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Out of Spec PodcastToyota & Lexus Are Going NACS! No Question Now, This Is The North American Charging StandardFrancie 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...2023-10-2012 minOut of Spec PodcastChargePoint Introduces NACS Retrofit! Here’s How Station Upgrades Will HappenKyle 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...2023-10-1919 minOut of Spec PodcastOTA Update Fixes Over 50,000 Recalled Tesla Model XsFrancie 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/...2023-10-1910 minOut of Spec PodcastEV 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...2023-10-1836 minOut of Spec PodcastBMW Announces Plans To Adopt NACSJordan 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...2023-10-1713 minOut of Spec PodcastElectric 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...2023-10-1722 minOut of Spec PodcastEVs 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-vehicles2023-10-1624 minOut of Spec PodcastBattery Storage Solutions Could Convince More Site Hosts To Install DC Fast ChargersAfter 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...2023-10-1540 minOut of Spec PodcastWe Need Way More EV Charging Ports ASAP According To NRELJordan 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...2023-10-1429 minOut of Spec PodcastRivian Finally Re-Engineered The Powered Tonneau! Retrofits Starting ASAPSome 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...2023-10-1409 minOut of Spec PodcastOwning 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"...2023-10-1333 minOut of Spec PodcastMercedes-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...2023-10-1211 minOut of Spec PodcastDon’t Burn Your House Down Charging Your EV! Follow These Simple Steps To Ensure Safe ChargingKyle 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...2023-10-1127 minOut of Spec PodcastTesla Offering Color Changing PPF Wraps! Potential Pilot Project For Cybertruck PersonalizationFrancie 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...2023-10-1114 minOut of Spec PodcastToyota And LG Ink Long Term Battery Agreement On US Soil - Everything We KnowFrancie 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...2023-10-1009 minOut of Spec PodcastNissan Recalls Almost 10,000 Ariyas Over A Powertrain Issue - Everything We KnowFrancie 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...2023-10-0911 minOut of Spec PodcastEVgo 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/...2023-10-0921 minOut of Spec PodcastFrancie 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/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1...2023-10-0829 minOut of Spec PodcastOlder Teslas Can't Charge On NACS Stations - We ExplainFrancie 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/id15766361192023-10-0719 minOut of Spec PodcastFirst 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...2023-10-0622 minOut of Spec PodcastSalvaged 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/id15766361192023-10-0425 minOut of Spec PodcastOverall Home Energy Systems Are Super Important! Deep Dive Into Solutions Available TodayFrancie 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...2023-10-0434 minOut of Spec PodcastCalifornia ICE Ban - What This Zero Emission Regulation Means For YouJoin 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 U...2023-10-0313 minOut of Spec PodcastTesla Drops Model Y Price For New Base Version! Everything We KnowFrancie 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...2023-10-0318 minOut of Spec PodcastKyle Drives The New BMW i5! More Details That Didn't Make The Full ReviewJoin 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/id15766361192023-10-0234 minOut of Spec PodcastFirst EV Battery Made w/ Recycled Materials! Nanotech & BASF Partner In North AmericaJordan 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/outofspecpodcast2023-10-0133 minOut of Spec PodcastHonda Prologue! Everything We Know About This New Electric SUVFrancie 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/outofspecpodcast2023-09-3015 minOut of Spec PodcastKoreans Going NACS? Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis Spotted At A Tesla SuperchargerBreaking 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...2023-09-2915 minOut of Spec PodcastRivian Max Pack Falls Flat! A Missed Opportunity For This BatteryKyle 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/0...2023-09-2921 minOut of Spec PodcastMy Friend Wants An Electric SUV But They’re Too Expensive! Finding The Right Vehicle For HerKyle 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...2023-09-2939 minOut of Spec PodcastOrdering Rivian Dual-Motor vs Quad-Motor! Reservation Holders Must Make A ChoiceKyle and Francie sit down with Skyler Williams from Rivian Stories to talk about the choice facing Rivian reservation holders: To Quad or Not to Quad. They discuss the value propositions of the dual vs the quad motors, what folks should consider when making their choice, and share their respective opinions on which option is better. 