Out of Spec Podcast

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Ranking Every Automakers EV Sales In 2023! You Can Probably Guess Who's On Top Jan 21, 2024

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Join Francie on today's episode of the Out of Spec Podcast as she goes through each automaker's 2023 EV sales numbers in the United States from most sold to least sold - plus she covers the top 5 EVs sold in the US!

Sources used to support today's show:

- Cox Automotive 2023 Sales Numbers: https://www.coxautoinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Q4-2023-Kelley-Blue-Book-Electric-Vehicle-Sales-Report.pdf

- EVgo, GM & PFJ: https://www.evgo.com/press-release/pilot-travel-centers-llc-general-motors-and-evgo-make-convenient-accessible-charging-a-reality-with-opening-of-first-stations-in-coast-to-coast-ev-charging-network/

- EVgo & GM: https://www.evgo.com/es/press-release/general-motors-evgo-boost-build-plan-high-power-fast-chargers-across-us/

- InsideEVs Ultium article: https://insideevs.com/news/702126/ultium-platform-owners-gm/

- Ford Delays Kentucky Battery plant podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDaip_S8-SE

- Ford Ramps Down Lightning Production: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvDJAXoTC5Q

- Kia EV9 Owner podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8R4ad7V1w

- Kyle with the Lucid Gravity at LA Auto Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12hr-WnSGJE

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#tesla #evsales #electricvehicles

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Fire At Tesla Supercharging Station! The Cause Is Not What You Think Jan 19, 2024

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Join Francie and Branden Flasch (@brandenflasch) as they sit down to figure out why a Tesla Supercharge in San Jose, California would've caught on fire this week! They discuss the causes behind this kind of problem, the steps taken to prevent fires, how common this issue is, what the next steps are to fix the problem, and how sites like Plugshare can help to inform EV drivers who need to charge!

Links used to support today's show:

- Tweet about the fire: https://twitter.com/omg_tesla/status/1747459446757064886

- Tesla Supercharger Site: https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/supercharger/sanjoseblossomcasupercharger

- Plugshare Site (Supercharger): https://www.plugshare.com/location/325508

- Plugshare Site (L2): https://www.plugshare.com/location/346419

- Electrek article from 2019: https://electrek.co/2019/12/10/tesla-supercharger-station-destroyed-car-engine-fire/

- NFPA70E Electrical Safety Training that Branden referenced: https://www.360training.com/course/nfpa-70e-2023-standard-electrical-safety-workplace

- Branden's EV Charging Site Tours: https://youtu.be/ew_Z46I3VDY

- Tesla First Responder Guide: https://www.tesla.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Supercharger_First_Responder_Guide_en.pdf

#tesla #supercharger #evcharging

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Ram's First Electric Vehicle Is A Van! Ram Promaster EV vs Ford E-Transit vs Rivian EDV Jan 18, 2024

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Welcome back! Join Francie on today's episode to get acquainted with Ram's first EV offering - the Ram Promaster EV! This electrified delivery & cargo option is ready to rip on the roads, but let's see how it compares to the other electric delivery van choices out there (Ford & Rivian). Francie goes over the specs, talks about the parent company Stellantis, compares to the E-transit and EDV, and more!

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

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- Kempower:

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

Thumbnail credit: Ram!

- Stellantis press release: https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=25280&mid=432

Stellantis brand family: https://www.stellantis.com/en/brands/our-brands

Rivian EDV page: https://stories.rivian.com/rivian-commercial-van-fleet

2022 Ford E-transit page: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/multimedia/album/2022/e-transit.html

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#rampromaster #electricvehicle #rivian

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Mazda Adopts NACS! But They Still Don't Have Clear EV Plans Jan 18, 2024

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Join Francie and Jordan (Mazda Miata owner) as they go over the recent news from Mazda that they will be adopting the North American Charging Standard AKA J3400 onto their EVs after 2025. They discuss the information from Mazda, the automaker's current EV footprint (or lack thereof), the MX30 history, their electric potential, and more!

Mazda Links:

- https://news.mazdausa.com/2024-01-15-Mazda-Adopts-North-American-Charging-Standard-NACS-for-North-American-BEVs

- https://news.mazdausa.com/vehicles-2023-mx-30#assets_34137_168-119

SAE Links:

- https://www.sae.org/news/2023/12/sae-j3400-tir-released

- https://www.sae.org/standards/content/j3400_202312/

Motortrend's article on electrified Miata:

- https://www.motortrend.com/news/2026-mazda-mx-5-miata-electrified-future-cars/

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https://www.starcharge.com/charging?id=20

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

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#nacs #mazda #evcharging

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EV Charging Trends At CES - No One Wants To Charge On A Box With A Plug Jan 17, 2024

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Welcome back! On today's episode of the Out of Spec Podcast you join Francie, Jordan, and Kyle as they talk all about electric vehicle charging trends, cable and charger manufacturers, how no new EVs were introduced, and their general impressions of this giant global technology showcase!

