Out of Spec Podcast

In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we sit down with Team Model S Plaid (Ryan, Andy, and Matt) to recount their journey in the I-90 Surge. Driving Tesla’s most powerful sedan from Seattle to Boston, the team shares their charging strategy, experiences navigating the Tesla Supercharger and Electrify America networks, and how they overcame challenges like Battery Management System issues that affected charge projections early in the trip. They reflect on their performance, the Plaid's strengths on the road, and memorable moments from their cross-country adventure.

Matt: http://Www.TheLinnTeamTX.com

Andy: https://x.com/AndyZeGerman

Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm9Hy0SMatU

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Kyle, Coleton, & most importantly, Alyssa gather to talk about her driving experience with the Tesla Model Y loaner vehicle that she had for a day. We discuss some upgrades we'd like to see for Juniper

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we sit down with Team Ioniq 6 (Corbin, Lacey, and Mike) from the I-90 Surge to recount their exciting road trip in Hyundai’s efficient electric vehicle. Over 48 hours and 51 minutes, the team shared their strategy, the Ioniq 6's charging curve, thoughts on the other vehicles from the race, their experiences like charging conflicts with other teams, cracked windshields, police stops, and their thoughts on finishing an impressive third place, less than 15 minutes after their competition the Tesla Model 3 RWD, in 2nd place.

Mike: https://x.com/mkg254

Corbin (Ioniq Guy): https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIoniqGuy

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we sit down with Jose from RivianTrackr and Marco from RANTracker to discuss Rivian's big move to open their Adventure Network chargers to all EVs, starting with Joshua Tree. With Version 1.5 dispensers NEVI compliant, Rivian has made strides in public charging, setting new standards for reliability and convenience.

We break down how Rivian’s infrastructure is evolving to accommodate non-Rivian EVs, including details on pricing, charging performance, new locations and station configurations.

Jose (RivianTrackr): riviantrackr.com / https://www.youtube.com/@riviantrackr

Marco (RANTracker): x.com/RANtracker

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In this episode, Jordan and Isaiah explore Jaguar’s bold leap into the future with the Type 00 concept and the automakers ambitious plans to change the ethos, brand recognition and design of their vehicles to help it get the ground running on it's future EVs. With dwindling sales and a reputation stuck in neutral, Jaguar’s life is hung on its ability to deliver a good vehicle in the next generation of transportation, electric vehicles that resonates with a new audience.

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Nissan joins in on the Supercharger fun with the Ariya electric vehicle, but unlike other electric vehicles, Nissan says additional hardware, a spacer between the DC pins, is required to use the network. Let's talk about why that could be.

While a ton of automakers have been announcing their move to NACS and gaining access to the Supercharger network, just a few automakers actually have access so far.

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, Jordan and Isaiah dive into Tesla’s latest move to allow lease buyouts. Starting November 27th, Tesla now gives customers the option to purchase their leased vehicles at the end of their term. We discuss how this new policy impacts EV leasing, the financial breakdown of lease buyouts versus outright purchases, and the potential benefits for Tesla owners who want to keep their cars longer. We also explore how this move might help Tesla manage its inventory, especially with refreshed models like the Highland Model 3 and upcoming vehicles like the Juniper Model Y.

What do you think about Tesla’s decision? If you currently have a Tesla lease, let us know your thoughts in the comments and share your lease details, we’d love to hear from you!

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Jordan takes you through all the updates coming in the 2024.44.25 holiday update for Teslas rolling out next week! Apple Watch App, weather, route-planning improvements, new game, easier sentry recording access, rear cross traffic alert, and SO much MORE.

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we sit down with the team behind the Acura TLX (Gjeebs, Tijmen, and JR), the lone gas powered car in the I-90 Surge. Facing off against nine electric vehicles, including the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model 3 on its tail, the TLX served as the benchmark for this endurance test. Armed with nothing but the open road, Team TLX shares their no strategy, no plan approach to this coast to coast challenge from Seattle to Boston.

JR: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchJRGo

Gjeebs: https://youtube.com/@gjeebs

Tijmen: https://x.com/tijmenschreur

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we sit down with the Porsche Taycan team from the I-90 Surge to recount their thrilling cross-country road trip in one of the fastest charging EVs in the US. Spanning over 46 hours from Seattle to Boston, the team shares their experiences as they pushed the limits of Porsche’s flagship electric vehicle.

We dive deep into their strategy, exploring how they maximized the Taycan's impressive charging curve, managing their pace to become the winning EV of the race and the camaraderie that kept them going through the race.

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Dave recaps his Macan experience thus far, barely having taken delivery! Software woes, DC Fast-Charging challenges, and concerns and excitement about his upcoming road trip. Our second podcast dialing in our setup in the new studio!

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#macanev #tesla #ev

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In this episode of Out of Spec, Jordan and Isaiah discuss the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, Cadillac's latest electric vehicle. We cover its design, performance, and position in the EV market. Join us to learn about the Vistiq's features, driving experience, and Cadillac's electrification strategy. Whether you're an EV enthusiast or curious about Cadillac's future, this conversation offers valuable insights into the Vistiq and the automotive landscape.

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In this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, we sit down with the OG Model S team (Dan, Alex, Tom) from the I-90 Surge to recount their epic cross country road trip in a 2012 Tesla Model S 85. Spanning over 63 hours from Seattle to Boston, the team faced unique challenges as they piloted one of the first DC fast charging EVs, a vehicle now over a decade old, against modern electric vehicles like the Porsche Taycan, Lucid Air, and Tesla Model 3.

We dive deep into their strategy, exploring how they managed frequent charging stops, optimized efficiency with Tesla’s Supercharger network, and coped with the quirks of older EV technology. They reflect on the evolution of Tesla's technology, the surprising endurance of their benchmark vehicle, and memorable moments, including landmarks, team banter, and late-night hallucinations during their sleep-deprived adventure.

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Join Walter and Isaiah as they dive into Tesla's latest Supercharger updates! Discover how Tesla is improving stall availability accuracy with smarter software, rolling out long cable V4 dispenser at Superchargers, and modifying sites to better accommodate non-Tesla EVs. These changes aim to make charging easier and more accessible for all EV drivers, setting the stage for a better charging experience through 2025. Don’t miss this exciting discussion!

Walter: https://youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannel

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Jordan had a chance to check out the new Hyundai IONIQ 6 3-row electric SUV! Hyundai's first 3 row EV SUV on the e-GMP platform and the cousin to the Kia EV9, expectations are high, let's discover what this EV has to offer, diving into charging speed, interior space, exterior design and initial impressions from Jordan. Enjoy!

