plugshare.com/location/325508- Plugshare Site (L2): https://www.plugshare.com/location/346419 - Electrek article from 2019: https://electrek.co/2019/12/10/tesla-supercharger-station-destroyed-car-engine-fire/- NFPA70E Electrical Safety Training that Branden referenced: https://www.360training.com/course/nfpa-70e-2023-standard-electrical-safety-workplace- Branden's EV Charging Site Tours: https://youtu.be/ew_Z46I3VDY- Tesla First Responder Guide: https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Supercharger_First_Responder_Guide_en.pdf #tesla #supercharger #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ram's First Electric Vehicle Is A Van! Ram Promaster EV vs Ford E-Transit vs Rivian EDV
Welcome back! Join Francie on today's episode to get acquainted with Ram's first EV offering - the Ram Promaster EV! This electrified delivery & cargo option is ready to rip on the roads, but let's see how it compares to the other electric delivery van choices out there (Ford & Rivian). Francie goes over the specs, talks about the parent company Stellantis, compares to the E-transit and EDV, and more!Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Thumbnail credit: Ram!- Stellantis press release: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=25280&mid=432Stellantis brand family: https://www.stellantis.com/en/brands/our-brandsRivian EDV page: https://stories.rivian.com/rivian-commercial-van-fleet2022 Ford E-transit page: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/multimedia/album/2022/e-transit.htmlFind 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]#rampromaster #electricvehicle #rivian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mazda Adopts NACS! But They Still Don't Have Clear EV Plans
Join Francie and Jordan (Mazda Miata owner) as they go over the recent news from Mazda that they will be adopting the North American Charging Standard AKA J3400 onto their EVs after 2025. They discuss the information from Mazda, the automaker's current EV footprint (or lack thereof), the MX30 history, their electric potential, and more! Mazda Links: - https://news.mazdausa.com/2024-01-15-Mazda-Adopts-North-American-Charging-Standard-NACS-for-North-American-BEVs - https://news.mazdausa.com/vehicles-2023-mx-30#assets_34137_168-119 SAE Links:- https://www.sae.org/news/2023/12/sae-j3400-tir-released- https://www.sae.org/standards/content/j3400_202312/ Motortrend's article on electrified Miata: - https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-mazda-mx-5-miata-electrified-future-cars/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#nacs #mazda #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EV Charging Trends At CES - No One Wants To Charge On A Box With A Plug
Welcome back! On today's episode of the Out of Spec Podcast you join Francie, Jordan, and Kyle as they talk all about electric vehicle charging trends, cable and charger manufacturers, how no new EVs were introduced, and their general impressions of this giant global technology showcase!- CES: https://www.ces.tech/about-ces.aspx- Out of Spec Reviews CES Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR_PQ-BZRd4&t=5076s- Tom Moloughney @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX0BJNon1c6GfOdeS3pyDwShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#ces #technology #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Real Story Behind Electric Cars Freezing In Chicago - Clogged Chargers, Cold Batteries, Stranded Drivers
Join Francie, Kyle, Ryan & special guest Merchy Bautista as they cover the recent story of freezing EVs in Chicago. The team goes into the details, asks Merchy about his first hand experience driving an EV in the city, the imperative tasks of preconditioning batteries and warming up EVs, the pressure on public charging, where the responsibility lies for charging operators and EV manufacturers, and get to the truth behind the story! - Merchy's Links (give him a follow, like, and subscribe!) Youtube https://youtube.com/@ChargingtheRoad?si=ZQ2WzPRr-LxNFtMW Twitter (whats X?) @TheRealMerchy Instagram @chargingtheroad - Rate Your Charge X post: https://twitter.com/RateYourCharge/status/1747077669915697208 - Merchy's X post: https://twitter.com/TheRealMerchy/status/1747069547532685723 The - Cybertruck Guy's X post: https://twitter.com/cybrtrkguy/status/1747312760424124822?s=42- Kyle's Cold Testing on @OutofSpecReviews : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iooPeJLkXo0Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#coldweather #tesla #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another $623 Million Granted For US EV Charging! Project Funding EV Charging In Alaska & Hydrogen In Texas
Join Francie as she dives into the details of the most recent Biden-Harris Administration investment into EV infrastructure throughout the country. She details the press release, the mission of the grant funding, which projects have received funding from Alaska to Texas, and more.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Sources used to support today's show:- CFI Page: https://highways.dot.gov/newsroom/biden-harris-administration-announces-623-million-grants-continue-building-out-electric- Justice40: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/- Our Podcast on EV Recruitment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af0_DcSynSsFind 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 #hydrogen #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
He's Figured Out How To Clean Cybertrucks! Coleton's Stainless Steel Cleaning Concoction
Join Francie and Coleton (AKA @OutofSpecDetailing ) as they speak to his time detailing, cleaning, and testing the stainless steel surface of the Tesla Cybertruck. Coleton spent days trying household cleaners, worked with chemists to pack his suitcase full of chemicals, and figured out that the use of two common products together was the secret! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/References and links from today's show: B B Blending in Colorado: https://www.bbblending.com/Out of Spec Detailing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecDetailingJi's company @tesbros who wrapped Cybertrucks: https://tesbros.com/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.