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/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd2023-09-2836 minOut of Spec PodcastSystem Outage! ABB DC Fast Chargers Down Across Multiple Networks - How Could This Even Happen?Kyle and Francie cover the recent 12-hour outage of ABB DC Fast Chargers across network and states. They discuss what they were able to dig up about the outage, stress redundancy and resiliency, and wait for CPO's responses. 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/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86...2023-09-2717 minOut of Spec PodcastWoah! Huge Tesla Magic Dock Expansion Happening Now - Keep An Eye On Your Local SuperchargerBranden Flasch sits down with Francie to discuss the influx of Magic Dock chargers spotted on the Tesla network recently. They discuss the history of NACS and CCS on the Tesla network, how folks are finding and reporting these Magic Dock chargers, and what we think this means for public charging moving forward. 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/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd...2023-09-2617 minOut of Spec PodcastTesla Powerwall 3 - Everything We Know!Francie sits down to go over the most recent specs of the Powerwall 3 battery energy storage solution from Tesla. She discusses the differences from the first iterations of the Powerwalls, the software and hardware solutions involved, and answers some potential consumer concerns. 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...2023-09-2516 minOut of Spec PodcastKyle Drives BMW i7 M70 - A Spicy Electric 7 SeriesKyle tunes in from Portugal to chat with Francie about his experience driving the BMW i7 M70 All-Electric Luxury Sedan after its international launch. He dives into first impressions of the top performance and top luxury trim version of the vehicle, touches on why he thinks BMW hasn't gone fully electric, and highlights the pros and cons of the i7 M70 so far. 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...2023-09-2413 minOut of Spec PodcastTesla Semi Testing Exceeds Expectations! A Look Into The Future Of EV TruckingMax and Francie sit down to discuss the Run On Less event by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) featuring real-life, independent testing of Tesla Semi trucks. We discuss what data and results came from the event so far, which expectations were exceeded, what challenges remain, and what must happen to make EV semis a typical and reliable part of the economy. 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...2023-09-2331 minOut of Spec PodcastJaguar Announces The Switch To NACS!Francie and Jordan get together to discuss Jaguar's recent announcement about their plans to integrate NACS into 2025 and later EVs along with their partnership with Tesla. They discuss what this means for I-Pace and future JLR EV owners, the potential for industry players to collaborate on the best solutions, and ponder what would keep automakers from making the switch.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/0...2023-09-2222 minOut of Spec PodcastWorld Tour On His Electric Motorcycle! Full Interview With Roman NedielkaMax and Jordan interview Roman Nedielka, who is currently parked in Central Asia on his Zero DSR/X electric motorcycle trip around the world. They discuss the origin of this trip, how on earth he's getting it done, and the challenges finding charging in remote corners of the world. https://www.eround.worldE_roundtheworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cufuo23ui0a/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast...2023-09-2133 minOut of Spec PodcastRivian EDV Graveyard! 50 Electric Amazon Delivery Vans Bound For The ScrapyardFrancie sits down to chat about 50 Rivian EDVs delivered to a scrap yard and the mystery that followed. She discusses the original Reddit post that documented the delivery of the EDVs, why these might be bound for the scrap yard, and what questions this post has left us with. 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...2023-09-1713 minOut of Spec PodcastKyle’s Experience Reviewing The New Tesla Model 3 RefreshFrancie and Kyle sit down to chat about the Tesla Model 3 refresh. We discuss Kyle's experience stumbling across the Model 3 in Germany, Tesla's media approach with this launch, and speculate about what we think Tesla might do next. 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/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86...2023-09-1619 minOut of Spec PodcastEnergy Storage w/ Second Life EV Batteries! Volvo Group Partners With Connected EnergyFrancie invites Max and Kyle to sit down and chat about second life solutions for EV batteries and battery energy storage solutions (BESS). We discuss Volvo Group and Connected Energy's new joint venture for BESS, the challenges of commercializing used EV batteries that still have life left to give, how they could support the grid, and which companies we think might buy them. 