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Kyle talks to the team piloting the Tesla Model 3 LR RWD in our recent I-90 Surge. Talking strategy, discussing the capabilities, challenges, and fully debrief what led to second place! Stay tuned for additional teams and episodes.

Check out the I-90 Surge over on  @OutofSpecMotoring !

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Kyle speaks with the team (Dave, Alex, Shane) piloting the Lucid during our epic I-90 Surge! They discuss the capabilities, challenges, and fully debrief what led to running out of charge! Stay tuned for additional teams and episodes.

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While a ton of automakers have been announcing their move to NACS and gaining access to the Supercharger network, just a few automakers actually have access so far. Now Volvo and Polestar joins in on the Supercharger fun!

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#volvo #polestar #supercharger

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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/

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#roadtrip #electricvehicle #kiaev9

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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!

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Episode 455: In today's episode, Francie sits down with Scott Davidson, Chief Executive Officer at  @Revolv-FutureofFleets  to discuss the future of fleet electrification. From the economic and sustainability drivers to the challenges of infrastructure and battery management, Scott breaks down why EVs are inevitable for commercial fleets. Learn about how Revolv’s programmatic performance-based EV solution helps companies lower costs, improve fleet performance and navigate the complexity of regulations, incentives, and operations. Tune in to explore the path ahead for electric fleets!

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#fleet #electricvehicle #ev #electricvan

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Episode 454: Join Francie, Judy & Larry to talk Vinfast. Vinfast. As one of the newest car companies in the U.S., Vinfast is striving for happy owners. But what challenges have they faced along the way? And how have they been resolved? Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of Vinfast ownership and what it’s really like to drive one of their vehicles.

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#vinfast #vf8 #evs

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Episode 453: Hop into the conversation with Francie and Glen Stancil, CEO of Merge Electric Fleet Solutions, all about plug-in access solutions AKA Plug & Charge and Autocharge. They talk about exactly how these methods work, where we are in their development/implementation/standardization, the different stakeholders, best use cases for each, and more! Enjoy and thanks for plugging in with us today.

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#evcharging #electricvehicle #charginginfrastructure

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Episode 452: In this episode, Francie and Jordan explore the aftermath from a full VinFast VF8 vehicle failure. Jordan is sharing his experience with troubleshooting and resolving the issue. They discuss how VinFast handled the situation, what support was offered, and what other owners can expect if they face similar problems.

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#vinfast #failure #ev

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Episode 451: Join Francie on today's episode as she speak with Rob Newton, Sr Director of Product Marketing at ChargePoint to speak about the all new offering: the Omni Port. A built in adapter to ChargePoint EV charging stations that should, in theory, lead to less confusion and more opportunities for EV chargers everywhere if it's done right! Tune in for the details on the design, deployment, and experience for electric vehicle drivers & ChargePoint hardware owners.

ChargePoint press release: https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-eliminates-ev-charging-connector-confusion-omni-port-adaptable-charging

 @ChargePointnet  YouTube Omni Port video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCAHWnbdyLg

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Episode 450: Join Francie as she dives into all the details of Polestar's announcement of the Polestar 3 electric vehicle SUV being built, produced, and distributed out of their American EV facility in South Carolina. She talks details about this EV SUV, how Volvo rolls into this all, and all the other helpful info we know about this EV.

Polestar's Tweet: https://x.com/PolestarCars/status/1823706880369103266

Polestar's press release: https://www.polestar.com/global/news/polestar-3-manufactured-in-usa Specs: https://www.polestar.com/us/polestar-3/specifications/

Volvo's press release from June: https://www.volvocars.com/en-th/news/electrification/the-fully-electric-ex90-suv-is-now-in-production/

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Episode 449: Are EV sales really down? Let's take a look at the numbers and see what the market says. Francie tackles the different EV markets and looks at the sales numbers compared to the last few years.

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#evmarket #market #global

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Episode 448: Francie sits down with EV infrastructure lawyer Jason Goldfarb to explore how we can clarify responsiblity for EV chargers after they have been installed. How can we get the proper contracts in place to make sure that we get the uptime we need for this critical infrastructure.

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#ev #lawyer #uptime #infrastructure

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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!

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#states #ev #infrastructure

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Episode 446: Francie explores the forgotten tax credit that are on used electric cars. Maybe you can find a fantastic bargain using these incentives. Listen in to hear more about the used EV market.

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Episode 445: Francie discusses charging adapters and Supercharging access. Is GM the next to adopt, and have they officially endorsed a third-party adapter? What are automakers saying about third-party NACS adapters? Let’s find out!

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Episode 444: Join Francie and Jordan as they chat with Patrick and Liv from  @MachE_VLOG  about their July road trip. They discuss road trip techniques and how access to the Supercharger network has transformed their travel experiences! They also explore the importance of accessibility at charging sites, along with the convenience and amenities available.

Check out Mach-E Vlog:

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threads.net/@mache_vlog

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#ford #mache #supercharger #roadtrip

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Episode 443: Join Francie as she investigates how different states impose incentives and penalties on EV drivers. Are EV owners being taxed fairly compared to their ICE-driving counterparts? Discover the disparities and discuss potential solutions to ensure proportionate taxation for all drivers.

Map from: https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/electric-vehicles-ev-taxes-state/

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#tax #ev #disproportionately

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Episode 442: Jordan and Kyle discuss the unique "uncorking" that Rafael ( @TesLatino ) discovered on his Cybertruck when charging at over 320kW on a V4 Tesla Supercharger dispenser. Combined with V3 cabinets, this combination is now referred to as "V3+", and we discuss all the details of what happened.

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Episode 441: Join two enthusiastic podcast hosts as they dive into EV infrastructure. Francie joins Chase from the GridConnections podcast to discuss the past and present state of EV infrastructure, the challenges we face, and who will lead the installation game of new DC fast chargers. Also discover why Level 2 charging is important and explore much more in this exciting episode!

Check out the GridConnections podcast:

gridconnections.fm

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@UCBHl5x_M8XlEOxVlC2gqmGg

X / Twitter: x.com/ConnectionsGrid

Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grid-connections/id1532662666

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#grid #ev #infrastructure

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Episode 440: Francie explores the distribution of federal funds. How can we incentivize U.S. manufacturers to modernize their factories, enhancing both production and the local workforce?

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#doe #electricvehicle #federal

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Episode 439: Jordan and Jose ( @riviantrackr ) discuss the latest news of Rivian now selling Large Pack battery Dual Motor R1S variants by software-limiting Max Pack. Charging limits, possible future unlocking, and lots more discussed heavily as usual!

