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Electric Overlanding Adventures Are Getting Easier And Easier!

Ryan sits down with Francie to discuss his experience and main takeaways from the Tread Academy Traction Series Overlanding Summit. Several companies attended to demonstrate their products, test out EVs on the trail and experience overlanding battery drain, and test out the battery options available for overlanding activities. Link to Tread Agency who hosted the event: https://treadagency.com/trailblazing-connections-at-the-overland-summit/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]#summit #overlanding #batterystorage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E151 Oct 17, 2023 22 min

EVs Are Becoming More Affordable Year Over Year!

Max hops on the podcast with Francie today to discuss how EVs are getting more and more affordable year over year - and how it's all possible. They dive into the recent reports that find a 20% decrease in EV transaction prices from last year to this year, the main hurdles facing EV adoption, and the major factors that determine EV prices.Electrek article: https://electrek.co/2023/10/12/average-ev-is-now-14k-cheaper-than-a-year-ago-us/Kelley Blue Book Report: https://www.coxautoinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/September-2023-Kelley-Blue-Book-Average-Transaction-Price-tables.pdfAutolist survey article: https://www.autolist.com/news-and-analysis/2023-survey-electric-vehiclesFind 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.

E150 Oct 16, 2023 24 min

Battery Storage Solutions Could Convince More Site Hosts To Install DC Fast Chargers

After traveling to Atlanta, GA to the National Association of Convenience Stores Show at the Georgia World Congress Center, Francie has the chance to speak with Arcady Sosinov CEO and Founder of FreeWire Technologies about his company, how they deploy high power charging for their site hosts without any utility upgrades, their unique battery storage solution products and services, and more.More about FreeWire Technologies: https://freewiretech.com/More about the NACS show: https://www.nacsshow.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.

E149 Oct 15, 2023 40 min

We Need Way More EV Charging Ports ASAP According To NREL

Jordan joins Francie to dive into a study by a team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The study addresses how the US should build out EV infrastructure by 2030 to meet the growing demands of public and private charging. They talk about the number of EVs predicted to be on the road, the important distinctions between public and private charging resources, and discuss the findings of the study. Find the study here: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy23osti/85654.pdfFind 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.

E148 Oct 14, 2023 29 min

Rivian Finally Re-Engineered The Powered Tonneau! Retrofits Starting ASAP

Some quick news on the podcast this Friday the 13th! Francie covers the incoming news from Rivian about a fix and a plan for the powered tonneau for the R1T. She describes how the issue arose, what the bandaid-fixes were, and what Rivian has announced as their plan to resolve the issue.Link to "Why will some R1T powered tonneau covers be replaced?" article: https://rivian.com/support/article/why-will-some-r1t-powered-tonneau-covers-be-replacedFind 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.

E147 Oct 14, 2023 9 min

Owning An EV In India Is Easier Than You Think!

Today Francie invites Priyans Murarka from ExperiencesWithEVs onto the podcast to discuss his experience in owning and driving an EV throughout India. It was a blast having him on hte podcast! They discuss how Priyans decided to get into EVs, what he's learned along the way, the mission behind his data collection and data sharing, and more.Links to Priyans's socials below - Substack: https://expwithevs.substack.com/Data Collection Google Sheets: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JV8Whj_XK7VZziSPq_fimZnBNlfftzqzNJVcYd2q5oE/edit#gid=402781082"One Year In" Blog Post: https://expwithevs.substack.com/p/one-year-inTwitter: https://twitter.com/ExpWithEVsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzbe_n-u_URVK0DgHCj-j4AFind the team at Out of Spec 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.

E146 Oct 13, 2023 33 min

Mercedes-Benz Premieres The eActros 600 - New All-Electric Long-Haul Semi With LFP Battery!

Francie dives into the details of the recently premiered eActros 600 from Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Dailmer just this week. She describes a bit about the trucking industry in general, goes into detail on the specs of the semi, and more.All images (including thumbnail) credit to: Daimler Truck AGFind 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.

E145 Oct 12, 2023 11 min

Don’t Burn Your House Down Charging Your EV! Follow These Simple Steps To Ensure Safe Charging

Kyle and Francie sit down with Tom Moloughney from State of Charge to discuss the best ways to ensure safe at-home charging. They discuss the 80% rule and other safety guidelines for at-home charging, the best products and methods to use when installing at-home charging, the risks of cutting corners, and more. 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.

E144 Oct 11, 2023 27 min

Tesla Offering Color Changing PPF Wraps! Potential Pilot Project For Cybertruck Personalization

Francie hops on to the pod with Kyle and Brandon from Tesla Flex to talk about the very recent offer from Tesla to wrap 2023 Model 3 and Ys with color or clear wraps. They describe what the offering entails, discuss the price point, and Brandon reveals his theory for why Tesla is offering this wrap service (and, spoiler! It has to do with the Cybertruck).Links referenced in the podcast:https://shop.tesla.com/product/8V6UDET9AWB5FJKHO1P3https://www.tesla.com/support/shop/vehicle-wrapFind 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.

