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Elektroauto News: Podcast über Elektromobilität
Eichrecht beim Laden: Was Zähler wirklich leisten

Elektroauto News: Podcast über Elektromobilität

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 30:12


In der aktuellen Podcast-Folge habe ich mit Michael Zintl gesprochen, Geschäftsführer der DZG Metering GmbH aus Regensburg. Michael kommt ursprünglich aus der Automobilbranche, war viele Jahre bei Continental tätig und verantwortete dort den Bereich Sensorik. Seit zwei Jahren leitet er die DZG Metering, ein Unternehmen mit über 100 Jahren Erfahrung im Haushaltszählergeschäft, das sich seit 2020 erfolgreich auf eichrechtskonforme Messsysteme für Ladeinfrastruktur spezialisiert hat. Im Gespräch ging es um ein Thema, das für viele E-Auto-Fahrer:innen unsichtbar, aber essenziell ist: das Eichrecht. Dahinter steckt die Sicherstellung, dass beim Laden exakt die Energiemenge abgerechnet wird, die auch wirklich im Akku landet. Michael erklärte es einfach: „Der Endkunde möchte genau die Energiemenge bezahlen, die er tatsächlich erhalten hat – dafür ist der Stromzähler da.“ Die Geräte sorgen für Verbraucherschutz, Manipulationssicherheit und Markttransparenz. Jede Ladesäule, die in Deutschland betrieben wird, muss mit einem solchen eichrechtskonformen Zähler ausgestattet sein. Besonders spannend fand ich, dass es für den DC-Bereich (Schnellladen) anfangs gar keine Normen gab. DZG Metering entwickelte in enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (PTB) den ersten zugelassenen DC-Zähler – eine echte Pionierarbeit. Heute liefern sie unter anderem an große Hersteller wie Alpitronic, ABB und Kempower. Das Unternehmen bietet Zähler in verschiedenen Leistungsklassen an, von 200 kW bis hin zu über zwei MW, also auch für das Megawatt-Laden der Zukunft. Ein weiterer Punkt war die technische Weiterentwicklung: Durch das sogenannte Shunt-Prinzip erreicht DZG besonders präzise Messwerte mit einer Genauigkeit von maximal 0,5 Prozent Abeichung – aktuell ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal. Auch das Thema Transparenz wurde diskutiert: Das Open Charge Metering Format (OCMF) ermöglicht, dass jeder Ladevorgang digital nachvollzogen werden kann, vergleichbar mit einem digitalen Kassenbon. Michael betonte: „So kann der Endverbraucher genau prüfen, dass er nur das bezahlt, was er bekommen hat.“ Natürlich sprachen wir auch über Herausforderungen. Eine Nachrüstung alter Ladesäulen mit neuen, eichrechtskonformen Zählern ist komplex und kaum ohne Zulassungsverfahren möglich. Gleichzeitig gibt es politischen Druck, die Ladeinfrastruktur nicht auszubremsen. Michael brachte es auf den Punkt: Die Behörden wollen stärker prüfen, aber niemand will funktionierende Ladepunkte zurückbauen. Zum Schluss warfen wir noch einen Blick in die Zukunft. Michael wünscht sich pragmatischere Regelungen, etwa den Wegfall des physischen Displays am Zähler zugunsten moderner, digitaler Lösungen. „Nicht jeder braucht ein Display – oft wäre es effizienter, über Smartphone oder Bluetooth zu prüfen“, sagte er. Die neue MID-Richtlinie, die in zwei Jahren greifen soll, könnte genau das ermöglichen. Nun aber genug der Vorrede – lasst uns direkt ins Gespräch mit Michael Zintl einsteigen.

BYTES 'N' BATTERIES - Dein e-Mobility Podcast
#107 - Wie Schnellladeparks zu virtuellen Kraftwerken werden – ein europäisches Pionierprojekt

BYTES 'N' BATTERIES - Dein e-Mobility Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 28:21


Wie Schnellladeparks zu virtuellen Kraftwerken werden – ein europäisches Pionierprojekt ⚡️Stell dir vor: Schnellladeparks sind nicht nur Orte, an denen E-Autos Strom ziehen – sondern sie selbst werden zu einem aktiven Teil des Energiesystems. Sie gleichen Schwankungen im Netz aus, stabilisieren die Stromversorgung und schaffen gleichzeitig neue Erlösmodelle.Genau das passiert gerade in Norwegen. Gemeinsam mit Partnern wie Recharge, Kempower und Alpitronic hat FLEXECHARGE das erste öffentliche Schnellladenetzwerk Europas realisiert, das in ein Virtuelles Kraftwerk integriert ist.In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Max Brandt, CEO und Co-Founder von FLEXECHARGE, über:

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
Megawatt Charging From Kempower, Rivian CEO On Answering China and Tiny Honda N-One E | 14 Sep 2025

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 22:59


Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart KEMPOWER INSTALLS MCS MEGAWATT CHARGERS IN DENMARK, SWEDEN https://evne.ws/4gkRwiJ RIVIAN, VW DEAL AND R2 AUTONOMY ROADMAP https://evne.ws/4gs0laC HONDA N-ONE E PRICE, RANGE, DETAILS https://evne.ws/41RZU3m RENAULT CEO: CUT EV COSTS, REDUCE REGULATION https://evne.ws/46IuGxl TESLA DROPS CYBERTRUCK LONG-RANGE RWD https://evne.ws/3K2pPzh TESLA BEGINS DELIVERIES OF REFRESHED MODEL Y PERFORMANCE https://evne.ws/4nqLLSR BYD CHALLENGES STELLANTIS SALES CLAIM https://evne.ws/4psfCMQ EU CARMAKERS, EV TARGETS, IMPACT https://evne.ws/3IiKv5m ZOOX BEGINS LAS VEGAS AUTONOMOUS TAXI SERVICE https://evne.ws/4poGgpB EXXON MOBIL SYNTHETIC GRAPHITE FOR EVS https://evne.ws/46640HH PHEV EMISSIONS SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE OFFICIAL FIGURES https://evne.ws/4nrxpld

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
Norway's New EV Record, Allego Adds Kempower Chargers and Renault 4 On Sale | 02 Jul 2025

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 22:00


Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart NORWAY ACHIEVES RECORD 97% EV SHARE https://evne.ws/4lAqBAR ALLEGO AND KEMPOWER PARTNER FOR EXPANDED FAST CHARGING IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4lGrVT4 RENAULT 4 E-TECH ELECTRIC NOW AVAILABLE WITH COMPETITIVE PRICING https://evne.ws/4luIG3a MUSK TAKES CONTROL OF SALES IN U.S., EUROPE https://evne.ws/4knYVhJ MERCEDES-BENZ VLE COMPLETES 1,100KM JOURNEY https://evne.ws/4lX4aX1 CHARGEPOINT INTRODUCES NEW EV CHARGER FOR EUROPE'S COMPANY CAR FLEETS https://evne.ws/44vpITs HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE IONIQ 2 ELECTRIC CROSSOVER LAUNCHING IN 2026 https://evne.ws/4lcHF0d HONDA-SONY LUXURY EV PROJECT FACES DEEPENING FINANCIAL LOSSES https://evne.ws/4lmXkd6 HONDA'S CUV E: ELECTRIC SCOOTER TARGETS EUROPEAN URBAN RIDERS https://evne.ws/4kryAiT GLOBAL EV BATTERY DEMAND INCREASES 38.5% YEAR-ON-YEAR https://evne.ws/4lIkr1T SWISSPORT INVESTS €1.5BN FOR ELECTRIC GROUND HANDLING FLEET EXPANSION https://evne.ws/4lcdDJV RELIABLE EV CHARGING VITAL FOR JULY 4 TRAVEL SURGE https://evne.ws/4ey2TmF

The EV Musings Podcast
227 - The Smart Charge Episode

The EV Musings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 28:09 Transcription Available


In this episode of the show, Gary discusses Sainsbury's entry into the electric vehicle charging market with their new "Smart Charge" initiative. Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury's Director of EV Ventures, explains the company's strategy to install 750 ultra-rapid chargers at 100 stores by 2024. The discussion covers Sainsbury's motivations, the decision to use ultra-rapid charging, the selection of Kempower as their hardware provider, and the challenges of rolling out a large-scale EV charging network. The episode also touches on pricing strategies, site selection, and future plans for roaming and customer-centric innovations.Sainsbury's in-house EV rapid charging CPo has risen quickly to become one of the major players in the market. We talk with the managing director about that ascendency, the plans for the future and what specific challenges arise from being limited to locations by your own geographic holdings and local grid constraints.This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links in the show notes:V2G on the Australian grid - Cool ThingEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2024 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premiumMentioned in this episode:Zap MapThe EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"

The Weekly Roundup
Chatter with BNC | Jed Routh, VP of Markets and Products North America, Kempower

The Weekly Roundup

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 22:53


Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Jed Routh is the vice president of markets and products at Kempower, which recently opened its state-of-the-art EV charger manufacturing facility in Durham. Kempower's growth strategy aims to position the company among the global top five in the DC charging market by 2030. Kempower's production site in Durham is one of the four factories Kempower operates globally. Kempower's three European factories are located in Lahti, Finland. The Kempower Durham facility will create approximately 300 jobs It's estimated to add over $700 million to North Carolina's economy in the next decade. Routh previously was director of business development at eTransEnergy. He also was a vice president at Thomas Built Buses/Daimler Trucks North America in High Point.