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Episode 438: In this episode, Francie sits down with Oleg Logvinov, Chairman of CharIN North America, to explore the importance of collaboration in the EV industry. They discuss how establishing common standards before the competition heats up can help ensure a seamless and in the end, an optimal user experience for all. How can industry players come together to set these standards and drive the EV market forward? Tune in for a conversation on aligning the EV industry for future success.

CharIN resources:

 @charine.v.2360 

https://www.charin.global/

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#charin #charging #competition #nacs

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Episode 437: Join Francie in this episode as she sits down with Lacey and Ryan to discuss their thrilling Race to Vegas in a Tesla Model X. They get into the challenges of route planning for the return trip, sharing experiences and stories from the road. Discover how the Tesla Model X performed under pressure, hear insights about navigating the Supercharger network, and explore the unique challenges and surprises of racing electric vehicles.

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#tesla #supercharger #modelx #race

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Episode 436: Join Jordan and Kyle as they discuss the details and specifications of the Audi A6 and S6 E-Tron, the latest vehicle unveiled on PPE (Premium Platform Electric). Will this actually come to the USA? Time will tell...

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Episode 435: Thank's to Max and Domenick for joining this episode to talk about their experience following the route planner of the EV9 all the way from Las Vegas to Fort Collins. It seems like the KIA-engineers have work to do with the route planning in the EV9.

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Episode 434: Join Francie as she updates you on the latest eligible electric vehicles that get the federal ev tax credit of $7500 or $3750 depending on certain requirements. Are you surprised to see some manufacturers missing entirely from this list?

Check it out yourself: https://fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml

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#taxcredit #electricvehicle #tesla

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Episode 433: Join Francie and Michael Spurr from ADS-TEC Energy to talk about battery buffering and charging solutions. How can we get good, reliable charging where the grid is not up to the task? What are the best solutions to get EV chargers rolled out everywhere?

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#battery #grid #infrastructure #evs

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Episode 432: Join Kyle and Francie to talk about Supercharging tricks. Tesla has officially banned the wet rag trick, a method previously used by some Tesla owners to increase Supercharger speeds. The technique involved wrapping a wet rag around the charging handle to trick the temperature sensor and thus allow for faster charging rates. While this method was known to improve charging times, Tesla said it doesn't impact charging & has prohibited its use to ensure the safety of the Supercharging process.

Their tweet: https://x.com/TeslaCharging/status/1816284411425673578

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#wetrag #supercharger #trick

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Episode 431: Join Francie as she breaks down the exciting data-forward regulation coming from California and their electric vehicle regulation for model year 2026 EVs and beyond.

Sources used to support today's show:

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https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/09/23/governor-newsom-announces-california-will-phase-out-gasoline-powered-cars-drastically-reduce-demand-for-fossil-fuel-in-californias-fight-against-climate-change/

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#electricvehicle #california #evcharging

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Episode 430: Join Francie, Jordan, and guest Cameron as they go over the true breakdown of the cheapest EV lease around! The Nissan Leaf lease offered for $20/month obviously has more to the story than that - tune in to see how Cameron, researcher and analysis aficionado, breaks down how the real costs of a leased 2024 Nissan Leaf S costs compared to his family's 2017 Subaru Outback that they fully own. It's not as simple as it sounds!

Nissan Boulder: https://bouldernissan.com/2025-leaf-s-lease-special

Nissan Fort Collins: https://www.fortcollinsnissan.com/new-nissan-specials-fort-collins-co

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#nissanleaf #electricvehicle #electriccar

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Episode 428: Plug in with Francie to talk about Rivian's newest electric vehicle charging outpost near Yosemite National Park. She discusses the specs of the site as well as the idea of designing our own boutique EV charging stations - what would yours have? Let us know in the comments. Shoutout to  @riviantrackr  for helping fact check the deets!

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Episode 427: Join Francie and expert Kevin Hernandez, partner at ScottMadden and expert in modernizing the grid for our future, to talk all things electrical, utilities, & ev infrastructure. Kevin answers every question we've been gathering about how we are moving towards a utility system and grid that is as future proofed as possible to support the growth of ev adoption in the US.

Kevin's profile: https://www.scottmadden.com/person/kevin-hernandez/

kW vs. kWh image: https://www.bluettipower.com/blogs/news/kw-vs-kwh

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Episode 426: Jordan recaps his time at Toyota headquarters learning about what there is and isn't to know about Toyotas electric vehicle strategy. From EV plans to EV reality, Jordan discusses with Francie everything he gathered from the event, Toyota's general auto plans, and the lack of EV innovation.

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Episode 425: Join Francie and Jordan to talk about the not so spooky phantom drain that might happen to your EV. They discuss the Tesla mobile app update that should improve efficiency when it comes to phantom drain, the cause and commonality of phantom drain, and how to avoid it.

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Episode 424: Join Francie and Adam from  @Aslash304  AKA Adam's EV Everything to talk about the court approved sale that makes it official that remaining Fisker inventory will go to American Lease to be NYC taxis. Adam is a former Fisker owner and is following along and documenting the company's progress (or ... demise). Tune in to see what Fisker owners might expect to gain from this.

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Episode 423: Francie gives you the full download on the Mercedez-Benz High-Power Charging & Starbucks EV charging network partnership - it's not the first EV charging partnership we've seen from either company! What's the hardware, where will theses sites be, and what does this mean for EV drivers? Plug in with us to discuss it all.

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Episode 422: Join Kyle and William to talk about the new Porsche Macan trims. Now we have a total of 4 electric Macan trims to choose from. Which one do you think makes the most sense? Will the new RWD Macan be the roadtrip car to choose?

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Episode 421: Join Francie and Jordan as they walk around Electrify Expo Denver & show you everything electric on display at this EV event! From major automakers to EV conversions to electric bikes & surprise Redbull gifts from Ford - you'll love walking along with us! Let us know what you'd want to take home with you.

https://www.electrifyexpo.com/

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Welcome To Full Tour Of Electrify Expo!

01:56 Toyota

03:38 Volvo

5:37 Ford

8:04 BMW

9:24 Tesla

11:18 Lexus

12:48 Lucid

14:37 Rivian

16:29 Hyundai

17:54 Amazon Is Here?

20:00 GreenCars

20:53 Pickman

21:35 EV Conversions Are Cool!

23:13 1982 Unique Mobility Electrek

25:00 Lighship

26:00 Polydrops

29:00 Surprise Delivery Thanks To Jake From Ford!

31:21 E-Bike Talk

33:10 Final Thoughts!