- CES: https://www.ces.tech/about-ces.aspx

- Out of Spec Reviews CES Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR_PQ-BZRd4&t=5076s

- Tom Moloughney @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdX0BJNon1c6GfOdeS3pyDw

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

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#ces #technology #evcharging

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The Real Story Behind Electric Cars Freezing In Chicago - Clogged Chargers, Cold Batteries, Stranded Drivers Jan 16, 2024

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Join Francie, Kyle, Ryan & special guest Merchy Bautista as they cover the recent story of freezing EVs in Chicago. The team goes into the details, asks Merchy about his first hand experience driving an EV in the city, the imperative tasks of preconditioning batteries and warming up EVs, the pressure on public charging, where the responsibility lies for charging operators and EV manufacturers, and get to the truth behind the story!

- Merchy's Links (give him a follow, like, and subscribe!)

Youtube https://youtube.com/@ChargingtheRoad?si=ZQ2WzPRr-LxNFtMW

Twitter (whats X?) @TheRealMerchy

Instagram @chargingtheroad

- Rate Your Charge X post: https://twitter.com/RateYourCharge/status/1747077669915697208

- Merchy's X post: https://twitter.com/TheRealMerchy/status/1747069547532685723 The

- Cybertruck Guy's X post: https://twitter.com/cybrtrkguy/status/1747312760424124822?s=42

- Kyle's Cold Testing on @OutofSpecReviews : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iooPeJLkXo0

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

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#coldweather #tesla #evcharging

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Another $623 Million Granted For US EV Charging! Project Funding EV Charging In Alaska & Hydrogen In Texas Jan 16, 2024

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Join Francie as she dives into the details of the most recent Biden-Harris Administration investment into EV infrastructure throughout the country. She details the press release, the mission of the grant funding, which projects have received funding from Alaska to Texas, and more.

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

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- Kempower:

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

Sources used to support today's show:

- CFI Page: https://highways.dot.gov/newsroom/biden-harris-administration-announces-623-million-grants-continue-building-out-electric

- Justice40: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/

- Our Podcast on EV Recruitment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af0_DcSynSs

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#evcharging #hydrogen #electricvehicle

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He's Figured Out How To Clean Cybertrucks! Coleton's Stainless Steel Cleaning Concoction Jan 15, 2024

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Join Francie and Coleton (AKA @OutofSpecDetailing ) as they speak to his time detailing, cleaning, and testing the stainless steel surface of the Tesla Cybertruck. Coleton spent days trying household cleaners, worked with chemists to pack his suitcase full of chemicals, and figured out that the use of two common products together was the secret!

Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:

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

References and links from today's show:

B B Blending in Colorado: https://www.bbblending.com/

Out of Spec Detailing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutofSpecDetailing

Ji's company @tesbros who wrapped Cybertrucks: https://tesbros.com/

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EVs Not Ideal For Rental Companies - Cost Savings Missing From Hertz & SIXT Jan 14, 2024

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Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast! On today's episode, Francie recaps the recent news regarding car rental companies and the trails and tribulations of building their electric fleets. She details SIXT's and Hertz's renewed EV strategies, their recent cost analysis announcements, how SIXT is selling all of their Tesla fleet, how Hertz remains optimistic, and the general challenges with electrifying this part of the automotive and mobility industry.

Sources used to support today's episode:

https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/teslas-be-dropped-sixt-rental-fleet-resale-value

https://www.sixt.com/

https://about.sixt.com/en/sixt-and-byd-kick-start-long-term-partnership-to-boost-e-mobility/

https://about.sixt.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Press-Release_SIXT-adopts-comprehensive-programme-for-better-climate-protection.pdf

Our podcast about EVgo and Hertz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhWMK-VI3N4

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-01/sixt-to-drop-teslas-from-rental-car-fleet-on-poor-resale-value?embedded-checkout=true

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/hertz-pulls-back-on-ev-plans-citing-tesla-price-cuts-repair-costs.html

Hertz Holdings Call: https://ir.hertz.com/static-files/a35d56a8-e776-40b6-8391-4e8942b7f5f3

Hertz 100,000 Tesla investment: https://newsroom.hertz.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hertz-invests-largest-electric-vehicle-rental-fleet-and-partners

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

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#hertz #electricvehicle #rentalcar

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2000 Mile Tesla EV Roadtrip Saved By CCS - Slow V2 Superchargers, LFP Batteries, Tesla Autosteer Software Updates, & More! Jan 13, 2024

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Join Francie and Ryan as they discuss Ryan's most recent 2000-mile EV roadtrip when CCS was actually preferred over Tesla Superchargers at points along his route from Colorado to California! Ryan talks about his route and how along the way the fact that only V2 Superchargers are available make CCS charging the preferred way to charge. They dive into how Ryan logs his Tesla Model 3 roadtrip data, the importance of charging speeds and locations of EV chargers, benefits of an LFP battery, hotel electric vehicle charging amenities, and how we think the charging experience might change with the switch over to NACS and more cars on the Tesla network.

Sources used to support today's episode:

https://www.tesla.com/supercharger

https://about.teslafi.com/

Our 2 Millions Teslas Recalled Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldCuZl8RVpk

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

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