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...2023-09-1517 minOut of Spec PodcastVolkswagen Is Exploring NACS! Our Candid Conversation With VW About EV Charging ReliabilityKyle and Francie sit down to chat about his recent conversation with Pablo Di Si, President and CEO of Volkswagen. We discuss the charging reliability issues with Electrify America, VW drivers' EV charging experiences in the US vs. Europe and Germany, how curiosity is key to improvement, and that we'd love to take a roadtrip with all OEM executives. Find us on all of these places:YouTube: / outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfK...Amazon: https://music...2023-09-1527 minOut of Spec PodcastEverything We Know About The Electric Volkswagen GTI - Technical, Styling, & Market DecisionsKyle and Francie discuss the Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept based on the ID. 2all EV that'll be going into production soon. We discuss exterior and interior styling, performance / technical details, 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...2023-09-0327 minOut of Spec PodcastNew 800V Mercedes EV Platform Announced For Their Entry-Level Cars! CLA Concept UnveilFrancie and Kyle discuss the technical details of the new Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class and the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platformFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#mercedes...2023-09-0320 minOut of Spec PodcastNokian Tyres Go Big On EV w/ New Electric Fit Symbol!Kyle talks with Raoul at Nokian Tyres at Overland Expo to learn all about their EV-badging on their tires.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 info@outofspecstudios.com#nokian #tires #offroadexpo2023-08-2714 minOut of Spec PodcastBehind The Scenes Of Charger Software - Kempower's ChargeyeKyle talks with Kempower's Mikko Verikkolainen about their Chargeye managing software and all the cool things it enables for both station operators and users!https://kempower.com/solution/kempower-chargeye-for-cpo/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...2023-07-2918 minOut of Spec PodcastHow To Engineer Great Charging Hardware - Featuring KempowerKyle talks with Kempower's Mikko Verikkolainen about the hardware engineering and behind the scenes of their chargers!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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. 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Out of Spec PodcastElectrify America System Glitch Just Ahead Of Memorial Day Travel WeekendSometimes glitches happen, it's all about how you handle it from a communications perspective - something seriously lacking inside of EAFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#charging...2023-05-2617 minOut of Spec PodcastFord Adding Tesla Plug To Their EVs & Gaining Supercharger Access - Here's What We KnowFord is going full Tesla! What do you think? Check out @MachE_VLOG 's video: https://youtu.be/sIxI73IKj-0Find 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Ac...2023-05-2615 minOut of Spec PodcastHow Kempower Will Roll Out Its Chargers In AmericaKyle and Marcus Suvanto from Kempower discuss the details of Kempower's hardware rollout for its chargers in North America!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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast...2023-05-2512 minOut of Spec PodcastEuropean vs. US Charging Hardware With KempowerKyle speaks with Marcus Suvanto from Kempower about the difference in charging hardware in Europe vs. US.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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast...2023-05-2209 minOut of Spec PodcastHelp Us Figure Out What's Going On With These EA Signet Chargers Delivering "Dirty Power"!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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1908 minOut of Spec PodcastFPL Deploys Incredible Mobile DC Fast Charger For Station That's Being ServicedFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1909 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's How Kempower Will Create A Reliable EV Charging Network In AmericaKyle talks to Tomi, the CEO of Finland-based Kempower, to discuss what it's like to make DC Fast Chargers and how to create a reliable charger.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 info@outofspecstudios...2023-04-0633 minOut of Spec PodcastKempower Is Coming To America! Reliable Charging Is Right Around The CornerKyle talks to Tomi, the CEO of Kempower, to discuss what it's like to make DC Fast Chargers and the upcoming rollout of Kempower charging to the United States.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...2023-03-2720 minOut of Spec PodcastThe Lease Loophole - Save Money On Otherwise Ineligible EVs!Max and Ryan describe an intriguing loophole in the 2023 federal tax credit when leasing a new 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#EV #lease #credit2023-01-2112 minOut of Spec PodcastEVgo Is Having Serious Trouble At Many Of Their Brand New Charging SitesWhat's going on here?Thanks for joining @brandenflasch 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1518 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's What Happened After The "They Don't Work In The Cold" Video@brandenflasch and @KyleConner provide an update on the cold weather charging video that aired on @OutofSpecReviews 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1518 minOut of Spec PodcastEV Drivers Need A Voice! We're Launching Rate Your ChargeKyle and Alyssa discuss Rate Your Charge!Check out our page now... plenty more to come: https://twitter.com/rateyourchargeFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1515 minOut of Spec PodcastWe're Going to Visit Every Fast Charger on Oahu in a Mustang Mach-EMax and Kyle ring in the new year with discussion for a plan to visit all of Oahu's fast chargers with a rented Ford Mach-E!