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Episode 420: Join Francie, Jordan & BJ Birtwell CEO & Founder of  @ElectrifyTV  / Electrify Expo to talk about this huge electric vehicle event. They dive into the details of the first and latest expos, lessons learned along the way, moving from early adopters to today's EV curious folks, and how BJ thinks automakers can sell more EVs.

Electrify Expo: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/

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Episode 419: Join Francie and CEO of Alpitronic Americas, Mike Doucleff, to talk about fast charging in the US. Mercedes has decided to partner with Alpitronic for their charging network expansion. Why did they decide to partner with Mercedes Benz? Let's talk reliability, and building chargers in America!

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#fastcharging #usa #alpitronic

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Episode 418: Join William to talk about software locked features in the auto industry and the news that you can now unlock more range in the Tesla Model Y. What are the implications of locking down hardware with software updates? Are there benefits with this approach for consumers, or is it only for automaker profit?

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Episode 417: Join Maarten and Renske from @4x4electric to talk about an adventure of a life time. Driving all the way from the Netherlands, to South Africa (and back), in an electric vehicle. An insane adventure with ups and downs. Mostly powered by solar energy!

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Episode 416: Francie deep dives into the world of batteries. What kind of battery prices do we need to see to get affordable electric cars? What is the status of the battery market?

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Episode 415: The best Model 3 variant is back on sale. Join Francie, Coleton and Andreas to talk about why this is a good spec, price and incentives. Andreas just bought a new Model 3, does he have buyers remorse now that this new Model 3 available?

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Episode 414: Francie sits down today to tell you all about Toyota Motors North America joining IONNA, the EV charging LLC formed by an original 7 automakers, to support the effort of building out 30,000 EV charge points by 2030.

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Press release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/toyota-invests-in-ev-charging-network-ionna-to-enhance-charging-access-for-customers-302192820.html

 @evgonetwork  & Toyota: https://www.evgo.com/toyota-ev-charging/

Toyota US EV plants: https://pressroom.toyota.com/toyota-bringing-battery-electric-vehicle-production-to-kentucky/

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Episode 413: Join Francie as she covers what we know about GM Mexico and Tesla's partnership to build out 1000 charge points in the country. How many EVs are on the road in Mexico? Why GM and Tesla? Let's ask those questions and dive into the details.

Sources used to support today's show:

Drive Tesla Canada: https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/gm-partners-with-tesla-to-build-1000-charging-points-in-mexico/

GlobalFleet: https://www.globalfleet.com/en/manufacturers/latin-america/features/mexicos-electric-vehicle-performance-2023?t%5B0%5D=Mexico&t%5B1%5D=BEVs&t%5B2%5D=Tesla&curl=1

GM MX: https://www.gm.com.mx/es/home.html

CleanTechnica: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/19/evs-grow-94-yoy-in-mexico-tesla-model-y-leads-the-market/

Mexico News Daily: https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/electric-vehicle-sales-in-mexico/

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Episode 412: Join  @EV_OG  and  @Aslash304  to talk about how to behave at DC fast chargers. Our regular host Francie is joining in on the discussion about what to do if you encounter different challenges on road trips and how we can make EV charging better for everyone.

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#charging #etiquette #electricvehicles

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Episode 410: Plug in with Francie to see if Fisker Inc. is catching a break and selling their remaining EV Fisker Ocean SUVs to a company in NYC. Could your next taxi be a Fisker Ocean? Tune in for the deal details, software implications, and resources for Fisker EV owners.

Fisker Owner Association: https://www.fiskeroa.com/

Fisker Maintenance reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FISKER_MAINTENANCE/

Court documents: https://www.veritaglobal.net/fisker/document/2411390240702000000000018

Fisker: https://www.fiskerinc.com/

American Lease: https://americanlease.com/

NYC ZEV taxi: https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/790-23/mayor-adams-tlc-commissioner-do-deliver-green-rides-program-make-all-nyc-shared-rides#/0

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Episode 410: Join Francie and Max to talk about the new implentations from Electrify America. What are the issues with imposing a 85% charge limit? What about the EV drivers that need to charge to 100% to get to where they are going? What are some solutions to the congestion problem?

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#electrifyamerica #charging #queues #evs

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Episode 409: Join Francie and Max on today's breaking episode regarding public charging availability for EV drivers in the Houston, TX area due to hurricane Beryl.

Check with your local resources, news, and authorities for best safety measures and updated information.

NOAA: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/144916.shtml?tswind120

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Episode 408: Francie talks about the issues with the EX30 that are so bad that some owners have chosen to return their cars. How much can we trust automakers to update our cars and fix issues into the future?

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Episode 407: Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh spotted and posted to reddit! Join Francie to check out the photos & anticipate updates based on the Tesla Model 3 Highland Refresh.

Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/1dxjg83/possible_new_model_y_sighting/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Tesla Newswire Tweet: https://x.com/TeslaNewswire/status/1810038520817520818/photo/1

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#teslamodely #tesla #model3highland

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Episode 406: Join Francie and Jordan as they chat about where Rivian's EV Route Planning software and functionality does well and does poorly - including misleading you by prioritizing the Rivian Adventure Network to a fault. Where is A Better Route Planner software in Rivian's native software you ask? We're not sure when we'll see that. Plug in for the details.

 @OutofSpecMotoring : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suKmfKcQ_Yw&t=5s

 @Rivian  & ABRP: https://stories.rivian.com/rivian-acquires-abrp

ABRP: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/

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Episode 405: Francie and Coleton talk about Tesla's lease terms and what to be aware of before you decide on how to acquiring your next EV!

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Episode 404: Join Francie on today's episode all about flipping semi truck and heavy duty electrification around and looking at it from the back end - electric propulsion. Francie is joined by CEO and Founder of Range Energy, Ali Javidan!

Range: https://range.energy/

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Episode 403: Join Francie as she speaks with William aka  @RoamingNorway  from, yes, Norway! They dive into some logical and some surprising reasons why EVs work especially well in Norway & how this country became the EV capital of the world.

00:00 Intro

4:26 The story EV's in Norway

7:35 Incentives

10:30 Why EV's

12:50 Living with an EV

14:27 Speed and efficiency

17:23 What about the cold?

21:16 Cost of electricity

22:41 Charging sites

25:08 USA vs Norway

27:56 Challenges

31:18 EV brands in Norway

33:46 Summary

35:20 Climate

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#norway #electricvehicle #electricfuture

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Episode 402: Join Francie and Coleton hop on today's podcast to talk about crazy cheap Kia EV6 deals in Colorado. Tune in to find out why Coleton leased a Kia EV6, the terms of the lease, & Coleton's impressions on the car. They also dive into this strategy of automakers pushing out very inexpensive leases and what that could mean for future sales.

