Out of Spec Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode 457: Join Francie and her guests, Renée and Tim, who are calling in from their Kia EV9 all the way from down unda - Australia! They discuss their decision to and experience of driving a fully electric lap around the continent Australia. Everything from their DIY aerodynamics, rewiring of the now 48V system, solar panels, desert explorations - they cover it all in today's episode.

Stay up to date with Electrekking: https://www.electrekking.net/

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#roadtrip #electricvehicle #kiaev9

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 456: Jordan is joined by Jose ( @riviantrackr ) to discuss the new rewards program introduced by Rivian. Check out www.riviantrackr.com for a detailed write-up!

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#rivian #rivianrewards #referralprogram

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 447: Francie explores the States again, this time on a mission to find out the states with the most and the least charging ports per registeres electric vehicle. A good indication for EV infrastructure in the specific state!

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#states #ev #infrastructure

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 357: Jordan hops onto the podcast with Francie to talk all about EVWatt's giant EV charging truck depot with major solar panel assets and megawatt charging. They discuss this Bakersfield, CA site opening, the electric vehicle truck chargers on site, the implications of this charging and industry, and more.

Sources used to support today's show:

- https://www.wattev.com/post/wattev-secures-record-breaking-75-6-million-in-federal-grants-to-expand-west-coast-electric-truck-c

- https://www.wattev.com/

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#electrictruck #evcharging #megawatt

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 356: On today's episode, Francie covers the recent layoffs and HQ closing happening at FreeWire Technologies, the DCFC company focus on battery energy solutions for electric vehicle charging. She reads a written comment from the company, discusses their history and offerings, and poses the question of what is really inhibiting EV charging startups from succeeding.

Sources used to support today's show: FreeWire's website: https://freewiretech.com/

Accelerate Program podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnZ4Ve3T3lI

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#evcharging  @FreeWireTech  #electricvehiclecharging #batterycharger

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 355: Join Francie and Max on today's podcast as they go over the most recent final rules regarding the United States EV tax credit rules as they pertain to the critical battery materials in electric vehicles. They detail the new rule by the Department of Treasury and IRS, the implications of graphite and international relations, and the impact to automakers & EV drivers.

Sources used to support today's show:

US Dept. of Treasury & IRS Press Release: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2323

Statista graphs for graphite: https://www.statista.com/statistics/267366/world-graphite-production/

Electrek article on GM and Canada Graphite: https://electrek.co/2024/02/16/gm-sustainable-refined-graphite-nmg-canadian-miner/

Reuters Article: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/automakers-win-extension-use-chinese-graphite-ev-tax-credits-2024-05-03/

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#evbattery #electricvehicle #ev

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 354: Francie & Kyle discuss an email sent by Tesla to all charging partners. They discuss the contents of the email, the potential opportunities for other EV charging providers, and the ripple effects of this major layoff the the wider electric vehicle charging industry.

Link to Revel article on Crain's New York: https://www.crainsnewyork.com/transportation/revel-talks-snap-defunct-nyc-tesla-charging-sites

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#supercharger #tesla #teslasupercharger

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 353: On this episode, Kyle speaks with John Hwang from Acura all about their 1st EV, the Acura ZDX. They discuss the details of collaborating with GM, the Honda Prologue EV platform, and all the nitty gritty bits that went into the design of this electric vehicle.

 @OutofSpecReviews  Kyle's full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PETuhfMnCvU

 @acura  ZDX website: https://www.acura.com/suvs/zdx

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#acura #electricvehicle #hondaprologue

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 352: Join the team - Francie, Max, Jordan, Kyle, and Andrew - as they catch you up on all the things they covered, saw, & drove in April. They cover everything from the Fiat 500e, Tesla Model 3 Performance viewing, Electric Mercedes G Wagon parties, Tesla Supercharger team layoffs, and more.

Check out the videos on  @OutofSpecReviews  to see all the content you may have missed!

Our podcast all about the layoffs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LfZqIkk5WQ

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#teslasupercharger #electricvehicle #evcharging

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 351: Francie and Kyle hop on to talk about what they do and don't know about Tesla's recent, apparent, layoff of entire teams regarding the Supercharger network and more.

Electrek article: https://electrek.co/2024/04/29/tesla-conducting-more-layoffs-including-entire-supercharger-team/

Kyle's post on X: https://twitter.com/itskyleconner/status/1785336960455778580

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.

Find us on all of these places:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST

For further inquiries please email [email protected]

#supercharger #tesla #layoffs

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.