Out of Spec Podcast

Max 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: 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#teslasemi #ev #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#jaguar #tesla #nacs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max 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/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.

Francie 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.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#rivian #amazon #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francie 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/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#teslamodel3 #tesla #ev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Francie 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://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#volkswagen #energy #evbatteries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle 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.amazon.com/podcasts/473...For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#vw #nacs #dcfc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle and Francie discuss the Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept, including exterior and interior styling, performance details, and design features like messaging lights on the wheel and a cool seat design.

Discussion of the new Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class and the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture with a focus on technical details, operating system, efficiency concepts, and styling decisions. Highlights include the innovative approach to entry-level EVs, battery pack specifications, and Mercedes' goal of net zero carbon neutrality by 2039.

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