EVs Not Ideal For Rental Companies - Cost Savings Missing From Hertz & SIXT
Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast! On today's episode, Francie recaps the recent news regarding car rental companies and the trails and tribulations of building their electric fleets. She details SIXT's and Hertz's renewed EV strategies, their recent cost analysis announcements, how SIXT is selling all of their Tesla fleet, how Hertz remains optimistic, and the general challenges with electrifying this part of the automotive and mobility industry.Sources used to support today's episode:https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/teslas-be-dropped-sixt-rental-fleet-resale-valuehttps://www.sixt.com/https://about.sixt.com/en/sixt-and-byd-kick-start-long-term-partnership-to-boost-e-mobility/https://about.sixt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Press-Release_SIXT-adopts-comprehensive-programme-for-better-climate-protection.pdfOur podcast about EVgo and Hertz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhWMK-VI3N4https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-01/sixt-to-drop-teslas-from-rental-car-fleet-on-poor-resale-value?embedded-checkout=truehttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/hertz-pulls-back-on-ev-plans-citing-tesla-price-cuts-repair-costs.htmlHertz Holdings Call: https://ir.hertz.com/static-files/a35d56a8-e776-40b6-8391-4e8942b7f5f3Hertz 100,000 Tesla investment: https://newsroom.hertz.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hertz-invests-largest-electric-vehicle-rental-fleet-and-partnersShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#hertz #electricvehicle #rentalcar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2000 Mile Tesla EV Roadtrip Saved By CCS - Slow V2 Superchargers, LFP Batteries, Tesla Autosteer Software Updates, & More!
Join Francie and Ryan as they discuss Ryan's most recent 2000-mile EV roadtrip when CCS was actually preferred over Tesla Superchargers at points along his route from Colorado to California! Ryan talks about his route and how along the way the fact that only V2 Superchargers are available make CCS charging the preferred way to charge. They dive into how Ryan logs his Tesla Model 3 roadtrip data, the importance of charging speeds and locations of EV chargers, benefits of an LFP battery, hotel electric vehicle charging amenities, and how we think the charging experience might change with the switch over to NACS and more cars on the Tesla network.Sources used to support today's episode:https://www.tesla.com/superchargerhttps://about.teslafi.com/Our 2 Millions Teslas Recalled Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldCuZl8RVpkShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#teslaroadtrip #model3 #supercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wrapping The First Cybertrucks! TesBros Ditch Stubborn Fingerprints For Custom Colors
Join Francie and Ji, the amazing small business owner of TesBros, to talk about how they're some of the first to wrap the Tesla Cybertrucks! Ji and Francie saw each other last week in Austin and Ji dives into what he thinks after driving and seeing the Cybertrucks up close and personal, the products and services offered by TesBros, the colorful wraps they completed on 3 Cybetrucks so far, how they have their own truck on order, and more!Find TesBros on YouTube, X (Twitter), and their website at the links below:https://www.youtube.com/@tesbroshttps://twitter.com/teslabroshttps://tesbros.com/Tesla Model 3 video credit to Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/model3Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#cybertruck #carwrap #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kia Introduces Modular EV Design Concept At CES In Las Vegas - Big Dreams For PBV
Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast and today's episode where Francie, later joined by Jordan, cover Kia's modular EV concept unveiling at the CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss Kia's role in the EV market at this point, what this kind of modular approach to building EVs for commercial and passenger use could mean in the future, why we'd cover this concept in general, and Jordan's experience walking around the CES show and the oh so colorful Kia booth!Kia Press Release: https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/21668/kia-announces-platform-beyond-vehicle-business-at-ces-2024-to-go-beyond-mobilityShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#kiaev9 #kia #modular Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Model 3 Refresh Arrives In North America! The Best Value EV Just Got Better
Join Francie, Kyle, Jordan & Coleton as they cover the most recent news from Tesla North America and that is the introduction of the Model 3 "Refresh" or "Highland" into this market. They discuss the differences from the older Model 3 version to this refreshed version, what the significant value is for this EV, tax incentives for this Tesla, and a bit of Jordan and Kyle's time at the CES event in Las Vegas.Tesla Model 3: https://www.tesla.com/model3Subaru Solterra: https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/solterra/specs-trim.htmlTesla Model Y: https://www.tesla.com/modelyKyle's First Drive of Refreshed Model 3 in Germany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XOHcC-T1pEShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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.
The Craziness Of Our Cybertruck Reviews! Broken Trucks, Nervous Employees, & Tons Of Videos
Join us on today's podcast where Francie, Kyle, Coleton, & Brandon talk about their time in Austin Texas with the infamous Tesla Cybertruck! They talk about how we wrangled together 5 Cybertrucks, starting out with broken screens, nervous and secretive but also talkative Tesla employees, wrapping Cybertrucks, Kyle's nerdy EV testing, Coleton's stainless steel detailing, our driving impressions, and much much more! Thank you to everyone who made the whole thing possible - you all are the MVPs!Find Brandon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeslaFlexFind Brandon on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@tesla.flexFind Coleton here: https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecDetailingFind all of Kyle's Cybertruck tours and testing here: https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecReviewsShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#cybertruck #teslacybertruck #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How To Hire And Be Hired In The Growing Electric Vehicle Industry!
Join Francie on today's episode as she speaks with Raymond McSpirit, CEO and Founder of McSpirit Search and EVRecruitment, and Ray Delfing, their EV sales director. They speak to the ironic paradigm of job descriptions that call for 10 years of experience in a sector that has existed for 5 years, the best advice for those seeking to join this dynamic industry, how companies in the space can build the best teams, the parts of the market that their company works with directly, and more on their insights, lessons, and challenges working in the EV recruitment industry.Raymond and the team have generously created a discount code for our audience for EV merch - use "EVRECRUITMENT20" for a 20% discount at https://voltstyles.com.Their website: https://www.mcspiritsearch.com/industries/evWhy Diverse Teams Are Smarter by Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2016/11/why-diverse-teams-are-smarterShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20 - 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]#ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.