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 info@outofspecstudios.com2023-01-0116 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's Every Type Of DC Fast Charger Load Sharing StrategyKyle and Branden are back with another EV DC Fast Charging episode! This time on how to optimize a site to utalize as much available charging power as possible. Enjoy!You can find Kyle and Branden on their YouTube channels: @brandenflasch and @KyleConner 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...2022-12-1429 minOut of Spec PodcastWe Are Getting Annoyed With How Inefficient Our EV Trucks Are When Traveling Through Rural Areas@brandenflasch and @KyleConner complain about slow charging with big EV trucksFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0918 minOut of Spec PodcastVW Finally Announces Software 3.1 Upgrade For Older ID.4 - But Is It Enough?Volkswagen issued a press release stating older ID.4s in the US market are now able to schedule a software update with a 12V battery replacement. Thanks to Out of Spec Dave for joiningFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast...2022-12-0920 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's The Best Model 3 To Buy - Standard Range, Dual Motor, PerformanceWhich configuration of Model 3 is the best? We discuss!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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0712 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's Why I Ordered A Volkswagen ID.4 Over A Tesla Model YColeton is buying a VW ID.4 and NOT a Tesla. Here's whyFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0714 minOut of Spec PodcastElon Said FSD Beta Is Going For Wide Release But I Still Can't Get ItWhat the heck is going on here?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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0713 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's What We Think About The Insanely Cool Tesla Semi After The Delivery Event!Kyle and Domenick from the InsideEVs podcast sit down to talk about the Tesla Semi just after the delivery event where Tesla handed the keys of the first few units over to Pepsi.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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See...2022-12-0329 minOut of Spec PodcastTesla's North American Charging Standard - All Technical Information Explained!@Kyle Conner and @Branden Flasch sit down to talk about the new Tesla North American Charging Standard and break down all of the nerdy details for you! 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1234 minOut of Spec PodcastThe End Of CCS?! Tesla Opening Up North American Charging Standard For All To Use@Kyle Conner and @Out of Spec Dave sit down to talk Tesla's new announcement about NACS and what it could mean for CCS / the EV community as a wholeFind 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2022-11-1222 minOut of Spec PodcastSolar Energy And The Complexities Of Grid ExchangesJordan is joined by Marcus Joo (from EnergyPal) to talk solar energy! We discuss the challenges and benefits of working alongside utility providers for buying and selling energy to the grid, plus many other facets and hurdles of going solar! 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...2022-11-0921 minOut of Spec PodcastEuropean EVs That The USA Doesn't Get! Part 2Join Jordan and Max, as they drool over the second section of forbidden fruit of European EVs that we wish were available on the US market. The grass is always greener on the other side? We look at 5 examples in this part 2.-TIMESTAMPS-00:00 Intro02:25 Cupra Born05:06 Renault Zoe E-Tech08:10 VW ID.313:38 MG4 EV18:19 Smart #1Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast...2022-11-0726 minOut of Spec PodcastCeramic Coating Is The Best Way To Protect Your Vehicle's ConditionColeton and Jordan discuss the benefits of ceramic coating, and all the variations within!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 info@outofspecstudios.com#ceramiccoating #detailing #paintprotection Hosted on...2022-11-0520 minOut of Spec PodcastEuropean EVs That The USA Doesn't Get! Part 1Join Jordan and Max, as they drool over the forbidden fruit of European EVs that we wish were available on the US market. The grass is always greener on the other side? We look at 5 examples in this part 1. -TIMESTAMPS-00:00 Intro01:30 Honda e05:33 Fiat 500e08:51 Kia Soul EV13:38 Opel Mokka-E18:19 Peugeot e-208Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id15766361192022-11-0423 minOut of Spec PodcastWhat Is Honda's Electrification Strategy? Honda e, Ultium Honda Prologue, Sony PartnershipMax and Jordan set out to explain Honda's interesting electrification strategy. The Honda e being the only current EV on sale, and not even in the US! What's next? We look at their partnerships with GM and Sony, and so much 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...2022-11-0324 minOut of Spec PodcastIs It Better To Buy A New Or Used Chevy Bolt EV? We Weigh The Options!Dom is in need of a new EV! Jordan and Dom break down the argument of buying a new vs. used Chevy Bolt EV. Or perhaps the new EUV is the answer? There's a lot to get into given the market, battery recall, 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/473692b9-05...2022-11-0228 minOut of Spec PodcastRivian R1S 3 Month Ownership Update! An Incredible First EV ExperienceSkyler joins in from @Rivian Stories to discuss the ownership experience thus far in his Rivian R1S! 