Kia EV6: https://www.kia.com/us/en/ev6

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#kiaev6 #electricvehicle #ev6

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Episode 401: Join Francie as she walks you through the map of the US pointing out stretches of highways and freeways that lack EV charging infrastructure. Rural charging numbers have grown a bit quicker than urban in recent years. Plug in for all the details.

Sources used to support today's show:

- https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2024/05/23/electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-in-the-u-s/

- https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/energy-almanac/zero-emission-vehicle-and-infrastructure-statistics-collection/electric

- PlugShare: plugshare.com

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#evcharging #electricvehicle #charging

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Episode 400: Plug in with Francie today to get all the details on the Volvo EX30 delay in the US market. She reads the emails to owners, shares your options as a reservation holder, and goes into all the details about Volvo EX30 specs.

Links:

- https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex30-electric/

Kyle's tweet: https://x.com/itskyleconner/status/1806026240890962075

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#volvoex30 #electricvehicle #volvo

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Episode 399: Join Francie as she goes over her top tips to help have the best EV road trip! Definitely let us know in the comments what your #1 EV road trip would be.

[ CHAPTERS ]

0:00 Introduction About EV Road Trips

02:47 Know Your EV

04:53 Download & Use The Apps!

07:23 Have Your EV Charging Supplies - Chargers, Adapters, Etc.

08:41 Follow EV Charging Etiquette

10:23 Have An EV Charging Strategy

11:30 Know Your EV Chargers

12:30 You Will Spend More Time At Chargers

13:09 Get Out Of Your Dang Car

13:33 Booking EV Friendly Lodging

14:53 Things Francie Thinks You Should Have Around

17:07 Your Attitude Is Everything

17:33 Wrapping It Up

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- https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/plugging-in-an-ev/

- https://www.plugshare.com/

- https://abetterrouteplanner.com/

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Episode 398: Sit down with Francie on today's episode as she goes over the list of functionalities that the Volvo EX90 may or may not have at the time of launch. When is a product too incomplete to deliver to customers? Good questions, let's plug in to discuss.

Volvo's list of functionalities and features: https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10543

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Episode 397: Join Francie, Jose from  @riviantrackr  and Jordan from Out of Spec to dive into the details of what this means! Software is HUGE when it comes to EVs so what does this mean if Rivian and Volkswagen are forming a joint venture to address it together? Plug in for all the details, implications, and opinions.

Press release: https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-and-volkswagen-group-announce-plans-for-joint-venture

Jose's website: https://riviantrackr.com/

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Episode 396: Join Francie as she dives into news about Tesla manufacturing EVs in the US - some that are and some that are not eligible for the federal EV tax credit. She breaks down the battery differences, the tax credit requirements, eligible Tesla models, and more.

Tesla inventory: https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/my?arrangeby=plh&zip=80525&range=200

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Episode 395: Join Francie on today's episode as she talks about how the latest update to her VinFast VF8 fixed basically all her problems - even if she had to go to Kansas to get it. She discusses the changes, OTA updates in general, VinFast's approach vs. other EV manufacturers, and more. Plug in!

Vinfast store locator: https://vinfastauto.us/find-us

Tesla update website: https://www.tesla.com/support/software-updates

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Episode 394: Are you curious about the place of EVs in the traditionally combustion engine racing, autocross, and other performance competitions? Then tune in for this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast with Jon Bickford to learn about his experience using a Tesla Model 3 in racing events. Francie, Jerome from  @OutofSpecRenew , and Jon chat about all his modifications, the advantages of racing electric over combustion, the response from others in the space to EVs, and even bans happening in racing events.

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Episode 393: Francie gives you a quick update on Tesla's Model 3 (Refresh) pricing with the new EV tax credit options. She compares the different options and values for the Long Range, RWD, and Performance options so you have all the info to compare when shopping for any EV on the market.

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#tesla #model3 #model3performance

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Episode 392: In today's interview, Francie & Rich Mohr from  @ChargePointnet  explore the recent announcement of ChargePoint and LG Electronics joining forces. They discuss ChargePoint's decision to expand its software platform to work with third-party chargers, specifically LG's hardware, and analyze the potential impact of this collaboration on the future of EV charging infrastructure and its potential benefits for electric vehicle drivers.

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#chargepoint #evchargers #lg

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Episode 391: Francie presents the numbers from Magna, the manufacturer of the Fisker Ocean, and it does not look great. The former Fisker Ocean owner, Brian, talks with Francie about his regrets with the Fisker Ocean. Join them in a conversation about the experience of owning the car, and moving on!

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Episode 390: Francie recaps the second and final leg of her EV roadtrip taking the VinFast VF8 from Tennessee to Colorado. She talks about the VinFast software update dealership experience, charging stops, all the facts & figures she's gathered, and her thoughts about the trip overall. Thanks for your support as she traveled across the country!

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Episode 389: Join Francie on her first charging stop from Tennessee to Colorado at Franklin's Charging in Little Rock, Arkansas. Take the full tour with Francie and JT - the mastermind of the operation - and learn about the origin story of this EV charging lounge in the middle of Arkansas, the daily work put into the station, and JT's plans for the future.

Plugshare for Franklin's: https://www.plugshare.com/location/528304

Franklin's Website: https://franklinscharging.com/

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Episode 388: Join Francie from Wichita as she updates you on the first leg of her road trip in the VinFast out to Colorado. She talks about the stats along the way, charging stops highlights and lowlights, and pontificates about boutique EV charging stations vs. lifeless parking lot stations.

Francie's ( @heyfrancie ) twitter: https://x.com/hey_francie

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Episode 387: Join Francie as she tries the universal EV hard reset and sees it work for her VinFast VF8!

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386: Join Francie and Max to talk about the specs of the 2025 Polestar 3 that is finally here. They discuss the delays leading up to this EV SUV hitting the market, the details on the launch editions available now, and Polestar's strategy to compete in this market.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1FWpJ2YQVAs

Polestar: https://www.polestar.com/us/polestar-3/

MotorTrend: https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-polestar3-first-drive-review/

Green Car Reports: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1143449_test-drive-review-2025-polestar-3-swings-for-efficient-performance

Car&Driver: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a61017107/2025-polestar-3-drive/

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Episode 385: Join Francie as she goes over the specs of the new R1 lineup refresh AKA Rivian's 2nd generation changes to the R1T and R1S. Later she is joined by Tom from  @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney  and Jose from  @riviantrackr  to see what these 2 Rivian owners think of these updates - are they enough? Is there more missing? Let's plug in!

