Out of Spec Podcast

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Who's Responsible For Fixing Broken Chargers? Funding To Repair EV Infrastructure | Episode 251 Feb 03, 2024

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Join Francie today as she touches on the topic of funding to repair EV infrastructure. Millions of dollars are pouring into fixing temporarily unavailable EV chargers - whose responsibility should it be to fix them? She discusses the requirements for funding eligibility, repairs and replacements, EV school busses, the EV workforce, and more.

Links used to support today's show:

- Biden Admin Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/19/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-actions-to-cut-electric-vehicle-costs-for-americans-and-continue-building-out-a-convenient-reliable-made-in-america-ev-charging-network/

- Grant recipients: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/evc_raa/ev-charger-raa-prog-grant.cfm

- DOT presentation: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/nevi/evc_raa/evc_raa_nevi_10pct_webinar.pdf

- Ohio NEVI site podcast: https://youtu.be/0aM5hVomFfo

- More funding podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBlHeYuBEbY

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Polestar Layoffs & Volvo Pulls Funding - Navigating A Challenging Electric Industry | Episode 250 Feb 02, 2024

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In this podcast episode, Francie explores the recent industry shifts as Polestar trims its workforce by 15%, and Volvo takes a strategic step to divest in Polestar. Listeners can anticipate an in-depth analysis of the implications of these decisions on the electric vehicle landscape. Join Francie as she navigates through the intricate details, examines industry reactions, and provides insights into what the future might hold for Polestar amid these significant changes.

Sources referenced in or used to support today’s show:

- Reuter’s Article: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/electric-vehicle-maker-polestar-cut-around-450-jobs-globally-2024-01-26/

- Volvo To Pull Polestar Funding: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/01/volvo-shares-jump-21percent-on-higher-sales-plans-to-stop-polestar-funding.html

- KBB Polestar manufacturing: https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/who-makes-polestar-cars/

- GM Plans w/ Honda Cancelle: https://www.thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/global-electric-vehicle-adoption-curve-slowdown-ev-tesla-detroit-three

- GM PHEV focus: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/30/gm-to-release-plug-in-hybrid-vehicles-backtracking-on-product-plans.html

- Ford Divestments: https://fortune.com/2023/11/04/carmakers-rethink-electric-vehicle-investments-demand-inflation-interest-rates

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#polestar #electricvehicle #volvo

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Ford's Free Tesla Adapters Coming "Soon"! Mach-E Vlog & Supercharger Etiquette | Episode 249 Feb 02, 2024

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Explore this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast where Francie breaks down Ford's game-changing move to hook up their EV customers with Tesla Supercharger network adapters “soon.” Get the lowdown on the details of Jim Farley’s announcement, what it means for the Ford EV squad, and hang out with Liv and Patrick from @MachE_VLOG as they chat about their ride, what they love most about this impending change, and dig into the dos and don'ts of supercharger charging.

Thumbnail credit: Tesla and Ford

Sources referenced in or used to support today’s show:

- OoS Reviews VinFast VF8 video:

- Mach-E Vlogs Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MachE_VLOG/videos

- Jim Farley’s tweet: https://twitter.com/jimfarley98/status/1752751796462792781?s=20

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Curbside Charging Will Help City Drivers! Harvesting Extra Energy For EVs | Episode 248 Jan 30, 2024

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Join Francie and Nathan King, CEO and co-founder of itselectric - Brooklyn-based startup itselectric, who provide charging access to city drivers who don’t have off-street parking with their curbside charging bollard that features a detachable charging cord. They discuss curbside EV charging, the challenges for electric cars in city environments, Europe's similar model for curbside charging solutions, the current footprint of the company, and King's overall strategy moving the startup upwards and onwards.

Images and video courtesy of itselectric!

Sources used to support today's show:

- itselectric: https://www.itselectric.us/

- Their recent announcement about the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/itselectric_new-funding-enhances-ev-charging-resiliency-activity-7155211443942952960-sUcL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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#evcharging #curbside #electricvehicle

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Nokian Tyres Balances Sustainability & Quality - Polestar Partner & Climate Neutral EV | Episode 247 Jan 26, 2024

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Join Francie and Max as they speak with Teppo and Teemu from Nokian Tyres to speak to their newest collaboration with Polestar on a climate neutral Polestar 0 EV. They discuss the reality behind creating something that is carbon neutral, the balance of sustainability and quality, the importance of tires for performance driving, and Nokian Tyre’s impressive plans for their facility in Romania.

Image credits to Nokian Tyres.

