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Tesla Hits 1 Million Sales In Europe! What It Means For The Broader Market
Join us on today's podcast where Francie invites Martyn Lee from @EVNewsDaily and @BatteriesIncludedPodcast on to chat about Tesla hitting 1 million sales in Europe and the broader EV market, how EuropeTesla tweets referenced in today's episode: https://x.com/teslaeurope/status/1715352875650457777?s=20https://x.com/Tesla/status/1703184740457603407?s=20Thumbnail credit: TeslaVideo image credits belong to each OEM referenced.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 #europe #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
November 2023 NEVI EV Charging Program Update
Francie hops on the podcast today to answer a question many of you have been asking in the comments - where do things stand with NEVI funding in the US today? Links from today's episodes: https://driveelectric.gov/news/nevi-progress-update https://driveelectric.gov/state-plans/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]#biden #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leasing A Tesla Is Not The Move According To This Experience
On today's episode, Francie invites Max and Coleton from @OutofSpecDetailing to talk about Coleton's experience leasing a Model 3 from Tesla. Coleton speaks to the pros and mostly cons of leasing a Tesla, the costs associated with any changes to a lease, and gives his advice to anyone looking to lease an EV. 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]#teslamodel3 #lease #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ford Delays Kentucky Battery Plant Investment - How The OEM Plans To Cut EV Costs
On today's podcast Francie dives into the recent Q3 earnings call wherein Ford announced their plans to delay EV battery production at their Kentucky BlueOval SK site, the motivations behind this delay, the OEM's plans for cutting costs, and more. Ford Q3 Earnings Call: https://s201.q4cdn.com/693218008/files/doc_events/2023/Oct/26/ford-q3-earnings-transcript.pdfFox13 News Story: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/fox13-investigates-the-price-of-progress-and-the-land-leading-to-fords-blueoval-city/article_5abd7d98-e831-11ed-9336-6f540c77d24d.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]#fordlightning #ford #blueoval Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
KIA Asks Dealers Not To Mark Up The EV9, But We Know They Will Anyway
Francie hops on the podcast to fill you in on the recent letter from Kia to their dealers asking them NOT to mark up the EV9 on the lots. Francie dives into the EV9 details, the reasoning behind markups, whether or not the dealers will comply with the request, and more. CarDirect's article: https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/kia-is-asking-ev9-dealers-not-to-add-markupsKia EV9 press release: https://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/21339/all-new-2024-ev9-rated-at-an-epa-estimated-304-miles1-of-all-electric-driving-range-in-light-long-raBLS Report: https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2023/article/automotive-dealerships-markups.htmPublic markup map: https://lookerstudio.google.com/u/0/reporting/7a243d54-2a8d-44f3-a405-ce2a509c1c07/page/3KHiCFind 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]#kia #ev9 #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chevy Equinox EV Price And Release Update - No Longer $30k!
Max joins to discuss an update on Chevy Equinox EV, which is no longer the promised $30k entry price and has been delayed by several months. Orders open next week. Learn all about it!Electrek Story: https://electrek.co/2023/10/30/chevy-launches-equinox-ev-at-49k-35k-320-mile-model-coming-soon/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.
Subaru Switches To NACS! Just A Few Automakers Still Holding Out
Francie sits down to cover Subaru's news about switching to NACS. Of course she discusses how Subaru only has 1 EV on the market but plans to have 50% BEV sales by 2030, which automakers have switched, which automakers are left holding out, and what EV plans we might see from Subaru in the next few years. Press release: https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2115/1/subaru-adopt-tesla-north-american-charging-standard-northSubaru sales report: https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2116/120/subaru-america-inc-october-2023-sales-grow-10.7Find 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]#subaru #tesla #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First R1T Max Pack Road Trip! Miss GoElectric's Thoughts After 600+ Miles
On today's episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, @MissGoElectric joins Francie to speak about her thoughts on the R1T Max Pack after her first roadtrip from Michigan to Tennessee! Laycee and Francie discuss the benefits of the Max Pack, the stats that Laycee has noted so far, what others can consider for their own R1T needs, and more. Miss GoElectrics's Roadtrip X Thread: https://twitter.com/MissGoElectric/status/1715859667115528505Miss GoElectric's Website: https://missgoelectric.square.site/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]#r1t #rivian #evbattery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Model 3 Highland Suspension Improvements! Driving The New vs Old Version
Happy Halloween! On today's episode, Kyle joins Francie on the podcast to emphasize this thoughts on his most recent experience with the Telsa Model 3 Highland's new suspension improvements. They discuss the changes in this new model, the advancements in and benefits of the technology, and why it just might be worth waiting for this to become available to you (if it isn't already!), and more. Kyle's Video with the Model 3 Refresh!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XOHcC-T1pEFind 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]#highland #model3 #suspension Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tesla Now Selling V4 Superchargers Could Change The EV Charging Landscape
Francie and Branden Flasch ( @brandenflasch ) hop onto the pod to dive into the details of the latest news from the EV charging world wherein bp has announced their purchase of $100 million worth of Tesla's ultra-fast chargers to deploy on bp pulse - an independent EV charging network. They discuss the implications of Tesla selling Superchargers, details of bp's plans for the chargers and network, the many open questions that remain, and they ponder what news might ripple out next from the EV space. bp Press Release: https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/business-sites/en/global/corporate/pdfs/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-boosts-ev-charging-network-with-100-million-dollar-order-of-tesla-ultra-fast-chargers.pdfbp pulse Fleet Page: https://bppulsefleet.com/fleet/products-and-services/ev-charging-hardware-and-software-bundles/tesla-hardware/Branden's Twitter: https://x.com/brandenflasch?s=20Find 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 #bp #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First Time EV Buyer Immediately Roadtrips 500 Miles!