Turn Down for Watt
ACT EXPO: Kempower EV Chargers

Turn Down for Watt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 7:23


Tune in today as we interview Kempower's CEO, Tomi Ristimäki, as we spotlight what their organization is bringing to the US market!

Out of Spec Podcast
Exclusive Q&A w/ Kempower Leadership - Unveiling Their North American Expansion At Grand Opening

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 50:25


Francie travels to North Carolina to experience the unveiling of Kempower's new factory. Straight from Finland, this proven charging hardware manufacturer has always been of special interest due to their satelitte system and great reliability. Francie asks the CEO, Tomi Ristimäki, some important questions!Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#kempower #evcharging #electricvehicle @kempower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Kempower Unveils Megawatt Charging System For The US! Details On The 1200kW EV Charger

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 9:27


Episode 369: Plug in with Francie at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas as she talks to Adam Wagner, Pre-Sales Technical Engineer, Hardware, from Kempower about their megawatt charging system! Megawatt charging is necessary for large fleets to go electric and Kempower has piloted these chargers in Europe and debuted them for North America at the show. Get all the details from Adam here! Kempower's website: https://kempower.com/america/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#megawatt #evcharging #electrictruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
We Drove A Silverado EV Across The Country! Here's What Happened

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 58:23


Episode 331: The first place Silverado team sits down to discuss the Coast To Coast electric truck race. The Silverado faced many challenges but managed to win the race by just a few minutes. Listen to the full episode to hear their what it's like to spend 40+ hours racing in a Silverado EV! C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7hC2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be/9moPxCM47Ks?si=uqyhjebmuhFw0h65C2C Race Part 3: https://youtu.be/n1Jii4xI9PU?feature=sharedThank you again to Justin ( @BeardedTeslaGuy ) Robert ( @agingwheels ), and Adam (@)Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Kempower Has Big Plans For Canada's EV Charging!

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 38:05


Episode 329: In this episode, Pascal Flambard joins Francie to discuss Kempower's plans for Canada. They explore the Canadian market and its similarities and differences to other markets. The Canadian market faces some familiar and some unique challenges on the road to electrification. Join this episode to learn more!Find out more about Kempower here: https://kempower.com/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT First Impressions! Jordan's Driving Review, Upgrades, & Total Experience

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 18:54


Episode 330: Jordan and Francie sit down to discuss the Taycan Turbo GT. Jordan traveled all the way to Spain to try the new Taycan, and the trip was well worth it. Join us on this episode to hear why Jordan fell in love with the new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
We Drove A Tesla Cybertruck Across The Country! Here's What Happened

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 55:49


Join us as we continue to discuss the electric truck race from Jacksonville to San Diego. In this episode, we are joined by Brandon, Drew, and Kyle who drove the Cybertruck. They worked hard to optimize their trip as much as possible. Join us to learn about their strategies, the road trip experience in a Cybertruck, and much more.C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7hC2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be/9moPxCM47Ks?si=uqyhjebmuhFw0h65C2C Race Part 3:Thank you again to Brandon ( @TeslaFlex ) and Drew (https://martianwheels.com/)Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Huge Updates For Ford Mustang Mach-E Make It Seriously Competitive For Model Year 2024

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 25:11


Episode 327: Francie and Kyle hop onto the podcast to tell you all about the Model Year 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E lineup - what Ford is calling a level up from previous model years. They talk about the technical specs, range and charging improvements, Kyle's impressions, and Ford's approach to EVs. Thumbnail credit: Ford Check out our friends @MachE_VLOG for all things Mach-E!Sources used in today's show: -https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2024/04/09/electric-love--engineering-prowess-helps-enhance-mustang-mach-e.htmlShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#fordmache #modely #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
We Drove A Rivian R1T Across The Country! Here's What Happened

