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Out of Spec Studios
Last episode about 1 year agoJoin us at the intersection of innovation and electrification as the Out of Spec Studios team brings you the latest in electric vehicle (EV) news and more.
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What Is Toyota's Electrification Strategy? Electrified vs. Battery Electric
Max and Jordan dig into the latest year or so of Toyota's varying stances on electrification, discussing the different options they offer and why they are so hesitant on full-sending on BEV. 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 #electrification #toyota Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're Going To Buy A Used EV! Here Are The Contenders
Max and Jordan break down the used EVs we're reviewing and looking into buying! We also discuss the options we're intentionally not looking at. 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 #cheap #usedcars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Is An Electric Luxury SUV, Anyway?
Jordan and Max have been living with the Mercedes EQB 350 4MATIC, and there are a lot of opinions and thoughts to share! Mercedes markets it as a luxury EV SUV, but we think that needs to be elaborated on... what do you think?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]#mercedes #eqb #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do Range Extenders and Plug-In Hybrid Electrified Vehicles Have A Future?
Kyle and Dave discuss the debated existence of alternative electrified powertrains. Are PHEVs that good? What happened to range extenders? Will we see more? Questions to demystify!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.
Here’s Why Tesla Has Enough Battery Supply To Build Their Cars
Kyle, Brian (@MyTeslaWeekend), and Jordan examine the state of Tesla's battery supply. We break down where they're used and how they're supplied.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 #battery #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Not All Cars Come Painted The Same! Paint Deep Dive From Tesla To Porsche And Everything In Between
Jordan and Coleton talk automotive paint, the variations of its quality, and how issues are addressed. 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]#paint #detailing #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
First EV Road Trip Experience! Taking A High Mileage Tesla Model 3 On An International Adventure
Dom takes Kyle's Tesla Model 3 Performance from Colorado, through Canada and over 12 US states back to his home in Florida! It's his first EV road trip experience, and he recounts the adventure in this episode. Dom on Twitter: @Domenick_YFind 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.
Here's Why You're Measuring EV Phantom Drain Wrong
Kyle and Out of Spec Dave sit down to talk about phantom drain at a high level and why it's a really hard thing to actually measure - you can't just look at your SoC and decide that's all power lost to phantom drain!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]#rivian #phantomdrain #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There Is A Right And Wrong Way To Design Charging Stations!
Branden, Kyle, and Jordan look at some of the best and worst implementations of charging station layouts in the world. 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 #charging #charger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
These Are All Of The Tesla Factories And What Each Produces
Kyle, Brian (host of My Tesla Weekend), and Jordan discuss all of Tesla's factories and what role they play in the Tesla energy strategy.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 #factory #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Polestar 3 Details Unveiled! Here's Everything We Know
Jordan and Max discuss all the details Polestar unveiled regarding the upcoming Polestar 3 SUV. 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 #ev #polestar3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's How We Camped In Our Rivian Before Camp Mode Even Existed!
Jordan and Brice recount their recent Rivian camping experiences. They discuss all the benefits of how it's setup for camping in the bed, above the bed, and even in the cab! 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]#rivian #r1t #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's Everything We Know About The Tesla Semi - Batteries, Production, Charging & More
Jordan and Kyle are joined by Brian (MyTeslaWeekend) to discuss the upcoming deliveries of Tesla Semi to Pepsi Co, and everything we know and don't know about the truck itself!Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfK...Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473...For further inquiries please email [email protected]#Tesla #Semi #EV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Liquid Cooling The Best Solution For DC Fast Charging?
Kyle, Branden, and Jordan discuss liquid cooling strategies for DC Fast Charging. We talk about the benefits, challenges, and alternatives.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.
What Will Happen When Tesla Opens Up All Of The Superchargers To CCS Cars?
Dave and Kyle talk Tesla Superchargers opening up to the public in America - how we think it'll happen, what it will be like, and the fights that may occur!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 #Supercharger #CCS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What?! Tesla Charging At 257kW With CCS Adapter! Over 500A At Public DC Fast Charging Station
Branden and Kyle talk about some photos that were sent to us by our friend Ryan Huber using the Tesla to CCS adapter. Typically CCS 1 is capped at 500A but in this case we are seeing upwards of 590A delivered to a Tesla Model S PlaidCheck out Ryan Huber's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLixKobY9kqHhdu0SLy3CGAFind 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 #CCS #DCFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rivian Is Recalling Almost All Of Their Vehicles - Here's The Fully Story And The Process To Fix It
Rivian just recalled almost all of their vehicles made over the last year or so including the R1T, R1S, and EDV electric van. Branden and Kyle discuss the situation with first hand experience of the problem being fixedFind 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]#Rivain #Recall #R1T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here Is How Tesla Service Works And Our Own Mixed Experiences
Jordan and Dave talk about recent Tesla service experiences, the good, bad, and logistics!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 #service #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Will The Electric Camper Vans Come?
Kyle and Zach discuss the potential and likelihood of electrified vanlife and overlanding.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]#vanlife #EV #PHEV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Got 435mi In Our Lucid Air GT Highway Range Test! Here's The Debrief
@Kyle Conner and @Out of Spec Dave talk about Kyle's 70-mph highway range test in the Lucid Air GT - we discuss results, testing procedures, and of course some speculation! Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfK...Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473...For further inquiries please email [email protected]#Lucid #RangeTest #EV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buying A BMW iX And Driving It Across The Country!
Dave Bailey has just bought an iX…on the other side of the country! He tells his story of why he bought it, what he thinks of it, and how the inaugural trip came to be. Plus, much, much more!Dave’s Blog: https://buckyxcountry.blogspot.com Find Out of Spec on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3AApple 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-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rivian Stories and Picking Up the Rivian R1S from the Factory
Skyler joins Jordan to talk about Polaris, EV road trips, and of course...Rivian! He just picked up his Rivian R1S from the factory and relays the experience bringing back down to Texas. 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.
Uli Heckmann, Design & Photography In The Automotive Realm
Uli Heckmann joins Jordan all the way from Munich, Germany! We discuss Uli’s history with photography and design, special concept cars, and the challenges of future EV design language. Plus, much, much more!Find Uli on Instagram @uli.heckmann and www.uliheckmann.com.Find Out of Spec on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3AApple 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-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We Take The Rivian R1T Up Pike’s Peak And The Tesla Model S Plaid Has Arrived
We have had a slough of cars being tested and/or acquired! Mike found a near-perfect spec Volvo V60, Ben recounts his off-road excursions in the Lexus GX, and Jordan highlights his ABB experience in Italy. We begin a “vehicle hit-list” to list all the cars we hope to see in our upcoming Europe trip, compare Rivian R1T to Ford F-150 Lightning, and so much more! Find us on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: ghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3AApple 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-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Three Car Solution, FWD Winners, Tesla Model S Plaid Planned Upgrades
Jordan, Austin, and Forrest discuss a dreamy three-car garage and the latest cars we’ve been driving. We talk compliance electric cars, Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet, and how the FWD powertrain has compelling options. The 2023 Porsche GT3 RS was spotted with wild aero, digital keys are becoming more mainstream, and we touch on so much more!Find Forrest (@forrestautoreviews) and Austin (@flywheelfilms).Find Out of Spec on all of the places! Discord: https://discord.gg/pzBCF2DJ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvzAhsatPsUkRsxJfY6zB3AApple 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-PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.