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#rivian #r1s #ev...2022-11-0123 minOut of Spec PodcastPorsche Taycan Facelift And Taycan Turbo GT Coming Soon!Jordan and Max nerd out about Porsche today! Taycan has an impending facelift coming, and it looks like a spy shot was captured in Germany. Plus, we talk about the Taycan Turbo GT, Porsche's assumed upcoming response to Tesla's Model S Plaid.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...2022-10-3123 minOut of Spec PodcastWhere In The World Is The Rivian R1T Camp Kitchen?!Jordan and Skyler ( @Rivian Stories ) discuss the recurring delays of the coveted Rivian Camp Kitchen meant for the R1T. Why is it delayed? Will it come to the R1S? Join in the discussion in the comments below!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/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f8...2022-10-3019 minOut of Spec PodcastRivian Has Temporarily Halted R1T Powered Tonneau Cover Production! Redesign In The WorksJordan and Skyler ( @Rivian Stories ) to discuss the challenges Rivian has been facing regarding their powered R1T tonneau cover. 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Ac...2022-10-2915 minOut of Spec PodcastWhat Is Toyota's Electrification Strategy? Electrified vs. Battery ElectricMax 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...2022-10-2920 minOut of Spec PodcastWe're Going To Buy A Used EV! Here Are The ContendersMax 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 info@outofspecstudios.com2022-10-2719 minOut of Spec PodcastWhat 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/473692b9-05b9-41...2022-10-2615 minOut of Spec PodcastDo 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 info...2022-10-2328 minOut of Spec PodcastHere’s Why Tesla Has Enough Battery Supply To Build Their CarsKyle, 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 info@outofspecstudios.com...2022-10-1913 minOut of Spec PodcastNot All Cars Come Painted The Same! Paint Deep Dive From Tesla To Porsche And Everything In BetweenJordan 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#paint #detailing #ev...2022-10-1821 minOut of Spec PodcastFirst EV Road Trip Experience! Taking A High Mileage Tesla Model 3 On An International AdventureDom 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/473692b9-05b9-41...2022-10-1725 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's Why You're Measuring EV Phantom Drain WrongKyle 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...2022-10-1622 minOut of Spec PodcastThere 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#ev #charging...2022-10-1518 minOut of Spec PodcastThese Are All Of The Tesla Factories And What Each ProducesKyle, 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 info@outofspecstudios.com2022-10-1431 minOut of Spec PodcastPolestar 3 Details Unveiled! Here's Everything We KnowJordan 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#polestar #ev #polestar3 Hosted on...2022-10-1333 minOut of Spec PodcastHere'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...2022-10-1321 minOut of Spec PodcastHere's Everything We Know About The Tesla Semi - Batteries, Production, Charging & MoreJordan 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#Tesla #Semi #EV Hosted...2022-10-1118 minOut of Spec PodcastIs 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 info@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on...2022-10-1016 minOut of Spec PodcastWhat 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...2022-10-0916 minOut of Spec PodcastWhat?! Tesla Charging At 257kW With CCS Adapter! Over 500A At Public DC Fast Charging StationBranden 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...2022-10-0911 minOut of Spec PodcastRivian Is Recalling Almost All Of Their Vehicles - Here's The Fully Story And The Process To Fix ItRivian 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...2022-10-0813 minOut of Spec PodcastHere Is How Tesla Service Works And Our Own Mixed ExperiencesJordan 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#tesla #service #ev Hosted on...2022-10-0724 minOut of Spec PodcastWhen 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#vanlife #EV #PHEV Hosted on Acast...2022-10-0626 minOut of Spec PodcastWe 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 info@outofspecstudios.com#Lucid #RangeTest #EV Hosted...2022-10-0529 minOut of Spec PodcastRivian Stories and Picking Up the Rivian R1S from the FactorySkyler 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-PODCAST2022-08-3143 min