Kyle's X article: https://x.com/itskyleconner/status/1798746967088173231

 @OutofSpecReviews  Video on R1 2nd Gen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krMPnGHirLk

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Episode 384: Due to her own forgetfulness, Francie almost makes a leisurely run out to the countryside a situation of a stranded VinFast VF8! She goes over the biggest issues, her plans for servicing, and efficiency of this outing in her EV.

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Episode 382: Join Francie and Jordan from the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula to chat about Polaris's electric RANGER XP Kinetic side-by-side, outdoor recreation turned electric, Yotta's EV chargers, and even more details about this first-of-its-kind project!

Polaris press release: https://prn.to/3XbuQtT

Yotta energy: https://www.yottaenergy.com/

Hamilton's North Coast Adventures: https://www.hamiltonsnorthcoast.com/

Miller's cottages: https://www.millerscottages.com/

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Episode 382: Join Francie and Kelly, who had his at home EV charger sliced and stolen in under 40 seconds right from his front door. Kelly caught it all on camera and they discuss how many chargers are vandalized and stolen, what you can do to prevent it, and more!

Kelly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhdGCyUrBag

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Francie travels to North Carolina to experience the unveiling of Kempower's new factory. Straight from Finland, this proven charging hardware manufacturer has always been of special interest due to their satelitte system and great reliability. Francie asks the CEO, Tomi Ristimäki, some important questions!

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Episode 380: Francie brings you the updates on all the currently live and operational sites brought to you by NEVI funding. What are they rated on PlugShare? Where are they? What's the hardware? Tune in for the details.

Links/sources used to support today's show:

- Ohio: https://www.plugshare.com/location/581134

- New York: https://www.plugshare.com/location/569922

- Pennsylvania: https://www.plugshare.com/location/585170

- Hawaii: https://www.plugshare.com/location/601047

- Maine: https://www.plugshare.com/location/584851

- Vermont: https://www.plugshare.com/location/613790

- https://driveelectric.gov/news/nevi-update-q1

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Episode 379: On today's episode, a friend of Out of Spec named Lacey sits down with Francie to talk all about how she leased a 2023 Nissan ARIYA for extremely cheap, what she likes and dislikes, how she manages to find free charging all over her town, and talks about all the incentives Colorado offers for consumers looking to drive electric.

Drive Clean Colorado: https://drivecleancolorado.org/

EVgo & ARIYA: https://www.evgo.com/nissan-ariya/

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Episode 378: Join Francie and Kyle as they sit down to discuss the F-150 Lightning with Darren Palmer, VP of electric vehicle programs at Ford. They dive into the details of how the truck came to be and the development cycle of Ford's electric offerings in light of the F-150 Lightnings 2 year anniversary.

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Episode 377: Join Francie and Amy Soderquist as they talk about the question us EV drivers and enthusiasts often ask, "why is that charger there instead of here?" and other frequently asked EV charging infrastructure questions. Amy has a background with Electrify America, site acquisition, SEAM Group, and EV charger planning.

Seam Group: https://www.seamgroup.com/

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Episode 376: Join Francie as she talks about the most recent EV auto-manufacturers that have announced plans to delay EV goals and even hinted at a larger focus on plug-in hybrids. What do you think about delays and re-strategizing like this?

Sources used to support today's show:

- Images sourced from respective automakers

EV sales for 2023: https://www.coxautoinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Q4-2023-Kelley-Blue-Book-Electric-Vehicle-Sales-Report.pdf

MB World article: https://mbworld.org/articles/mercedes-benz-halts-development-of-mb-ea-large-ev-platform/

Cadillac sustainability goals: https://www.cadillac.com/electric-life/sustainability-goals

Detroit Free Press article: https://eu.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2024/05/01/gm-cadillac-brand-internal-combustion-engine-gas-vehicles-electric-2030/73527130007/

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Episode 375: Join Francie & Jordan as they chat about her living with the VinFast VF8 for 5 months. They talk about the latest bugs, how she figured out home charging solutions, what she plans to do this summer with car camping & roadtrips, and gives you an update! Let us know what you want us to do with the VinFast this summer!

 @OutofSpecMotoring  roadtrip videos:

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Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgcX8TvZ6PU

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Episode 374: Join Kyle and Jordan as they go over what they think of the refreshed Mustang Mach E from Ford! They talk about the Mustang Mach E GT, the performance features, driving this electric vehicle, their least favorite parts, and they're most favorite parts.

Plug in to see what Kyle and Jordan think of this mid-cycle refresh of the 2nd most popular EV in its segment from one of the largest, oldest automakers in the US. Keep an eye out on  @OutofSpecReviews  for the whole video soon!

Ford's page on the refresh: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/04/09/electric-love--engineering-prowess-helps-enhance-mustang-mach-e.html#group-section-Range-and-Charging-kacqELfBi6

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Episode 373: Join Francie and Chris Thorson from Flo at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas to chat about their charging options. You may not have heard of Flo yet, but if you've charged curbside you probably have used their chargers. Follow them around Flo's booth at the event to learn about Level 2 curbside charging, workplace EV charging, at-home electric vehicle charging, & their ultra fast DC fast charging products.

Flo's website: https://www.flo.com/

ACT Expo: https://www.actexpo.com/

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[ CHAPTERS ]

Flo at ACT Expo 0:00

Flo Smart TWO L2 Charging 05:33

Where Is Flo? 07:50

EV Charging Incentives 08:45

CoRe+ MAX L2 Charging 09:30

Owners, Customers & Payment 12:20

Flo Ultra Series DCFC 14:50

J3400 Plans 18:50

DCFC Design & Lighting 22:35

Maintenance & Uptime 26:35

Cable Management 28:45

FLO Home Charging 30:00

FLO's Biggest Challenges 34:35

What's Next? 36:40

Canada vs. US 37:35

Francie's Thoughts on ACT Expo 38:40

Conclusions 40:50

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Episode 372: Join Francie and Max as they talk about the recent partnership announcement from the rental company Airbnb and ChargePoint to offer home charging to Airbnb hosts at a discount. Plug in for the details on the partnership, what this means for renters and hosts, and of course some pros and cons of this kind of partnership. 

Announcement from CP: https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-and-airbnb-partner-enable-seamless-ev-charging

Announcement from Airbnb: https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-and-chargepoint-partner-to-support-growing-demand-for-ev-chargers/

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Episode 371: Join Max and Francie as they sit down to go over the latest announcement from Kia about the EV3 - their latest addition to their electric vehicle lineup featuring a compact SUV. Is it cute? Depends on our style. Is it affordable? We don't know for sure! Plug in for the details.

