Out of Spec Podcast

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Francie Goes To Electrification 2024! Electric Seaports, Forklifts, River Dolphins, & More Mar 19, 2024

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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/

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#electrification #electricvehicle #renewableenergy

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Rivian Can Charge At Tesla Superchargers! Access For R1T & R1S EVs Starts Today Mar 18, 2024

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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.

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https://www.starcharge.com/charging/

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https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/

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#supercharger #tesla #rivian

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VinFast VF8 Customer Ownership Review - It’s Not THAT Bad! Mar 17, 2024

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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=shared

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#electricvehicle #vinfast #vf8

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EV Infrastructure Lawyer Answers Why There Are So Many Broken EV Chargers! Mar 15, 2024

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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: 0:00

Root causes for charger unreliability: 8:30

NEVI: 16:06

Potential successful strategies: 21:20

Importance of due diligence: 27:00

Who is responsible for reliability?: 36:45

Liability: 49:00

Imagine a perfect world: 53:52

What does the future look like?: 57:20

The role of federal funding: 1:06:31

Closing thoughts: 1:09:29

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- Star Charge:

https://www.starcharge.com/charging/

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https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/

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#evcharging #brokenchargers #infrastructure

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Update On Ford EV News! Lightning Pricing, Mach E Sales Numbers, & Supercharger Access Mar 14, 2024

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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.

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#f150lightning #fordlightning #teslasupercharger

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Kempower's Product Lineup Offers Flexibility While Prioritizing Reliability Mar 13, 2024

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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=DZdKGbOgurc

Intro to product lineup: 0:00

Software and app: 6:25

Kempower globally: 7:58

User experience: 13:14

CCS vs. J3400/NACS: 16:33

Trends and the future of charging: 19:04

The role of regulation: 25:34

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#kempower #electricvehiclecharging #reliability

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Cadillac LYRIQ EV Qualifies For Full $7500 Tax Credit - GM Is Busy Revamping Supply Chains Mar 12, 2024

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Francie hops on the podcast to go over the details of the Cadillac LYRIQ being now eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit.

LYRIQ website: https://www.cadillac.com/electric/lyriq

Federal tax credit link: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml

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- Star Charge:

https://www.starcharge.com/charging/

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https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/

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#cadillaclyriq #lyriq #electricvehicle

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Kyle Goes To Electrify America's EV Charging Flagship & Likes It! Indoor, Amenities, & Safety Mar 11, 2024

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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=uTQog0DtALs

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- Star Charge:

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https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/

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#electrifyamerica #electricvehicle #evcharging

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Francie Answers Your VF8 Questions After 1 Month & 1,000 Miles! Likes, Dislikes & More | Episode 292 Mar 10, 2024

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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

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#vf8 #vinfast #electricvehicle

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Kyle Charged A Ford On Tesla Superchargers! Benefits, Problems, & Major Takeaways Mar 09, 2024

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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.

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https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/

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#electricvehiclecharging #fordlightning #teslasupercharger