E143 Oct 11, 2023 14 min

Toyota And LG Ink Long Term Battery Agreement On US Soil - Everything We Know

Francie goes over Toyota Motor North America and LG Energy Solution's recent long-term supply agreement for lithium-ion battery models that will be used in Toyota's BEVs assembled in the US. She describes the structure of this agreement, Toyota's BEV plans both abroad and in the US, and how LG is fitting into the battery manufacturing process.LG and Toyota press release: https://pressroom.toyota.com/lg-energy-solution-and-toyota-sign-long-term-battery-supply-agreement-to-power-electric-vehicles-in-the-u-s/Toyota facilities images credit: Toyota North America, Inc. LG battery image credit: LG Energy SolutionToyota, Kentucky, new BEV press release: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-ramps-up-commitment-to-electrification-with-u-s-bev-production-and-additional-battery-plant-investment/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]#toyota #lgenergysolution #evbattery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E142 Oct 10, 2023 9 min

Nissan Recalls Almost 10,000 Ariyas Over A Powertrain Issue - Everything We Know

Francie hops on the podcast to provide a brief but thorough overview of the 9,813 2023 Nissan Ariyas over an issue with the fail safe protocols caused by a short circuit in the drivetrain. She discusses Nissan's description of the defect, which Ariyas are expected to be affected by the issue, and Nissan's plan to rectify the problem.Safety Recall Report: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V657-1155.PDFFind 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.

E141 Oct 09, 2023 11 min

EVgo Rolls Out kWh Pricing In All States Where It's Legal!

Francie discusses EVgo's recent announcement where they've switched their pricing structure to kWh pricing in all states where possible or, in other words, in all states where it is legal to do so. She dives into this pricing structure change, what the general consensus on which pricing structure (per kWh or per minute) is better, the factors that go into determining price, how you can see how electricity pricing has changed in your state, EVgo's partnership with Pilot Flying J, and more.Annual kWh pricing changes for all states: https://www.electricchoice.com/electricity-prices-by-state/Solar.com's map of electricity prices as of July 2023: https://www.solar.com/learn/how-much-does-electricity-cost/EVgo's blog on kWh pricing: https://www.evgo.com/blog/evgo-expands-kilowatt-hour-pricing-from-coast-to-coast/EVgo's blog on the cost components of DCFC: https://www.evgo.com/blog/dcfc-cost-components-much-more-than-electricity/Flying J EVgo Site: https://www.plugshare.com/location/547994Find 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.

E140 Oct 09, 2023 21 min

Francie Orders An Inventory Rivian R1T!

Kyle takes over the podcast today to interview Francie about her most recent EV decision - ordering an inventory R1T! Kyle picks Francie's brain to understand why she went for the Rivian R1T, walks through her chosen specs, and can nearly hide his excitement about adding another Rivian to the Out of Spec team lineup. 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.

E139 Oct 08, 2023 29 min

Older Teslas Can't Charge On NACS Stations - We Explain

Francie and Kyle jump back on the podcast to discuss the reality of NACS chargers becoming available on the public charging networks. They discuss why older Teslas won't be able to charge on NACS stations, the difference between Telsa connectors like those we've seen on the EVgo network and that of true NACS connectors, the complexities of adapting and adopting this new charging standard, and more.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.

E138 Oct 07, 2023 19 min

First Public NACS Equipped Chargers Installed In The Wild!

Kyle joins Francie to buzz about the first public NACS equipped chargers added to PlugShare. We dive into these two specific sites, what they mean for the future of EV public charging, point out that only some Teslas will be capable of using these chargers, ponder about the challenges facing site hosts, and more technical details of the story. PlugShare's post on X: https://twitter.com/plugshare/status/1707509998387929272Site in Allen, TX: https://www.plugshare.com/location/544162Site in Campbell, CA: https://www.plugshare.com/location/458834Find 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.

E137 Oct 06, 2023 22 min

Salvaged Teslas Can't Use Magic Docks!

Kyle and Winston (Winston's Garage on YouTube or @TESLA_Winston on X) join Francie on the podcast with this latest episode. They dive into Winston's background and find out how he got into salvaging wrecked Teslas, the testing and findings he's come across along the way, his issues charging the salvaged Tesla as Magic Dock stations, and touch on what projects he has coming down the line. 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.

E136 Oct 04, 2023 25 min

Overall Home Energy Systems Are Super Important! Deep Dive Into Solutions Available Today

Francie invites Shawn McLaughlin CEO and Founder of Emporia Energy, a company aiming to revolutionize home energy. They discuss the value that Emporia is working to bring to home energy solutions, what stands in the ways of folks optimizing their energy systems especially when considering adding on at-home EV charging. She and Shawn discuss the value that Emporia brings to home energy solutions especially in relation to EV charging, the alternative ways folks can optimize the energy they consume/use/and sometimes even produce at their homes, Emporia's research and development processes, the major challenges they've faced, and more. Find out more about Emporia Energy at their website: https://www.emporiaenergy.com/Images featured in the podcast credited to Emporia EnergyFind 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.