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 31:57


Episode 325: We finally get the chance to sit down and discuss the cross country electric truck race with the team that drove the Rivian. Colby, Domenick, and Jerome discuss the highs and lows of their two-day, non-stop road trip. It was a serious challenge, but the team had a great time. Join us to hear a firsthand account of driving a Rivian from Jacksonville to San Diego without stopping.C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7hC2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be/9moPxCM47Ks?si=uqyhjebmuhFw0h65C2C Race Part 3: https://youtu.be/n1Jii4xI9PU?feature=sharedThank you again to Colby, Domenick, and Jerome. Be sure to check out Jerome's channel @OutofSpecRenew Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#rivianr1t #electricvehicle #roadtrip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
We Drove A Ford F150 Lightning Across The Country! Here's What Happened

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 67:10


Episode 324: Welcome to more Truck Week content! Over the next few episodes, we will interview each team that took a truck on our Coast To Coast race from Jacksonville to San Diego. We are starting with the team that came in last place: the F150 Lightning piloted by Andreas, Dave, and Jordan. The F150 Lightning's trip was comfortable but had some serious unexpected problems. Listen to this episode to hear the inside story of what happened during the cross-country race.C2C Race Part 1: https://youtu.be/LIWTjqA02Y0?si=8Jzc9OhKmoAdYP7hC2C Race Part 2: https://youtu.be/9moPxCM47Ks?si=uqyhjebmuhFw0h65C2C Race Part 3:Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.- 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
It's Cheaper To Charge An EV w/ A Diesel Generator Than Public DC Fast Charging!

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 19:58


Episode 323: On today's episode Kyle tells Francie all about their portable diesel generator that the team used to power the Autel charger and charge EV trucks during the major Out of Spec Reviews testing we've been doing lately. And get this - it's cheaper than it would have been to charge on public DC fast EV charging infrastructure! Kyle walks us through the numbers. Sources used in today's show: https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment-rental/generators-and-accessories/battery-energy-storage-system/https://www.optimabatteries.com/experience/blog/rivian-r1t-overlandinghttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/03/we-check-out-an-off-road-ev-charging-oasis-at-king-of-the-hammers/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehicle #evcharging #dieselgenerators Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Jordan Drives The New 2025 Porsche Taycan! Driving Review, Upgrades, & Total Experience

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 30:04


Francie catches up with Jordan to recount his trip to Spain to drive the new Porsche Taycan. Even though the Taycan is only receiving a refresh, not a full redesign, there have been significant improvements on an already impressive car. Join us to hear all the details!Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Fisker Owners Are Moving Through The 5 Stages Of Grief

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 42:05


Episode 321: We bring back BrianG aka @EV_OG back onto the podcast to discuss what it is like being a Fisker Ocean One owner during these trying times. We talk about software updates, his appreciation for the Fisker folks he's interacted with, his grief, advice, and more. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#fisker #fiskerocean #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Kempower Is Using Silicon Carbide To Improve Charging Speed, Efficiency, And Reliability

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 24:56


Episode 309: Welcome back to the @kempower 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.Kyle and Francie host this week's episode with Kevin Lindley, Jed Routh, and Somia Youssef. Kempower has recently developed new technologies utilizing silicon carbide. This material has many unique properties and plays a critical role in Kempower's V2 hardware. Listen in on this conversation to hear more about how silicon carbide can improve efficiency and reliability.Find out more about Kempower here: https://kempower.com/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#kempower #evcharging #siliconcarbide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kyle Charges Our Cybertruck At 330kW! The Fastest Charging Tesla We've Ever Seen

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 18:46


Episode 318: Francie and Kyle sit down to discuss how he took the Cybertruck to an Electrify America CCS EV charging station and hit the highest speeds that anyone has ever seen. Tune in for the details. Kyle's tweet/video: https://twitter.com/itskyleconner/status/1775014705222070331Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#cybertruck #teslacybertruck #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Electrifying Fleets Is Pretty Complicated - The Unexpected Challenges With Startup CEO Ezra Goldman