Today Francie is joined by Jordan and his long-time friend Justin whose family just bought their first EV - a 2019 Tesla Model 3 AWD Long Range. Justin and his wife did plenty of research and searching to land on the right car for them. Justin discusses their decision making process, how he bought the car in Illinois and drove it off the lot and a mere 500 miles back to the mid-South, and what advice he would give to other prospective EV owners. 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.
2024 Maybach EQS Pricing and Specs Announcements - Everything We Know
Francie invites Max, Ryan, and Coleton from Out of Spec Detailing to talk about the newly announced pricing and specs of the 2024 Maybach EQS. They discuss the reasoning behind such a high price point, why this car would be a good choice for some EV dreamers, and more.Sources for today's episode: https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/class/maybach-eqs/suvPress release from MB: https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-9e83ddac310b96e17ffd9a209e465de4-mercedes-benz-usa-announces-pricing-for-the-all-new-mercedes-maybach-eqs-680-suvFind 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.
Rivian And Amazon Are Driving Over 10,000 EDVs Around The US!
Max and Ryan discuss Amazon's milestone announcement that 10,000 of its Rivian Electric Delivery Vans are now on the road!Amazon Press Release: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-electric-delivery-vans-from-rivianMcKinsey report: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/getting-to-carbon-free-commercial-fleetsFind 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.
Solid State Batteries Could Be The Future Of EVs! NIO News And More
Join us today on the Out of Spec Podcast as Francie dives into the recent news details from NIO filing for a now grand total of 14 EV models to be made with solid state batteries. She goes over NIO as a company, their filing, the differences between lithium-ion and solid state batteries, the challenges in advancing the technology, and more.Out of Spec Reviews Video NIO Battery Swapping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDDny9cWaG4Nio Website: NIO.comQuantum Scape video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azACL3lLMo8Electrek Article: https://electrek.co/2023/10/16/nio-solid-state-batteries-files-to-expand-tech-to-11-more-evs/Lithium Ion vs Solid State Cost Comparison: https://ts2.space/en/solid-state-batteries-vs-lithium-ion-batteries-a-cost-comparison/Market Research: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/solid-state-car-battery-market-36752602.htmlDongfeng article: https://carnewschina.com/2023/08/24/dongfeng-reveales-nammi-01-ev-with-a-solid-state-battery/NASA battery news: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-solid-state-battery-development-research-breakthrough/Thumbnail credit: NIOFind 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.
Colorado Set A New EV Record! New Electric Car Sales Continue To Rise
Francie sits down to discuss the latest EV news from the beautiful state of Colorado - specifically how EV sales hit an all time high this past quarter of 2023 (Q3 2023). She goes over the details of the state's announcement, the factors contributing to these growing numbers, and takes a step back to look at EV sales across the board as well.Gov. Jared Polis Tweet: https://twitter.com/GovofCO/status/1716508813757399532Cox Automotive Article: https://www.coxautoinc.com/market-insights/q3-2023-ev-sales/#:~:text=Total%20EV%20sales%20in%20Q3,the%20298%2C039%20sold%20in%20Q2.Thumbnail credit: Flag of Colorado designed by Andrew Carlisle JohnsonFind 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.
Tesla Makes Its API Official For Third-Party Apps
Max and Ryan hop on the podcast to share the recent news of Tesla officially releasing documentation for its developer API. They discuss how this is hinting at a future for third-party apps, the potential for services to integrate deeper with its cars for fleet use (and maybe even customer vehicles), and they also touch on the prospect of third party software on electric cars in general.Electrek Piece: https://electrek.co/2023/10/12/tesla-releases-official-api-documentation-support-third-party-apps/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.
Charger Reliability Could Be Improved With Open Source Software - We Explain
On today's tech-heavy podcast Francie has the chance to sit down with Janek Metzner, Head of North America at PIONIX GmbH and co-partner in the creation of the Read Electric Avenue weekly newsletter. They discuss how free, open source software solutions can create harmony in the EV charging space, what the major challenges facing the industry are (from Janek's perspective), what solutions exist, and his main motivations to continue in this innovative work. Find Janek on Twitter/X: @janekmelectricPIONIX: https://pionix.com/EVerest: https://lfenergy.org/projects/EVerest/GitHub: https://github.com/EVerestRead Electric Avenue: https://www.readelectricavenue.com/Image Credits: PIONIXChevrolet© CharIN Testival NA 2022, Author: Pino Aracri (innos GmbH)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.
