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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.
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The EV Charging Deserts Of America
Episode 401: Join Francie as she walks you through the map of the US pointing out stretches of highways and freeways that lack EV charging infrastructure. Rural charging numbers have grown a bit quicker than urban in recent years. Plug in for all the details.
Sources used to support today's show:
- https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2024/05/23/electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure-in-the-u-s/
- https://www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports/energy-almanac/zero-emission-vehicle-and-infrastructure-statistics-collection/electric
- PlugShare: plugshare.com
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#evcharging #electricvehicle #charging
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Volvo EX30 Is Sadly Delayed In The US! Here’s The Full Story
Episode 400: Plug in with Francie today to get all the details on the Volvo EX30 delay in the US market. She reads the emails to owners, shares your options as a reservation holder, and goes into all the details about Volvo EX30 specs.
Links:
- https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex30-electric/
Kyle's tweet: https://x.com/itskyleconner/status/1806026240890962075
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.
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For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com
#volvoex30 #electricvehicle #volvo
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My Top Tips For Your EV Road Trips! What I've Learned So Far
Episode 399: Join Francie as she goes over her top tips to help have the best EV road trip! Definitely let us know in the comments what your #1 EV road trip would be.
[ CHAPTERS ]
0:00 Introduction About EV Road Trips
02:47 Know Your EV
04:53 Download & Use The Apps!
07:23 Have Your EV Charging Supplies - Chargers, Adapters, Etc.
08:41 Follow EV Charging Etiquette
10:23 Have An EV Charging Strategy
11:30 Know Your EV Chargers
12:30 You Will Spend More Time At Chargers
13:09 Get Out Of Your Dang Car
13:33 Booking EV Friendly Lodging
14:53 Things Francie Thinks You Should Have Around
17:07 Your Attitude Is Everything
17:33 Wrapping It Up
Links used to support today's show:
- https://www.transportation.gov/rural/ev/toolkit/ev-basics/charging-speeds
- https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/plugging-in-an-ev/
- https://www.plugshare.com/
- https://abetterrouteplanner.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.
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 #roadtrips #evcharging
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Volvo Is Limiting Functions Of EX90 At Launch! Here’s What Will Be Missing
Episode 398: Sit down with Francie on today's episode as she goes over the list of functionalities that the Volvo EX90 may or may not have at the time of launch. When is a product too incomplete to deliver to customers? Good questions, let's plug in to discuss.
Volvo's list of functionalities and features: https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10543
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.
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For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com
#volvoex90 #electricvehicle #volvo
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Rivian & VW Form Joint Venture - Start Up & Legacy Automaker Partner On EV Software
Episode 397: Join Francie, Jose from @riviantrackr and Jordan from Out of Spec to dive into the details of what this means! Software is HUGE when it comes to EVs so what does this mean if Rivian and Volkswagen are forming a joint venture to address it together? Plug in for all the details, implications, and opinions.
Press release: https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-and-volkswagen-group-announce-plans-for-joint-venture
Jose's website: https://riviantrackr.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.
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119
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For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com
#rivian #vw #electricvehicle
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Tesla Will Give You A Worse Charging Battery If You Don’t Qualify For The EV Tax Credit
Episode 396: Join Francie as she dives into news about Tesla manufacturing EVs in the US - some that are and some that are not eligible for the federal EV tax credit. She breaks down the battery differences, the tax credit requirements, eligible Tesla models, and more.
Tesla inventory: https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/my?arrangeby=plh&zip=80525&range=200
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/outofspecpodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119
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For further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com
#tesla #evbattery #electricvehicle
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