E135 Oct 04, 2023 34 min

California ICE Ban - What This Zero Emission Regulation Means For You

Join Francie as she sits down to discuss what the California 2035 ICE Ban (aka the California Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations) means for you. She delves into the details of the California 2035 ICE Ban, exploring its implications, historical context, and its impact on both the public and the automotive industry. She also takes a global perspective on how California's initiatives fit in with other countries' initiatives.Relevant links: Proposed Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation - https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/acf22/isor2.pdfAdvanced Clean Cars II Policy Updates - https://theicct.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/accii-zev-lez-reg-update-nov22.pdfState of other US state's adoption of Cali's vehicle regulations - https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/advanced-clean-cars-program/states-have-adopted-californias-vehicle-regulationsFind 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.

E134 Oct 03, 2023 13 min

Tesla Drops Model Y Price For New Base Version! Everything We Know

Francie hops on the podcast with Jordan and Tollak (from ChargePozitive) to speak to the newest news from Tesla dropping the Model Y price for a new base version! We discuss how we think Tesla is able to make this offering, Tollak's experience with his Model Y and why he would consider buying this version even so, and the most recent news about Model Y updates out of the Giga Shanghai factory.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]#modely #tesla #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E133 Oct 03, 2023 18 min

Kyle Drives The New BMW i5! More Details That Didn't Make The Full Review

Join Francie and Kyle today as they dive into the nerdy details of the BMW i5 eDrive40 and i5 M60. Kyle tells us why he ventured all the way to Lisbon, Portugal to give these cars a drive, which aspects of the i5 that really shine through, where BMW could focus a bit more, and his overall experience on the roads of Lisbon in these EVs. 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]#bmw #i5 #review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E132 Oct 02, 2023 34 min

First EV Battery Made w/ Recycled Materials! Nanotech & BASF Partner In North America

Jordan joins Francie to dive into the topic of building EV batteries using recycled materials and the partnership between BASF and Nanotech Energy. They discuss the efforts to make the sustainable solution even more sustainable, explore the pros and cons of using recycled materials to manufacture batteries, and discuss the strategic benefits for these companies. Thumbnail image credit: BASF SEPress release link: https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2023/09/p-23-292.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]#evbattery #recycle #basf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E131 Oct 01, 2023 33 min

Honda Prologue! Everything We Know About This New Electric SUV

Francie sits down to go over all we know so far about Honda's first all-electric mid-size SUV - the Honda Prologue. She discusses the published specs, Honda's history and future in the EV space, discusses its leverage of the Ultium platform and battery technology, and looks into the EVs direct competitor from GM. Prologue press release: https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/stylish-sporty-spacious-and-all-electric-honda-prologue-suv-available-early-next-year-with-anticipated-epa-range-rating-of-300-milesGM Authority link: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/08/the-2024-chevy-blazer-ev-gets-these-two-battery-packs/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.

E130 Sep 30, 2023 15 min

Koreans Going NACS? Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis Spotted At A Tesla Supercharger

Breaking news from Reddit! Francie and Kyle jump into some photos posted by Baayta on Reddit r/teslamotors of what looks like a photo shoot of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EVs charging at the San Clemente Outlet supercharger. They discuss what this means for overcoming the volt architecture dilemma that has kept automakers like this from moving to NACS and share their ideas about what might come next. Link to the Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/16vd7fl/hyundai_kia_and_genesis_cars_doing_photo_shoot_at/Link to Drive Tesla Canada article: https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/hyundai-looks-to-be-preparing-to-announce-nacs-support/?fbclid=IwAR2LIcI30foD1zg4rHmL85Xb4tw-FNff4tFd3ZqmE19dAgoSd2M_KXMtI-o_aem_AeZcmpPw5niV-aE5msafh1dfAUR5MJB_8rLcuGJHtYZQ-s4qJHtDf4yNIK5sVr0Mnjo&mibextid=I6gGtw 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 #charging #NACS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E129 Sep 29, 2023 15 min

Rivian Max Pack Falls Flat! A Missed Opportunity For This Battery

Kyle and Skyler Williams from Rivian Stories discuss the Max Pack for Rivian R1T and R1S. They dive into the specs of the battery, trade opinions on the value add of the battery, compare the Max Pack to the other battery packs from Rivian, and share their recommendations for folks who are looking to buy a Rivian. 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.

E128 Sep 29, 2023 21 min

My Friend Wants An Electric SUV But They’re Too Expensive! Finding The Right Vehicle For Her

Kyle and Francie sit down for a bit of an experiment to see how what the best options are for Kyle's friend from home. They talk about what folks should consider when buying a new car (ICE or EV), explore the barrier to cost facing new EV buyers, dive into comparable EV and ICE options, and point to the best options for his friend.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 #ice #carshopping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E127 Sep 28, 2023 39 min