Tesla Superchargers Should Support Up To 1,000 Volt Operation
Kyle, Dave, and Francie sit down again to discuss Tesla's charging infrastructure and the question of voltage. Kyle explains his argument for Tesla support 1000 volt operation, they highlight the EVs and automakers who are likely most interested in this change, discuss the challenges it faces, and more.Image credit for Tesla station with V4 dispensers: https://electrek.co/2023/08/25/tesla-supercharger-v4-tap-and-go-payment-work/EV images credits: Hyundai/Kia/Genesis, Porsche, Audi, and LucidFind 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.
We Still Haven't Actually Seen A V4 Tesla Supercharger
Francie, Kyle and Out of Spec Dave sit down for a lengthy discussion to clear up exactly what we're seeing in the field in terms of V3 and V4 Tesla charging hardware. They clear up what has been deployed in the US and in other countries, the differences in the hardware capabilities, debate how Tesla can do better in building an equitable charging network, and more.Kyle's Model 3 Refresh Tour featuring V4 Dispenser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn5SV0oYXeQFind 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.
Cybertruck Is Almost Here! Tesla Spills The Beans
Francie, Jordan, and Tollak hop on the podcast to talk about the latest Cybertruck news. They discuss the freshly announced delivery date, the few specs that we know, what we expect to come next from Tesla and this long awaited EV truck, and more.Tesla 2023 Q3 Update: https://digitalassets.tesla.com/tesla-contents/image/upload/IR/TSLA-Q3-2023-Update-3.pdfCybertruck tweet: https://twitter.com/cybertruck/status/1714740805422715301Out of Spec Detailing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSLky7ZLny5UhJ9bKUaxWFAThumbnail image credit: TeslaFind 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.
Toyota & Lexus Are Going NACS! No Question Now, This Is The North American Charging Standard
Francie and Max sit down to chat about the most recent automaker that has gone public with their plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) - Toyota and, of course, Lexus. They discuss Toyota's timeline for integrating NACS into their BEVs, adapter options, network access and software integrations, and more.Press Release: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-adopts-the-north-american-charging-standard-to-expand-customer-charging-options/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.
ChargePoint Introduces NACS Retrofit! Here’s How Station Upgrades Will Happen
Kyle hops on the podcast with Michael Hughes, Chief Commercial and Revenue Officer at ChargePoint, to discuss the latest news at the company regarding their NACS retrofit plans! Kyle and Michael go into detail about the NACS connector support for both AC and DC solutions that ChargePoint is now rolling out, the future of NACS at the company, how they plan to work with site hosts to decide the best next step for them and their needs, plus more technical and big picture details surrounding this news.ChargePoint Press Release: https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-ramps-production-tesla-compatible-nacs-ev-chargersFind 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.
OTA Update Fixes Over 50,000 Recalled Tesla Model Xs
Francie sits down to ponder the role of over the air (OTA) software updates and recalls. She discusses how recalls have been and will be a constant in the automotive industry, how they've changed with the advancements in software and OTA solutions, and how it will not only be a cost-saver but a clear competitive advantage for OEMs in the EV space. Tesla Model X Recall Report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V679-9146.PDFABI Research article on OTA updates: https://www.abiresearch.com/press/by-2028-automakers-will-save-us15-billion-using-over-the-air-updates-to-fix-recalled-cars/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.
EV Cross Country Roadtrip Was A Success - Round Trip From Florida To Colorado In His Model 3!
Francie invites Domenick onto the podcast to talk about his 3,800 mile EV road trip in his Model 3 all the way from Florida to Colorado and back again. Domenick speaks to the software he used to track and navigate his trip, things he learned along the way, the best and worst parts about EV road trips, and more.Find Domenick's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiw6Jdf7DTiR_6m81XuNOwTeslafi: https://www.teslafi.com/firmware.phpElectrafi: https://www.electrafi.com/userlogin.phpBatteries Including podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8t6qd-ss-pTvi0bqVzYGogFind 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]'s road trip stats:- Tesla Model 3 2018, RWD, long range- Road trip Tesla Model 3 RWD LR- 12 days- 3,800 miles- 296 Wh/mile- 983.56 kWh- Total charge time: 9 Hours 27 Minutes- Average time per charge: 19 Minutes- Cost $374.43 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BMW Announces Plans To Adopt NACS
Jordan hops on to cover the newest automaker to announce their plans to adopt NACS - BMW Group! They discuss what BMW's official announcement describes, how this does (or does not) affect their agreement to build out 30k charger network with 6 other automakers, and think about automaker decisions to continue creating CCS until their NACS plans go live in the years to come.Press Release from BMW Group: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0437767EN_US?language=en_USFind 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.