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 58:07


Episode 316: Upshift CEO Ezra Goldman joins us for this podcast to discuss his startup, Upshift Cars. Upshift offers a subscription-based partial car ownership experience, aiming to improve upon the standard rental car experience. Ezra and Francie discuss the background of the company as well as its experience offering EVs to its customers. Upshift faced numerous challenges, both expected and unexpected, with fleet electrification. Join us to hear all the details!Learn more about Upshift at https://www.upshiftcars.com/Sources used to support today's show:https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/climate.shtml#:~:text=Highway%20vehicles%20release%20about%201.5,year%20for%20a%20typical%20vehicleIntroductions: 0:00Electrification of fleets: 1:02What is Upshift? 3:35Rental vehicle vs vehicle ownership: 7:53How to create a good system for an electric/hybrid fleet: 11:35What does a mobility hub look like?: 17:27Who are the key partners?: 21:21Working with cities and regulation can be a challenge!: 24:32The unique obstacles of fleet electrification: 30:05Even hybrids can be a challenge!: 41:36What needs to happen to allow fleet electrification?: 43:04Let's be clear on the importance of residuals: 45:08Unintended consequences of incentives: 49:12How incentives could help fleet electrification: 51:51Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Tesla Increases Model Y Price By $1k! Comparable EVs, Residual Values, & Francie's Summer Plans

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 14:09


Episode 315: On today's episode, Francie discusses the $1,000 price increase for the Tesla Model Y, goes over comparable EV models on the market, and her summer plans. She touches on the larger impacts of changing the prices of EVs dramatically from depreciation to residual values and asks us to mull over this aspect. Sources used to support today's show: Tesla, Hyundai, VW, Chevy, Ford automaker websites. - Research from @tesla.info. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fP_eftNFkE- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-08/tesla-s-way-of-cutting-list-prices-is-bad-for-evs-car-leaser-says- https://insideevs.com/news/699689/tesla-sixt-ev-fleet/- https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/hertz-sell-about-20000-evs-us-fleet-2024-01-11/- https://www.slashgear.com/1356350/major-ev-brand-ranked-worst-best/- https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/03/cars/musk-tesla-cars-value-ev-prices/index.html- https://insideevs.com/news/712157/why-do-teslas-depreciate-so-fast/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#teslamodely #electricvehicle #evmarket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Final EPA EV Manufacturing Rules Mark A Historic Change For OEMs! Everything We Know

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 13:08


Episode 314: Join Francie on today's episode as she dives into the details of the news on the EPA's strongest-ever pollution standards for cars. She goes over the final rule details from union and automaker organization's comments on the changes, to impacts on OEMs, what this means for EVs, how this is different from ICE bans, and more. Sources used to support today's show: - https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-strongest-ever-pollution-standards-cars-position- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/climate/biden-phase-out-gas-cars.html?utm_campaign=likeshopme&utm_content=ig-nytimes&utm_medium=instagram&utm_source=dash+hudson - https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/final-rule-multi-pollutant-emissions-standards-model - https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-03/420f24016.pdf Podcast on the California ICE Ban: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfa1wI6ma8YShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#environmentalprotection #electricvehicle #electrification Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Fellten Provides Eduction, Components, And More To Support Your EV Conversion

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 50:10


Episode 313: Jerome from Out of Spec Renew joins Francie in this episode as they talk with Fellten CEO Chris Hazell. Fellten is a UK company that provides training, components, and complete kits for EV conversions. Francie explores the background of the company, what they do, and how they got where they are today. Join us to learn more about the business behind EV conversions.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
The Team Talks Trucks, VF8 Home Charging, Third Party CCS Adapter Testing & More

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 45:03


Episode 312: Join the team as they cover what they've been up to recently - from racing and towing with EV trucks on @OutofSpecMotoring & @OutofSpecReviews , to polishing the Tesla Cybertruck with @OutofSpecDetailing , selling a hybrid Cadillac ELR, home-charging the VinFast VF8, and they also discuss what we think will come about with third-party CCS adapters including testing, safety, and liability. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#cybertruck #vinfast #supercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
FreeWire Launches EV Charging Accelerate Program - No Upfront Costs For Site Hosts

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 21:51


Episode 311: Join Francie as she sits down with Evan Conley from @FreeWireTech to learn about their newly launched Accelerate Program. They discuss the exact offerings from FreeWire including their Boost Pro and Power Pro products, the Accelerate Program, FreeWire's value proposition, and more. Learn more about the program here: https://freewiretech.com/accelerate-programShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#evcharging #electricvehiclecharging #batterycharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scalability Supports The EV Revolution - Insider View of Kempower's Scaling Strategies

