Out of Spec Podcast

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Chevy Equinox EV Price And Release Update - No Longer $30k! Nov 03, 2023

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Max joins to discuss an update on Chevy Equinox EV, which is no longer the promised $30k entry price and has been delayed by several months. Orders open next week. Learn all about it!

Electrek Story: https://electrek.co/2023/10/30/chevy-launches-equinox-ev-at-49k-35k-320-mile-model-coming-soon/

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Subaru Switches To NACS! Just A Few Automakers Still Holding Out Nov 02, 2023

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Francie sits down to cover Subaru's news about switching to NACS. Of course she discusses how Subaru only has 1 EV on the market but plans to have 50% BEV sales by 2030, which automakers have switched, which automakers are left holding out, and what EV plans we might see from Subaru in the next few years.

Press release: https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2115/1/subaru-adopt-tesla-north-american-charging-standard-north

Subaru sales report: https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2116/120/subaru-america-inc-october-2023-sales-grow-10.7

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#subaru #tesla #electricvehicle

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First R1T Max Pack Road Trip! Miss GoElectric's Thoughts After 600+ Miles Nov 01, 2023

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On today's episode of the Out of Spec Podcast, @MissGoElectric joins Francie to speak about her thoughts on the R1T Max Pack after her first roadtrip from Michigan to Tennessee! Laycee and Francie discuss the benefits of the Max Pack, the stats that Laycee has noted so far, what others can consider for their own R1T needs, and more.

Miss GoElectrics's Roadtrip X Thread: https://twitter.com/MissGoElectric/status/1715859667115528505

Miss GoElectric's Website: https://missgoelectric.square.site/

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#r1t #rivian #evbattery

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Model 3 Highland Suspension Improvements! Driving The New vs Old Version Oct 31, 2023

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Happy Halloween! On today's episode, Kyle joins Francie on the podcast to emphasize this thoughts on his most recent experience with the Telsa Model 3 Highland's new suspension improvements. They discuss the changes in this new model, the advancements in and benefits of the technology, and why it just might be worth waiting for this to become available to you (if it isn't already!), and more.

Kyle's Video with the Model 3 Refresh!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XOHcC-T1pE

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#highland #model3 #suspension

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Tesla Now Selling V4 Superchargers Could Change The EV Charging Landscape Oct 30, 2023

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Francie and Branden Flasch ( @brandenflasch ) hop onto the pod to dive into the details of the latest news from the EV charging world wherein bp has announced their purchase of $100 million worth of Tesla's ultra-fast chargers to deploy on bp pulse - an independent EV charging network. They discuss the implications of Tesla selling Superchargers, details of bp's plans for the chargers and network, the many open questions that remain, and they ponder what news might ripple out next from the EV space.

bp Press Release: https://www.bp.com/content/dam/bp/business-sites/en/global/corporate/pdfs/news-and-insights/press-releases/bp-boosts-ev-charging-network-with-100-million-dollar-order-of-tesla-ultra-fast-chargers.pdf

bp pulse Fleet Page: https://bppulsefleet.com/fleet/products-and-services/ev-charging-hardware-and-software-bundles/tesla-hardware/

Branden's Twitter: https://x.com/brandenflasch?s=20

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#supercharger #bp #evcharging

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First Time EV Buyer Immediately Roadtrips 500 Miles! Oct 29, 2023

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Today Francie is joined by Jordan and his long-time friend Justin whose family just bought their first EV - a 2019 Tesla Model 3 AWD Long Range. Justin and his wife did plenty of research and searching to land on the right car for them. Justin discusses their decision making process, how he bought the car in Illinois and drove it off the lot and a mere 500 miles back to the mid-South, and what advice he would give to other prospective EV owners.

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2024 Maybach EQS Pricing and Specs Announcements - Everything We Know Oct 28, 2023

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Francie invites Max, Ryan, and Coleton from Out of Spec Detailing to talk about the newly announced pricing and specs of the 2024 Maybach EQS. They discuss the reasoning behind such a high price point, why this car would be a good choice for some EV dreamers, and more.

Sources for today's episode: https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/class/maybach-eqs/suv

Press release from MB: https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-9e83ddac310b96e17ffd9a209e465de4-mercedes-benz-usa-announces-pricing-for-the-all-new-mercedes-maybach-eqs-680-suv

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Rivian And Amazon Are Driving Over 10,000 EDVs Around The US! Oct 27, 2023

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Max and Ryan discuss Amazon's milestone announcement that 10,000 of its Rivian Electric Delivery Vans are now on the road!

Amazon Press Release: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazons-electric-delivery-vans-from-rivian

McKinsey report: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/getting-to-carbon-free-commercial-fleets

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Solid State Batteries Could Be The Future Of EVs! NIO News And More Oct 26, 2023

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Join us today on the Out of Spec Podcast as Francie dives into the recent news details from NIO filing for a now grand total of 14 EV models to be made with solid state batteries. She goes over NIO as a company, their filing, the differences between lithium-ion and solid state batteries, the challenges in advancing the technology, and more.

Out of Spec Reviews Video NIO Battery Swapping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDDny9cWaG4

Nio Website: NIO.com

Quantum Scape video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azACL3lLMo8

Electrek Article: https://electrek.co/2023/10/16/nio-solid-state-batteries-files-to-expand-tech-to-11-more-evs/

Lithium Ion vs Solid State Cost Comparison: https://ts2.space/en/solid-state-batteries-vs-lithium-ion-batteries-a-cost-comparison/

Market Research: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/solid-state-car-battery-market-36752602.html

Dongfeng article: https://carnewschina.com/2023/08/24/dongfeng-reveales-nammi-01-ev-with-a-solid-state-battery/

NASA battery news: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/nasa-solid-state-battery-development-research-breakthrough/

Thumbnail credit: NIO

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Colorado Set A New EV Record! New Electric Car Sales Continue To Rise Oct 25, 2023

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Francie sits down to discuss the latest EV news from the beautiful state of Colorado - specifically how EV sales hit an all time high this past quarter of 2023 (Q3 2023). She goes over the details of the state's announcement, the factors contributing to these growing numbers, and takes a step back to look at EV sales across the board as well.

Gov. Jared Polis Tweet: https://twitter.com/GovofCO/status/1716508813757399532

Cox Automotive Article: https://www.coxautoinc.com/market-insights/q3-2023-ev-sales/#:~:text=Total%20EV%20sales%20in%20Q3,the%20298%2C039%20sold%20in%20Q2.

Thumbnail credit: Flag of Colorado designed by Andrew Carlisle Johnson

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