Kia's EV3 press release: https://press.kia.com/eu/en/home/media-resouces/press-releases/2024/Kia-EV3.html

Announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3E-Dwrx5Gc&t=1s

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Episode 370: Plug in with Francie at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas as she talks to Adam Wagner, Pre-Sales Technical Engineer, Hardware, from Kempower about their megawatt charging system! Megawatt charging is necessary for large fleets to go electric and Kempower has piloted these chargers in Europe and debuted them for North America at the show. Get all the details from Adam here!

Kempower's website: https://kempower.com/america/

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Episode 369: On today's episode you plug in with Francie at the ACT Expo Event in Las Vegas, Nevada. She hands over the microphone to Dan Priestley, Senior Manager at Tesla Semi who is leading engineering and program development of their electric semi truck. He gets into many of the details that Tesla has been quiet about since first launching this electric semi. Tune in for all the details & a Q&A session after Dan's presentation. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

ACT Expo: https://www.actexpo.com/

Tesla Semi website: https://www.tesla.com/semi

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Episode 368: On today's episode, you join Francie and Taylor Steele (ex-Tesla employee & current commercial EV fleet expert) as they dive into the great potential of electric vehicle fleets. They discuss where the most impact lies, how electric properties are changing the value of real estate, who needs to be in the conversation when it comes to large scale electrification and more.

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Episode 376: Join Francie and Max on today's episode as they talk about Polestar and the newest and LIMITED TIME offers on their leases for 2024 Polestar 2 electric vehicles.

Sources used to support today's show notes:

https://www.polestar.com/us/offers/new/polestar-2-2024-lrdm-lease/

https://www.polestar.com/us/offers/new/polestar-2-2024-lrdm-costco-incentive/

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Episode 366: Join Jordan and Francie on today's episode talking about the 2025 Kia EV6. They discuss the changes in styling and design, charing and battery technology, and what we hope to see in the US market.

Kia EV6 site from Korea: https://www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/ev6/gallery#localnav

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Episode 365: Join Francie, Jerome from  @OutofSpecRenew , & Kirk Miller from  @hypercraftusa  as they talk about the unique and complete EV powertrain solutions from Hypercraft. They discuss what motivates the team at Hypercraft, the unique EV battery designs, defense vehicle solutions, marine electrification, and a whole lot more.

Check out Hypercraft at https://hypercraftusa.com/

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#electrictruck #electricrevolution #electrification

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Episode 364: Join Francie and Jose from  @riviantrackr  as they talk about the latest news with  @Rivian  and  @Google . They go into the details of the collaboration between this electric vehicle startup and software giant, discuss the potential for future projects, and other relevant whispers of partnerships.

Useful links:

Check out Jose's website!: https://riviantrackr.com/

https://www.rivianforums.com/

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Episode 363: Join Francie as she goes into the details of President Biden's newest increased tariffs on Chinese imports ranging from EVs, batteries, solar cells, and even medical equipment. What do you think? Sound off in the comments.

Sources used to support today's show:

- Biden Admin Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/14/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-action-to-protect-american-workers-and-businesses-from-chinas-unfair-trade-practices/

- https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-10-27/ford-delays-production-of-ev-batteries-for-second-kentucky-plant

- https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/biden-sharply-hikes-us-tariffs-billions-chinese-chips-cars-2024-05-14/

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#electricvehicle #evbattery #tariffs

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Episode 361: Join Francie and Jordan as they walk through the new Tesla Model 3 lease deal. Should Jordan lease this electric vehicle? They walk through his decision making, the Tesla EV configurator, other EV lease options like Kia, Hyundai, and VW, and more! What do you think they should do?

Sources used to support today's show: https://www.tesla.com/model3

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Episode 361: Join Francie and Mark from  @InsideChinaAuto  to talk about the latest Beijing Autoshow. They go over the standout unveils, charging infrastructure, the competitive industry, global implications, battery technology, and much much more!

Sources used to support today's show:

Mark's 2.5 hour walk through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSzEVLN4dRQ

Energy info about China: https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2024/trends-in-electric-vehicle-batteries

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Episode 360: Sit down with Francie on today's episode where she speaks to the opportunity left on the table if Tesla does not want their unfinished Supercharger sites. She details oil giant BP & their EV charging network bp pulse's interest in EV charging and Tesla sites, their previous investments, and the bigger questions at hand.

Sources used to support today's show:

- Bloomberg article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-09/bp-keen-to-buy-tesla-supercharging-sites-for-us-expansion

- BP buys $100m of Tesla chargers: https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-boosts-ev-charging-network-with-100-million-dollar-order-of-tesla-ultra-fast-chargers.html

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Episode 359: Welcome back to today's exciting episode with Peri from  @RetroRecipes  and Jerome from  @OutofSpecRenew . They go into all the details of creating a modern day KITT from the Knight Rider franchise using a Tesla Model 3, AI, cool modifications, and a whole lot of passion.

🚔 Win the modern day KITT from Knight Rider: https://bit.ly/winkittesla

Check out Peri's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RetroRecipes

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Episode 358: Join Francie on today's episode all about ranking electric vehicle reliability. She sits down with Alex Knizek from Consumer Reports to discuss how they survey their members, the differences of reliability measurements over time, if charging should factor into EV reliability, and much much more.

Sources used to support today's show:

Videos from EVgo and Tesla

- Most and Least Loved Car Brands: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/most-and-least-liked-car-brands-a1291429338/

- Consumer favorites: https://www.consumerreports.org/media-room/press-releases/2024/02/consumer-reports-2024-annual-10-top-picks-cars-list-includes-bevy-of-partially-and-fully-electrified-vehicles/

- Reliability ranking: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/

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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.

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- 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/

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#electrictruck #evcharging #megawatt

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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

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#evcharging  @FreeWireTech  #electricvehiclecharging #batterycharger

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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/

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#evbattery #electricvehicle #ev

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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Episode 350: Join Francie and Max on today's podcast to talk about a significant electric vehicle, EV battery, and fast charging feat from Polestar and StoreDot charging the prototype Polestar 5 10-80% in 10 minutes. They go over the details of this collaboration, the results from their Extreme Fast Charging testing, and the greater implications for this kind of innovation.

Press release: https://media.polestar.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/682509

StoreDot: https://www.store-dot.com/

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Episode 349: Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast! On today's episode, Francie and Kyle hop on to talk about the most recent off-roading updates and enhancements to the Tesla Cybertruck.