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 33:02


Episode 308: Welcome back to the @kempower 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.In this week's episode, Francie discusses the EV revolution with Ashley Edwards and Jed Routh. EVs are gaining popularity but still have a long way to go. EV charging infrastructure must support current EVs while also considering future needs and requirements. Ashley and Jed explain how Kempower hardware and software is designed with scalability in mind in order to help support the transition to EVs.Find out more about Kempower here: https://kempower.com/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#kempower #evcharging #scalability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We Towed w/ 4 Electric Trucks Over The Rocky Mountains! Here's What Happened

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 34:40


Episode 310: Kyle and Jordan discuss the outcome and results of our recent towing test. We took the Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Silverado EV 4WT, and Rivian R1T from Denver to Grand Junction and back. All while towing equivalent trailers loaded with a Tesla Model 3. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#ev #towing #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We Need Level 2 EV Charging In Our Cities! Deep Dive Into How It Can Work

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 43:16


Episode 309: Dive into today's episode all about how public Level 2 electric vehicle charging has the potential to fit into our cities, onto our curbsides, and even pay for itself! Expert Kelly Carmichael joins Francie to talk in depth about the research he has completed on level 2 public charging with the BCIT in Canada, the details of Level 2 charging requirements, how street lamps can serve as sources for electricity, and how we can scale up this critical EV infrastructure to meet growing EV charging demand! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Sources used to support today's show: - SAE : https://www.sae.org/binaries/content/assets/cm/content/standards/chargingprimer.pdf - Lamp post video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaBLOGakGfg- Presentation of their research: https://www.bcit.ca/files/appliedresearch/pdf/2-evi-workshop-02-22-2017-siting.pdfFind us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehiclecharging #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Secret Ioniq 6 Lease Deal Is Crazy Cheap & Won't Last Long! Competitive EV Leasing From Hyundai

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 10:55


Episode 307: Francie goes over a relatively secret lease offering for the 2024 Ioniq 6 lease deal from Hyundai! Only available until April 1 2024 - come along as she goes over all the details for this lease option. Thanks to CarsDirect for the great reporting: https://www.carsdirect.com/deals-articles/2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-secret-239-mo-lease-is-crazy-cheapIoniq 6 website: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/offers/detail?Model=IONIQ%206&ModelYear=2024&YrSerCd=2024A&ModelGroupCd=A004&TrimName=LIMITED&OfferType=LeaseIoniq 5 website: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/offers/detail?Model=IONIQ%205&ModelYear=2024&YrSerCd=20245&ModelGroupCd=5004&TrimName=LIMITED&OfferType=LeaseBBC article: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20231108-three-big-reasons-americans-havent-rapidly-adopted-evsShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#ioniq6 #hyundai #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Charging Rivian On Tesla's Supercharger Network Has Been Seamless - Adapters, Software, & Interop

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 23:39


Episode 306: Join Francie and Jose @riviantrackr on today's episode to talk about what we can all expect if we go out and charge a Rivian on the Tesla Supercharger network. They talk about the easy charging experience, data displayed, adapters, and interoperability. Jose's twitter/X account: https://x.com/RivianTrackr/status/1770846261026971701?s=20Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#rivian #tesla #supercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tesla Model 3 Performance Will Be Here Soon! Everything We Can Expect From This EV

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 13:57


Episode 305: Join Francie and Jerome from the @OutofSpecRenew Channel as they dive into all of the Tesla Model 3 Performance specs and speculation that we've all been seeing online. They go into the drive train, performance adjustments, potential Ludicrous models, its place in the electric vehicle market, & why everyone is excited for this EV.Sources used to support this episode: - https://www.tesla.com/support/fsd-transfer- https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-3-ludicrous-performance-trim-caught-filming/photos/- https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-3-ludicrous-performance-trim-caught-filming/- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUDpeMBL3dE- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAkq-ONe7hk&t=212s Thumbnail Credit: still taken from video from https://twitter.com/dessiewisley 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#tesla #model3 #teslamodel3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tesla Superchargers Now For Sale! First Installation Of V4 Dispenser w/ Charger By Independent CPO

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 12:24


Episode 304: EG Group is the first organization to buy and install Tesla V4 Supercharging hardware to offer EV charging to their customers. Francie goes into detail about EG Group, Tesla's EV charging disruptive move, site installation details & considerations, and other oil giants that are moving into electric vehicle industry technology. Links to support today's show -Electrek's article: https://electrek.co/2024/03/21/first-non-tesla-branded-v4-superchargers-are-being-deployed/evpoint's Tweet: https://twitter.com/messages/1915282380-1702425229950398464EG Group's original announcement: https://www.eg.group/news/eg-group-to-acquire-tesla-s-ultra-fast-chargers-to-accelerate-the-rollout-of-evpoint-charging-network-across-the-uk-europe/?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=TextPost&utm_campaign=TeslaUltraFastChargerNewsBP's gigahub site going live: https://bppulsefleet.com/press/bp-unveils-first-us-bp-pulse-ev-charging-gigahub/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#teslasuperchargers #evcharging #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Audi Q6 e-tron Reveal! All New PPE Platform & Next Gen Battery Tech

