Out of Spec Podcast

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Rating
4.7
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62 reviews
This podcast has
278 episodes
Language
Explicit
No
Date created
2021/07/15
Average duration
33 min.
Release period
1 days

Description

Join us at the intersection of innovation and electrification as the Out of Spec Studios team brings you the latest in electric vehicle (EV) news and more. Hosted by our passionate team members, the Out of Spec Podcast is your go-to source for all things EV. Every week, we dive deep into the world of electric vehicles, providing insightful coverage of EV news, developments in EV charging infrastructure and technology, and engaging discussions about the reality of EV ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hyundai's Active Air Skirt Squeezes Out A Few Extra EV Miles
2024/02/27
Francie discusses the latest innovation in efficiency from Hyundai. Although the efficiency gains from this alone may seem small, many innovations combined can create appreciable improvements in efficiency and range. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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VW ID.4 Towing A Camper From Coast To Coast! Went Better Than You Might Expect!
2024/02/26
Francie, Grant, and Felicia discuss the realities of towing with an EV. Grant and Felicia recently completed a 3,000 mile journey towing a camper trailer with their ID.4. While the trip was not fast, it went relatively smoothly. Tune in to hear all the details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Rivian Ranks Low In Reliability But They're #1 In Customer Satisfaction
2024/02/25
Join Francie and Skyler as they discuss results from Consumer Reports surverys on vehicle reliability and owner satisfaction. Despite scoring 28th out of 30 in reliability, Rivian had the highest owner satisfaction of any auto manufacturer. Skyler offers some insights and potential explanations for these results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John Voelcker Talks "How GM's Ultium Electric Car Revolution Went Off The Rails"
2024/02/24
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Mercedes Pumps The Brakes On Their EV Plans
2024/02/23
Join Francie as she discusses the latest update from Mercedes Benz. In response to disappointing sales figures, Mercedes decided to pull back on their electrification goals. Francie explores Mercedes's decision and compares it with recent announcements from other auto manufacturers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Honda Prologue Left Us Whelmed - Kyle's First Drive Summary
2024/02/22
Join Francie and Kyle as they sit down to discuss the new Honda Prologue. The Prologue is built in collaboration with GM. Kyle explains how the specs are competitive and also somewhat unimpressive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You Can't Take Cybertrucks Off-roading! Warranty And Other Owner's Manual Quirks
2024/02/22
Join Kyle and Ryan as they sit down to discuss the Cybertruck owner's manual. They dive straight into the details about the Cybertruck's warranty and explore other weird details found throughout the owner's manual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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EVs and Solar Panel Roofs - They Don't Add Much Range But Might Look Cool
2024/02/20
Francie and Jordan sit down to discuss what role solar roofs play in EVs and EV charging. They discuss companies like LightYear, Aptera, Toyota, and Fisker and how they all offer a solar panel EV product, how solar isn’t compatible with extended range yet, and where they think solar fits into the EV space effectively. Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews Sources used to support today’s show: - https://www.toyota.com/priusprime/priusprime-features/technology/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWqvJZO8keY - https://youtu.be/Max-lF3MzI8 - https://lightyear.one/ - https://insideevs.com/news/626100/lightyear-0-solar-ev-enters-production-at-rate-one-per-week/- https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/06/dc-solar-power-ponzi-scheme-scandal/673782/https://www.fiskerinc.com/ocean?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAibeuBhAAEiwAiXBoJD2UDQB0LpBVPCv0VdPH2BtlfAknajDXLiXF6-bS9p0zVZl--GzxJhoCqKoQAvD_BwE 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/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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First Look At New Cadillac Escalade IQ! Big Boy Ultra Luxury Electric SUV
2024/02/19
Francie and Kyle traveled all the way to Chicago for the Auto Show to see the Cadillac IQ - but then they couldn't even touch it! Still, they're on the podcast to talk about the show, what they could see, what we know about this big Luxury SUV EV, and what part of the market this kind of electric vehicle will serve. - Cadillac IQ: https://www.cadillac.com/upcoming-vehicles/escalade-iq - Chicago Auto Show: https://www.chicagoautoshow.com/default.html Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews 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/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our DC Fast Charger Install Update - New Units, Bigger Plans, And What’s To Come
2024/02/18
Kyle joins Francie to update everyone on Out of Spec's DC Fast Charger installation update! Kyle tells us all about the hardware at the site, the site itself, how we're going about getting things installed, and let's us know what is coming up next! Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews 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/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #dcfc #evcharging #electricvehiclecharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Per Min Or Per kWh Charging? What’s Fair And What’s Smart
2024/02/17
On today's episode you join Francie and Kelly Carmichael to talk all about the fairness and the smart ways to charge for EV charge sessions based on the methods of per minute or per kWh pricing. Kelly is a senior software engineer, senior architect at IP Applications, and in general are very well versed in IT and software systems. On top of this, he's spent over 13 years working in research for smart microgrid deployment, electric transportation, to name a few - but these are very dynamic and complicated areas of study. Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews 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/ Thumbnail photo credit: https://unsplash.com/photos/green-and-white-number-2-HjV_hEECgcM?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If Your Apartment Has A Sink It Should Have An EV Charger! L2 Charging Is Not Just An Amenity
2024/02/16
Join Francie as she sits down with Eric Roseman, Chief Revenue Officer of Xeal Energy. They discuss how Xeal is working to provide the most reliable EV charging no matter where you are using their system, how important it is to have Level 2 charging, the value L2 EV charging brings to a space or building, the unique software behind everything they do at Xeal, and more. - Xeal's website: https://xealenergy.com/ Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews 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/ Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbd Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCAST For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com #evcharging #chargingsolution #electricvehiclecharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4.7 out of 5
62 reviews
Peter (Wombat Model 3) 2024/01/11
Great content - and positive vibes
Love your podcast. Informative, diverse topics, covered with positive vibes. Shout out to Francie, always positive and bringing it all together. I fol...
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Xyz145792xcv 2022/12/23
Cadillac LYRIQ
I have a ‘23 AWD on order that I don’t think I’ll ever see. Also a ‘24 preorder that I’ll probably be too old to drive when it arrives. I’d love a r...
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Jammed inbox 2023/09/03
Good
Enjoy pod. One note: latest eps have bad audio recordings, it’s the mics. Cannot use cheap mic in laptop, please get her a Shure MV7 or Hypemic or RE...
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SAMIDI1 2022/02/08
Hooked on their content
Out of Spec is creating so much content these days! Their podcast is so prolific with long episodes that I want to listen to that I'm getting behind o...
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kwkramer 2022/12/17
Tangents
They will start talking about a subject then go on literal 15 minute tangents, only to later come back to the topic they had set out to talk about. R...
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Hcbha 2022/09/09
Episodes are not updating
While the content is great, episodes are not getting updates. The most recent podcast episode is #56. However, only episodes upto #52 are showing-up i...
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Keelhauld 2021/10/28
Equalize Audio
Love the discussion and reviews! Please work on equalizing audio. On episode 15 I had trouble hearing some of you but one of you about blew my ears ...
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