Wes's X account page: https://twitter.com/wmorrill3

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Rustic Ring  @OutofSpecReviews  video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65i56obddc

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Episode 348: Jordan talks with Ryan Cook, CTO of Arc, about the intricacies of electric boating! Charging, maintenance, efficiency, and more.

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Episode 347: Max and Jordan break down the info, ordering, and specs of the Polestar 4. Would you pick this over a VW ID.7?

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Episode 346: Kyle and Coleton react to Tesla finally unveiling the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance based on the redesigned model from several months ago.

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Episode 345: Jordan and Kyle discuss the new electric Porsche Macan, the PPE platform, and how the 4 and Turbo variants drive.

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Episode 344: Francie is back on the podcast, tuning in from France! And she discusses the state of electrified vehicles and infrastructure, plus some fun sightings of cars not available in the US!

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#evs #electricvehicle #france

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Episode 343: Kyle and Jordan discuss the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N that Kyle recently experienced on both road and track. Simulated shifting, infinite mode customization, and dashing fun looks. There's lots to unpack!

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Episode 342: Max and Dave go over the new updates and price adjustments Ford has made to the F-150 Lightning for 2024 after a two month sales hiatus.

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Episode 341: Jordan and Brandon ( @TeslaFlex ) discuss all the updates coming to a Tesla near you! They've had quite the week with layoffs, Cybertruck woes, Ludicrous Model 3 rumors, and more.

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Episode 340: Alan Brown, Executive General Manager of a Chevrolet dealership, joins Francie to discuss how dealerships can play an important role in our transition toward EVs. There are many obstacles in the way of electrification, and Alan believes good dealership experiences can promote EV adoption. Join us on this episode to hear how selling EVs differs from ICE vehicles, what dealerships have learned from Tesla's no-dealership strategy, and how dealerships can still play an important role in the market.

0:00 Intro

1:33 Alan Brown’s background

3:43 They’re bullish on EVs!

6:58 How well are EVs selling?

14:47 How are you transitioning to selling EVs?

16:58 How do dealerships fit into selling EVs?

21:10 Leases are important

24:31 Price cuts affect customers

26:57 Training salespeople on EVs

32:21 Navigating public charging concerns

36:49 Tax incentives

39:44 Helping with EV charging installation including solar and storage

42:41 Addressing questions about EVs

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Episode 339: Jordan and Myriam discuss the new BMW Vision Neue Klasse X. After spending the morning in the BMW Design Works of Santa Monica, they discuss the design ethos, market placement, and technology. What do you think will change before production?

Full BMW Neue Klasse video: https://youtu.be/7svsu8tqkjQ?si=oF0FT7tKu7DYYGSB

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Episode 338: Wassym from Rivian joins Kyle to discuss the new feature baked into Rivian's route planning, charging scores!

Big thanks to  @riviantrackr  for the thumbnail image! Check out Jose's videos for more Rivian news.

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FSD 12.3.4 is hiring curbs! Kyle and Brandon discuss why the new supervised FSD update seems to be running over curbs, which happened to Brandon as well as others.

Brandon:  @TeslaFlex  on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram

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Episode 336: Kyle hops onto the podcast to talk about taking Rivian's electric service van out on the streets of Normal, IL! They dive into the electric platform on which Rivian builds their vans, the coolest parts about this electric van, fleet electrification, and more!

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Episode 335: Francie takes you on an EV adventure with her Dad on today's episode! He, a Tesla Model S Plaid & Model Y owner (previously a Model 3 owner), trades his Teslas for the VinFast VF8 for the day and he finally sees what a disaster CCS public EV charging can be!

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Episode 334: Join Jordan, Andreas, Brandon and Coleton as they discuss the FSD pricing changes and the referral adjustments just announced. Is FSD still too expensive to buy outright? Would a subscription this inexpensive sway you? Let us know in the comments below!

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Episode 333: Dave and Coleton come together to discuss the recently announced bucket seats that will come standard in the Tesla Model S Plaid. The seats look great and should be more sporty. Join us on this episode to hear Dave and Coleton discuss the pros and cons of the new bucket seats.

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Episode 332: Kyle sits down with Francie to talk all about his trip to Normal, IL to attend the Rivian R2 event. There he got a full tour of the new and upcoming EV R2, got to check out R3 and R3X, speak to RJ and the team at Rivian.

His full video on  @OutofSpecReviews : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m19BSnesG-w

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Episode 331: The first place Silverado team sits down to discuss the Coast To Coast electric truck race. The Silverado faced many challenges but managed to win the race by just a few minutes. Listen to the full episode to hear their what it's like to spend 40+ hours racing in a Silverado EV!

C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7h

C2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be/9moPxCM47Ks?si=uqyhjebmuhFw0h65

C2C Race Part 3: https://youtu.be/n1Jii4xI9PU?feature=shared

Thank you again to Justin ( @BeardedTeslaGuy  ) Robert ( @agingwheels  ), and Adam (@)

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Episode 330: Jordan and Francie sit down to discuss the Taycan Turbo GT. Jordan traveled all the way to Spain to try the new Taycan, and the trip was well worth it. Join us on this episode to hear why Jordan fell in love with the new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT.

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Episode 329: In this episode, Pascal Flambard joins Francie to discuss Kempower's plans for Canada. They explore the Canadian market and its similarities and differences to other markets. The Canadian market faces some familiar and some unique challenges on the road to electrification. Join this episode to learn more!

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Episode 328: Kyle and Francie bring you some breaking news about the electric vehicle automaker startup Rivian and their most recent offering of the FREE stealth ppf Xpel option on certain EVs through the month of April. They cover everything we know so far.

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- https://www.xpel.com/products

- @RivianTrackr article: https://riviantrackr.com/news/get-free-xpel-stealth-ppf-on-your-new-rivian-for-a-limited-time/

- Chris Hillbert tweet: https://twitter.com/hilbe/status/1777752205199614249?s=42

- Check out @TesBros wrap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNOesecvO3Y

- Coleton aka @outofspecdetailing's tweet about Rivian leases: https://twitter.com/OutofSpecDetail/status/1777743340357685302

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Episode 327: Francie and Kyle hop onto the podcast to tell you all about the Model Year 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E lineup - what Ford is calling a level up from previous model years. They talk about the technical specs, range and charging improvements, Kyle's impressions, and Ford's approach to EVs.

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Check out our friends  @MachE_VLOG  for all things Mach-E!

Sources used in today's show:

-https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/04/09/electric-love--engineering-prowess-helps-enhance-mustang-mach-e.html

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