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 25:25


Episode 303: Jordan calls in from Spain to talk about his recent trip to Munich to check out Audi's all new Q6 e-tron. He talks about the trip, where this EV fits in the lineup, the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform from audi, next-gen battery technology and more! Audi Q6 e-tron: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-q6-e-tron-15442All images credited to AudiShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. - 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#audi #etron #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Reliable EV Charging Should Be The Status Quo - How Kempower Prioritizes Reliability

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 35:36


Episode 301: Welcome back to the @kempower 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.Join us this week as Francie sits down with Stephen Tok to discuss fast charging reliability. Kempower's products are designed from the ground up with reliability in mind. Listen in on this episode to hear more details about the reliability of Kempower's hardware and software.Find out more about Kempower here: https://kempower.com/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#kempower #evcharging #reliability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
ChargePoint Network Outage Alert! App Non-Functional But Apparently You Can Still Charge

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 11:30


Episode 302: Francie hops on the podcast to discuss the breaking news of a ChargePoint network wide outage for their in-app capabilities. Apparently, you are still able to charge by tapping your phone, credit card chip, or RFID card at the charger. ChargePoint tweets:- https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770254506686833004- https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770474449789387069ChargePoint guide for tapping phone to pay:- https://www.chargepoint.com/blog/charge-your-ev-your-phone-discover-tap-chargeReddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/evcharging/comments/1bit5o4/chargepoint_network_is_unavailable/ 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Francie Goes To Electrification 2024! Electric Seaports, Forklifts, River Dolphins, & More

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 24:15


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/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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electrification #electricvehicle #renewableenergy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Rivian Can Charge At Tesla Superchargers! Access For R1T & R1S EVs Starts Today

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 36:15


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. 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#supercharger #tesla #rivian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
VinFast VF8 Customer Ownership Review - It's Not THAT Bad!

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 55:52


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=sharedShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehicle #vinfast #vf8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
EV Infrastructure Lawyer Answers Why There Are So Many Broken EV Chargers!

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 75:27


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: 0:00Root causes for charger unreliability: 8:30NEVI: 16:06Potential successful strategies: 21:20Importance of due diligence: 27:00Who is responsible for reliability?: 36:45Liability: 49:00Imagine a perfect world: 53:52What does the future look like?: 57:20The role of federal funding: 1:06:31Closing thoughts: 1:09:29Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviewsShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#evcharging #brokenchargers #infrastructure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Update On Ford EV News! Lightning Pricing, Mach E Sales Numbers, & Supercharger Access

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 11:52


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.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#f150lightning #fordlightning #teslasupercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Kempower's Product Lineup Offers Flexibility While Prioritizing Reliability

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 33:24


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=DZdKGbOgurcIntro to product lineup: 0:00Software and app: 6:25Kempower globally: 7:58User experience: 13:14CCS vs. J3400/NACS: 16:33Trends and the future of charging: 19:04The role of regulation: 25:34 Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#kempower #electricvehiclecharging #reliability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Cadillac LYRIQ EV Qualifies For Full $7500 Tax Credit - GM Is Busy Revamping Supply Chains

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 11:11


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/lyriqFederal tax credit link: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtmlShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#cadillaclyriq #lyriq #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Kyle Goes To Electrify America's EV Charging Flagship & Likes It! Indoor, Amenities, & Safety

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 22:19


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=uTQog0DtALsShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electrifyamerica #electricvehicle #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Francie Answers Your VF8 Questions After 1 Month & 1,000 Miles! Likes, Dislikes & More | Episode 292

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 36:05


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 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#vf8 #vinfast #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of Spec Podcast
Kyle Charged A Ford On Tesla Superchargers! Benefits, Problems, & Major Takeaways

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 21:05


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.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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#electricvehiclecharging #fordlightning #teslasupercharger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rivian's R2 Unveiling Had So Many Surprises! R2, R3, R3X & All Of The Details | Episode 290

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 32:58


Welcome back to the Out of Spec Podcast! On this episode Jordan + Liv & Patrick ( @MachE_VLOG ) talk about everything they saw at the Rivian R2 Event and Unveiling. They discuss the details of the presentation, R2, R3, R3X, and their thoughts about this exciting next step for this all electric vehicle brand! 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.comCHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 02:00 R2 Details 11:00 R2 Accessories and Interior 17:00 RJ's Delivery and Stage Presence 20:00 R3 Details 21:00 NACS & Superchargers 22:00 Rivian Function Focus 26:00 R3X Details30:00 Final Thoughts#rivian #r2 #tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Chevrolet Blazer EV Is Back On Sale w/ Price Cuts & Software Fixes!

