Out of Spec Podcast

Episode 300: Francie recaps the Electrification 2024 event in Savannah, Georgia hosted by EPRI. She goes over companies she saw at the event like Kempower and itselectric, along with the panels she attended about electrifying forklifts and shipyards, dolphins, the city, and her general takeaways from the trip! Electrification 2024 website: https://www.electrification2024.com/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electrification #electricvehicle #renewableenergy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 299: Francie and Jose from  @riviantrackr  hop on the podcast to break some news that will make any Rivian R1T or R1S owners and drivers very happy - Rivian EVs can now access the Tesla Supercharger network and charge their EVs using a charging adapter, if they have one. They go over all the details of Rivian's announcement, what drivers can expect to see and experience, adapters, competition, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#supercharger #tesla #rivian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francie sits down with fellow VinFast VF8 owners Judy and Larry. They discuss the realities of owning one of the worst-reviewed new cars. Join in for this episode to hear why these owners actually like their VF8s! Another thank you to Judy and Larry for joining us on the podcast!Link to podcast answering your VF8 questions: https://youtu.be/DAKRvE2SH7U?feature=sharedShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehicle #vinfast #vf8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francie sits down with EV infrastructure lawyer Jason Goldfarb to explore the world of broken EV chargers. Join this episode to hear why broken chargers are such a big problem, some potential solutions, and the importance of due diligence. Intro: 0:00Root causes for charger unreliability: 8:30NEVI: 16:06Potential successful strategies: 21:20Importance of due diligence: 27:00Who is responsible for reliability?: 36:45Liability: 49:00Imagine a perfect world: 53:52What does the future look like?: 57:20The role of federal funding: 1:06:31Closing thoughts: 1:09:29Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviewsShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#evcharging #brokenchargers #infrastructure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francie dives into the details of what Ford has been up to lately - electric vehicle wise, that is! She discusses recent price changes in the F-150 Lightning and Mach-E EV models from Ford, recent sales numbers, access to the Tesla Supercharger network, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Sources used to support today's show: - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/ford-will-postpone-about-12-billion-in-ev-investment.html- https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/01/19/ford-adds-third-crew-to-meet-demand-for-bronco-and-ranger--reduc.html- https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/01/03/2024-f150-lightning-ford-price-increase/72091023007/- https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-cuts-prices-all-variants-mustang-mach-e-electric-suv-2024-02-20/#:~:text=The%20Dearborn%2C%20Michigan%2Dbased%20automaker,away%20from%20China%20took%20effect.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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#f150lightning #fordlightning #teslasupercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the @kempower podcast series where we highlight aspects of the company's work and mission of powering the electric movement with quick and scalable EV charging solutions for everyone and everywhere.This week, Ashley Edwards and Jed Routh talk us through Kempower's current product lineup. They explore the important factors in creating a good user experience. They also discuss the future of charging and the role of government incentives and regulation.Find out more about Kempower here: https://kempower.com/Link to episode 1 (intro): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZdKGbOgurcIntro to product lineup: 0:00Software and app: 6:25Kempower globally: 7:58User experience: 13:14CCS vs. J3400/NACS: 16:33Trends and the future of charging: 19:04The role of regulation: 25:34 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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#kempower #electricvehiclecharging #reliability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the Cadillac LYRIQ qualifying for the $7,500 tax credit, the evolution of federal EV tax credits, and GM's supply chain revamp. Discover how to determine eligibility for the tax credit and the impact on future EV models like the Honda Prolog and Blazer EV.

Kyle comes onto the podcast to tell Francie all about the Electrify America electric vehicle charging hub/flagship in San Francisco, California. He speaks to the EV charging hardware, his experience, the tour, cool aspects, what he liked about it, and more. Full tour video on  @OutofSpecReviews : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQog0DtALsShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electrifyamerica #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Francie as she goes over her impressions of the VinFast VF8 Eco after 1 month and 1,000 miles. She speaks to her likes and dislikes, answers your questions Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#vf8 #vinfast #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kyle debriefs Francie on his experience using a Ford F150 Lightning on Tesla's Supercharger network during a road trip. Fast Charging in the US will change dramatically as more and more manufacturers gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network, but the transition may not be perfectly smooth. Join us to hear about some of the challenges associated with charging other vehicles on Tesla's charging network.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/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 podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehiclecharging #fordlightning #teslasupercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.