Sources used to support today’s show:

- Nokian Tyres & Polestar press release: https://www.nokiantyres.com/company/news-article/nokian-tyres-joins-the-polestar-0-project-to-create-the-first-climate-neutral-car/

- Facility in Romania: https://www.nokiantyres.com/company/about-us/production/oradea-factory/

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Our Grid vs Electric Vehicles - The Reality Of Making EVs Work | Episode 246 Jan 25, 2024

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Welcome back to today’s episode where Francie sits down with Dan Bowermaster from EPRI where he holds the role of Head of the Electric Vehicle Research Program. They discuss EPRI’s role as a nonprofit and independent research institute, whether or not the electrical grid is ready for the EV “revolution” or not, the research projects underway at EPRI, how the United States utilities are set up across the nation, and much much more!

Sources used to support today’s episode:

- EPRI: https://www.epri.com/

- EVs2Scale: https://msites.epri.com/evs2scale2030

- Consumer Guide to EVs (English): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002026815

- Consumer Guide to EVs (Spanish): https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002028588

- NREL Study The 2030 National Charging Network: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy23osti/85654.pdf

- Photos of EVs and EV charging courtesy of Dan!

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#evcharging #electricgrid #electricvehicle

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Stellantis New All Electric Platform! Still No NACS Announcement And Few EVs Though | Episode 245 Jan 24, 2024

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Join Francie as she discusses Stellantis’s recent unveiling of their all electric vehicle platform the STLA Large Platform. She goes over all the details of its potential including how Stellantis hasn’t announced their J3400 plans, which electrified options they have out right now, all the flexible specs of the STLA Large Platform, the class leading features if they can make it work, and she gives her own ideas of how they could strategize their electric future.

All images belong to Stellantis!

Sources used to support today's show:

- Stellantis Press Release: https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2024/january/stellantis-unveils-bev-native-stla-large-platform-with-800-km-500-mile-range-and-the-ultimate-flexibility-to-cover-a-wide-spectrum-of-vehicles

- 7 Automaker EV Charging Network: https://www.stellantis.com/en/news/press-releases/2023/july/seven-automakers-unite-to-create-a-leading-high-powered-charging-network-across-north-america

- Jeep: https://www.jeep.com/pe/ev.html

- Chrysler: https://www.chrysler.com/chrysler-innovation/airflow.html

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Electrifying Snail Mail! USPS Launches Electric Fleet and Charging Network Nationwide | Episode 244 Jan 24, 2024

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Snail mail gets a shock in today’s episode! Join Francie as she goes over the United States Postal Service’s most recent electric announcement where they unveiled the first postal electric vehicle charging stations and electric delivery vehicles in Atlanta, Georgia. She discusses the funding behind the projects, the mission and goals, which EVs the organization will be using, who’s building the chargers and more!

All images belong to the USPS!

Sources used to support today’s show:

- USPS Press Release: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2024/0122-usps-unveils-first-postal-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-and-electric-delivery-vehicles.htm

- Smithsonian and Postal Service Museum video: https://postalmuseum.si.edu/collections/object-spotlight/long-life-vehicle

-Wikipedia on the fun story of the Grumman LLV: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oshkosh_NGDV

- Out of Spec Renew Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS0wiSuJB-rhdOV6g5mMSjg

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#evcharging #postalservice #electricvehicle

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The Team Talks EVs In The Cold! Tips & Tricks For Electric Winters | Episode 243 Jan 23, 2024

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Should you really worry about owning and driving an EV in the cold? No! Join Francie, Kyle, @outofspecdave1554 (Dave), Max, Coleton, Jordan and Ryan all from Out of Spec to talk about the best tips and tricks to having the greatest EV experience in winter, misconceptions about electric vehicles in the cold, what happens to the batteries when they get chilly, and more!

Sources referenced in today's video:

- OoS Guide for battery preconditioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGL7NVeOO64

- Kyle goes to Chicago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K64HQ5ZPfdQ

- Coleton's tweet: https://x.com/OutofSpecDetail/status/1746401830018462159?s=20

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#evcharging #coldweather #electricvehicle

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Driving A Solar Powered Tesla From NY to LA! Story Of The Slowest Cannonball Run Ever Jan 22, 2024

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Welcome! Join Francie on today’s episode as she speaks with Joe Kliewer ( @solarcannonballrun ) about all the details of his painstakingly slow, solar powered cannonball run in his Tesla Model Y! Joe talks about his sunshine sponsored road trip from New York to Los Angeles, his solar panel and battery set up, the struggles between stops, camping and seeking shelter, how he stayed motivated, and much much more!

- Joe’s Channel! Go Subscribe!: https://www.youtube.com/@solarcannonballrun/videos

- @MunroLive Video w/ Joe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJnkbn1BIZQ

- Aptera: https://aptera.us/

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