Out of Spec Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 11:54


Francie jumps on the podcast today to bring you breaking EV news: the Chevrolet Blazer EV is back on sale with all new pricing + available tax credit incentives for eligible dealers/customers. She brings you all the details from Chevy, new price details, and more. Thumbnail credit: ChevroletFed Tax Credit website: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtmlShoutout 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/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#chevyblazer #chevrolet #electricvehicle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
Briefly | 29 June 2023

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 29th June. I'll be back as usual at 5pm UK time, that's Midday Eastern, for the full podcast.  Patreon supporters get the episodes as soon as they're ready AND ad free. You can be like them by clicking here. The first sellable Chevy Blazer EV has been produced at General Motors' Ramos Arizpe plant, marking the upcoming launch of the electric SUV this summer. GM expects a successful year with the production increase of its Ultium-based electric models, including the Blazer EV. Chinese electric car brand Zeekr has started pre-sales for its Zeekr 001 and Zeekr X models in the Netherlands and Sweden, marking its entry into the European market. Deliveries in the Netherlands and Sweden will begin in autumn 2023, and Zeekr plans to expand into other countries in Western Europe by 2026. GM Energy has announced the details and specifications for its upcoming Ultium Home products, which aim to provide residential customers with greater energy independence and resiliency. The products include bundle options for customers to choose from based on their energy needs and budget. Mack Trucks has announced that their MD Electric medium-duty electric vehicle is now available for order. The MD Electric is available in Class 6 and Class 7 ratings, exempt from the Federal Excise Tax, and can be charged through AC or DC charging units. Tesla is preparing to officially support third-party apps and may be launching a Tesla App Store. Tesla has added a new section in its user settings to "manage third-party apps," indicating a move toward a more official way for third-party apps to access Tesla owner data. Tesla has started placing ads on Google after CEO Elon Musk expressed a willingness to try advertising during a shareholder meeting. The ads promote Tesla's electric vehicles, solar panels, and Supercharger network. Finnish company Kempower has announced plans to open a second factory in Lahti, Finland. The new facility will double Kempower's production capacity in Europe and will include research and development space. Renault will showcase a lineup of electrified cars at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. The event will feature the Renault R5 Turbo 3E, Renault 5 Prototype, Renault 4EVER Trophy, Renault 5 Diamant, "Mute the Hot Rod," Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid, and the Megane E-Tech 100% electric. Infiniti recently held a meeting for its North American dealers and provided a sneak preview of four upcoming models, including two electric ones. The first to come in 2026 and another in 2027 but no more details shared. ABB has opened a new manufacturing facility in Virginia to support its Motion Traction business. The facility will produce converters and batteries for various industries, including electric buses. BMW has started construction on a $700 million high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. The plant is being built to meet the demand for electric vehicle batteries and to compete with other automakers. The Biden administration plans to allocate $2 billion in grants to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. The funding will be used to accelerate domestic EV manufacturing and revive struggling plants. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is traveling across the South to promote clean energy products and tax credits made available through legislation enacted during President Biden's term. The tour aims to highlight the administration's achievements and draw attention to Republican lawmakers who opposed the legislation. The Chevy Silverado EV work truck features an offboard power system that allows users to utilize up to 10.2 kW of power flow and access the truck's 200+ kWh battery pack. The Silverado EV also includes seven outlets, providing versatility for contractors. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads by Toyota and Hyundai, ruling that they have exaggerated certain aspects of their electric cars. The claims made by both companies about charging times were found to be misleading. Germany's highest federal court has ruled that car makers Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen must compensate owners of diesel cars equipped with illegal emission manipulation devices. Diesel car owners can claim between 5% and 15% of the purchase price of their cars. A new study by Cox Automotive shows that consumers are more interested in electric vehicles (EVs) than ever before, with 51% of respondents considering buying a new or used EV.